The 2023 Ontario Envirothon competition is returning to in-person programming in the Algoma region this year. Training will be held on March 27 at Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie and the competition will be held May 12-13 at Stokely Creek Lodge in Goulais River. Created for teams of Ontario youth in grades 9-12, Envirothon will also be available as a virtual competition for those unable to attend in-person programming in any of the 2023 Envirothon regions.

“We are incredibly excited to be back in person for the 2023 Envirothon,” Allison Hands, Education, Manager, Forests Ontario, says. “It gives budding environmental leaders a chance to explore education and career paths in the natural sciences and network with potential mentors.”

Forests Ontario is proud to be the lead agency of the Ontario Envirothon – a unique environmentally-themed competition that immerses students in hands-on learning and discovery. The program provides students with insights into forests, soils, wildlife, and aquatic ecosystems, while team-based activities are designed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

“Thanks to support from educators, sponsors and our provincial network of coordinators and volunteers, the Ontario Envirothon has grown to reach over 120 schools and over 10,000 Envirothon alumni since the program’s establishment in 1994,” Hands says.

Algoma Regional Competition details:

• Training: March 27, 2023 at Sault College
• Training/Competition: May 12-13, 2023 at Stokley Creek Lodge

The 2023 Ontario Envirothon is made possible by generous sponsorship from Maple Leaves Forever, Wildlife Habitat Canada, Fleming College, and Algonquin Forestry Authority. For sponsorship enquiries, please e-mail envirothon@forestsontario.ca.

To learn more and register, click here.

To see additional regional competitions, click here.