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The Western Newfoundland Model Forest (WNMF) Partnership is pleased to organize and sponsor Newfoundland and Labrador Envirothon, an environmental education competition for youth that raises awareness of environmental issues through hands-on learning and outdoor competitions in five subject areas: Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils and Land Use, Wildlife and a Current Environmental Issue selected annually. The 2006 theme is Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate. Envirothon encourages young people to learn more about the environment both in and out of the classroom. In a group setting, participants learn from one another, from resource professionals, and from nature itself. Envirothon competitions provide young people with opportunities to meet others who share their interests. Envirothon is open to young people enrolled in Levels 1, 2 and 3, and youth of eligible age who are members of community groups with an environmental focus. Students from a school's junior high feeder school may be eligible to compete. Winners of the provincial competition are eligible to compete in the Canon Envirothon, held at a different location in North America every summer.
For more information on NL Envirothon, contact the WNMF: envirothon@wnmf.com |
The Forest in Your Backyard |
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Western Newfoundland Model Forest |
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Scenes from the 2006 NL Envirothon at Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre. |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Envirothon
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