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Let’s give a big congratulations to Team Texas from South Texas ISD Science Academy — Maximo Arratia, Haadiya Ahmed, Shelby Harrell, Sean Nievera, and Roel Cantu — for placing 9th overall at the 2025 NCF-Envirothon in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! 👏👏👏

A huge thank you to our Texas Envirothon sponsors — CenterPoint Energy, Clear Lake Chapter - Native Plant Society of Texas, Montgomery County SWCD, Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (TAEP), Coastal Plains SWCD, Harris County - TX Soil & Water Conservation District, and Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board — for helping make this incredible opportunity possible!

Thank you to NCF-Envirothon and Alberta Envirothon for a wonderful event!

Photo courtesy of NCF-Envirothon.

We couldn’t be prouder of this year’s Team Texas! 🌿 You worked hard, had a blast, and represented the Lone Star State like champs. 🤠👏

We can’t wait to see where your talents and passion take you next. 🌟 Wishing you the very best!

Check out the latest Education Notes from Riffles & Reeds, featuring a full recap of this spring’s Texas Envirothon!

The talented Green Dragons from South Texas ISD Science Academy rocked the competition, took first place, and represented Texas at the NCF-Envirothon in Calgary, Alberta!

Kudos to every student, advisor, volunteer, and sponsor behind this unforgettable event—and a special shout-out to CenterPoint Energy for their support as a Pileated Woodpecker Level Sponsor!

📖 Read the full recap here: [ bit.ly/education-notes-summer-2025 ]

Education Notes | University of Houston-Clear Lake The 2025 Texas Envirothon was held in April at Long Acres Ranch in Richmond, Texas. Congratulations to the Green Dragons from South Texas ISD Science Academy, who will represent Texas at the international NCF-Envirothon in Calgary!

Congratulations to Team Texas on their top 10 finish at NCF-Envirothon! Way to go!!

🏅 9th Place – Team Texas
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including your impact! 🤠
Congrats to Team Texas for placing 9th!
📊 Combined Score: 569.67
🎓 $750 team scholarship
🙌 Thanks to the National Conservation Foundation for their support!

Tree rings tell the story—and our team knows how to read it. 🌳📖 Huge thanks to Texas A&M Forest Service for sending these (not-so-edible) cookies to help our Texas Envirothon team prep for competition.

“We use tree cookies to study how trees respond to environmental stress like drought and shade. They help us identify growth patterns, insect damage, and fungal activity—essential skills for preparing for the Envirothon competition,” said Andrew Cortez, Team Advisor.

Good luck to Team Texas competing this week in Calgary at NCF-Envirothon! 🌎🌲 You’ve got this!

First Place: Green Dragons from South Texas ISD Science Academy!

The Green Dragons crushed it and are your 2025 Texas Envirothon champions! Huge congratulations to the team and their advisors, Andrew Cortez and Helen Martin!

The award was presented by Brenda Rodriguez and Holly Vinson, representing CenterPoint Energy, proud Pileated Woodpecker sponsors of the 2025 Texas Envirothon.

Next stop: Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
The Green Dragons will represent Texas at the 2025 NCF-Envirothon, July 20–26 at Mount Royal University. Let’s cheer them on as they take their talents to the international stage!

Proud of you, South Texas ISD Science Academy!

In second place, we have the Esperanzas from the Academy of Science and Technology! Congratulations to the team and their advisors, Larissa Coffee and Stephanie Marts!

The award was presented by Holly Vinson and Brenda Rodriguez, representing CenterPoint Energy, Pileated Woodpecker sponsors of the 2025 Texas Envirothon.

Fantastic work, Conroe Independent School District!

Taking third place at Texas Envirothon — the Spiny Lizards from Academy of Science and Technology! Congratulations to the team and their advisors, Larissa Coffee and Stephanie Marts!

Holly Vinson and Brenda Rodriguez presented the award, representing CenterPoint Energy, Pileated Woodpecker sponsors of the 2025 Texas Envirothon.

Awesome job, Conroe Independent School District!

Sandy Loam from Fulshear High School takes home the Oral Presentation award with an outstanding score of 190 out of 200! Congratulations to the team and their advisors, Rachel Salim and Nada Aboudaoud!

The award was presented by Dr. Kathleen Garland from UH-Clear Lake Hawks, who hosted the final round of presentations and the awards luncheon for the 2025 Texas Envirothon.

Incredible achievement, Fulshear High School!

The Spiny Lizards from the Academy of Science and Technology are the winners of the Current Issue category — Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change — with a score of 82! Congratulations to the team and their advisors, Larissa Coffee and Stephanie Marts!

Cindy Wilem, representing the Texas Association for Environmental Education, a professional organization dedicated to supporting and promoting a community of environmental educators across Texas, presented the award.

Way to go, Conroe Independent School District!