Nova Scotia Envirothon

🌲🌎 Good luck to the Cobequid Educational Centre Envirothon team as they head to Calgary, Alberta next week to represent Nova Scotia at the 2025 National Envirothon Competition! 👏

These talented students are putting their environmental knowledge to the test on a national stage — and we couldn’t be prouder. 💚

Let’s cheer them on as they showcase their skills, teamwork, and commitment to a more sustainable future. You’ve got this, team! 💪✨

Nova Scotia Envirothon
NCF-Envirothon

Our 2025 Event was a huge success!

We had such a wonderful competition! Stay tuned for more information next week!

And that's a wrap on another very successful Nova Scotia Envirothon at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all of the hardworking students from across NS who participated! We loved hosting you at Acadia University this week and we hope to see some of you back here in a few years! 🌍 ❤️

And that's a wrap on another very successful Nova Scotia Envirothon at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all of the hardworking students from across NS who participated! We loved hosting you at Acadia University this week and we hope to see some of you back here in a few years! 🌍 ❤️

It’s Nova Scotia Envirothon time! Our 2025 competition is May 29 and 30.

We look forward to welcoming students, teachers and volunteers to the Acadia University campus for two days of fun and learning.

Pictured are 2024 students at the wildlife station.

Study Guide for Alberta is now here.

2025 Competition Study Resources – NCF-Envirothon Forests cover 31% of all land area in the world1, making their mark on the landscape and the lives of people around the globe. In Alberta, approximately 60% of the Canadian province is covered by forests2, and these wooded landscapes are an integral part of the identity and culture of those who live...

“🌲 The Forests We Rely On: Exploring the World of Forestry 🌿

Did you know forests cover 30.8% of the Earth’s surface, and grasslands make up 50%? 🌍 These plant communities shape our world in ways we often overlook, providing timber, medicine, recreation, habitat for wildlife, and much more. With Envirothon, students dive into the world of forests and grasslands, learning about plant biology, forest management, species identification, and the vital ecosystems they support. 🌳🌾

What Will Students Learn?

🌱 Plant Biology: Explore the anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations of plants, including trees and grasses, and understand their role in the ecosystem.
🌲 Forest & Grassland Ecology: Understand the structure of forest ecosystems, energy flow, and ecological niches, as well as how these systems benefit water quality and biodiversity.
🌍 Forest and Grassland Management: Learn about sustainable forestry practices, forest regeneration, and grassland conservation to ensure these vital ecosystems remain healthy and productive.
🦉 Plant Communities & Wildlife: Dive into plant succession, fire’s role in ecosystems, and how plant communities provide essential habitat for wildlife species.
🔧 Field Skills: Gain hands-on experience using tools like the Biltmore stick, clinometer, and GPS to assess forests and make management recommendations.

Get Involved and Make a Difference:

Envirothon students are learning how to protect the biodiversity of forests and grasslands for future generations. From identifying local plant species to exploring global ecological challenges, these future environmental leaders are prepared to shape the future of forestry and conservation. 🌲🌍

”

SAVE the DATE !
May 29/30, 2025
Acadia University - Wolfville, N.S.

Current Topic for the 2025 Envirothon...
Roots & Resiliency : Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change
Alberta Envirothon

Nova Scotia forest canopy - Photo credit: Michael R Denny (past Envirothon Student )

2025 Current Issue: Roots & Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change.
Alberta Envirothon

The 2025 NCF-Envirothon study guide is now available.
https://envirothon.org/2025-alberta/study-resources/

Current Issue Study Guide -Part A :https://envirothon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-Current-Issue-Part-A-Final.pdf

Part B will be available in May.

envirothon.org