Thank you Leader Schools!

I would like to recognize the following schools for their designation as 2012 Michigan Envirothon Leader Schools! Thank you and Good Luck!

Conservation Commandos from Hillsdale High School

Green Turtles from Macomb Math Science Technology Center

E.J. Bison from New Buffalo High School

Register for the Michigan Science Teachers Association annual conference and visit the Michigan Envirothon booth!  While at the conference, take advantage of a great opportunity by registering for the Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) unit trainings.  Sessions are FREE to all registered participants and will cover units on:  Air Quality & Climate Change, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Energy Resources, Land Use, Water Quality, and Outdoor Education.  Register for MEECS training

Teams around the state are forming and beginning to prepare for the 2012 Regional and State Envirothon competitions! The Michigan Envirothon Manual is available online for current and potential teams.  Michigan Envirothon is also here to help your team have a rewarding and remarkable experience.  If you would like assistance contacting resource professionals in your area, please contact the Michigan Envirothon office.

Michigan Envirothon

Essay Contest

Michigan Envirothon wants to hear, in YOUR words, what Envirothon means to you!

Michigan Envirothon 2011 participants, please take a moment to share your experiences and take the opportunity to inspire, educate or illuminate your peers, Envirothon supporters of all ages, and those who may have never heard of the program. The winning essay will be published in the Michigan Envirothon 2011 Annual Report. Runners up will be posted on our website and/or facebook page.

Topic:  Michigan Envirothon and Me.

You may choose to focus on any element, specific topic or experience from Envirothon. You may include: what you learned, what you liked, how the competition has effected you, a specific event/experience/moment you enjoyed or challenged you, as long as you are writing about Michigan Envirothon from your experience and perspective, only your creativity limits the spin you take.

Eligibility:  Open to Michigan Envirothon 2011 participants

Deadline:  December 16th, 2011