New Mexico Envirothon
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      • Study Guides
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      • Past Competitions
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • History
    • Hall of Fame
    • Alumni
    • Rules and Policy
    • Start a Team
  • The Competition
    • Current Competition
    • Study Guides
    • Future Competitions
    • Past Competitions

Support New Mexico's Future Stewards

How

By starting a team of high school students to participate in Envirothon you provide students with hands-on problem solving skills and experiences to address natural resource management issues facing rural and urban communities across our state. 

Who

One adult and a minimum of 5 students are required to form a team. Team sponsorship is granted through the team's local Soil and Water Conservation District. Coaches/Advisors must be willing to coordinate fields trips and after-school activities with parents and school authorities. 

Why

In addition to being a fun time outdoors, attending Envirothon events supports/satisfies activities for the following programs: 

  • FFA Career Development Events (CDEs)
  • 4H Service & Leadership Projects
  • MESA events

When

Fall/Winter is the perfect time to start a team! December is when the state topic leads update the website with study guides for the competition. The State Competition typically occurs mid-April. To help teams prepare, the NM Envirothon hosts practice workshops throughout the year. This year NME will host several online workshops which will be recorded for later viewing. Partners and volunteers are encouraged to host regional/local events with their local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to serve teams in rural/remote areas. 

Where

There are 47 SWCDs across the state of New Mexico. This means we could have at least 47 Envirothon teams! 


Prior to the pandemic, NM Envirothon had upwards of 30 teams participating across the state. Post-pandemic numbers are closer to 15 teams. This means there are plenty of opportunities to start a team in your watershed! 


Students can come from public, private, charter, magnet, and homeschools. Students on a team do not all have to come from the same school system/program. The team coach/advisor must coordinate with each student's parents and school authority as applies. 

Cost

The average cost for each student to compete in our state competition is ~$150. Student and team registrations include cost of meals and lodging. 


Registration does not include travel or team merchandise (i.e. shirts, jackets, buckles, etc.)


Teams will often fundraise throughout the year through car washes, food sales, or seek sponsorships from their local SWCDs to offset the cost of registration, travel, and materials. 

Resources

NM Envirothon continues to grow its operating budget to keep registration prices low. If funding limits your team's participation, contact us to connect you to stipends/scholarships available through our partners. 


In addition to the resources available on the NM Envirothon website, the following educational and financial tools are here to help advisors and teachers support their Envirothon teams. Be sure to join our mailing list to stay updated on new resources, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Partner Resources & Ideas

State

Education & Financial Resources

NM Ag in the Classroom

In addition to an *INCREDIBLE* teaching resource library, our friends at NMAITC also offer grants to support classroom gardens and other AG-mazing ways to engage your students!

NM Department of Game and Fish

The Department's Conservation Education Program offers lesson plans and critter boxes for teachers, helping students of all ages become stewards of New Mexico’s wildlife and habitats.

NMDA Healthy Soil Program

Connect with your local SWCD to join a Healthy Soil project! Students will apply knowledge of soil and forest health while building field skills to support local landowners—great for service projects. The next application cycle opens January 15, 2025. Stay informed by subscribing to NMDA’s newsletter. 


National

Education & Financial Resources

National Ag in the Classroom

The CHS Foundation offers $500 grants to pre-K-12 teachers for projects that integrate agricultural concepts into various subjects. Eligible projects include gardens, embryology, aquaculture, and ag literacy programs. Projects must be completed by June 1, with a final report due by June 30. State-certified and private school teachers are welcome to apply.

Outdoor Learning School & Store

The Outdoor Learning School & Store is a charitable social enterprise that provides top-notch outdoor learning training, tools, and resources. All proceeds support outdoor learning non-profit initiatives!

Walking Softer Education

This is a free program for high school students to learn about sustainability and engage in community environmental solutions. Groups explore environmental issues and create sustainability projects with up to $2,000 in funding. Educators can receive a $1,000 stipend for participating.

Connect with Local Conservationists

NM Association of Conservation Districts mapNMACD DirectoryConservation Partners

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