Herkimer County Soil & Water Conservation
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Herkimer County Envirothon
The Herkimer County Envirothon is an outdoor, hands-on, educational event in the field of Natural Resource Conservation for local Herkimer County High School students. Students visit 5 testing stations: Wildlife, Aquatics, Soils, Forestry, and a Current Issue. We want to make students aware of the world around them and the natural resources that we need to protect. Most kids involved will continue a college career in the conservation or science field and it is our goal to spark that interest for students.
We had our 28th annual Herkimer County Envirothon on Wednesday May 11th 2022 at Herkimer College. Thank you to all of our generous donors and volunteers! This year, Central Valley Academy, Mount Markham, and Poland all sent teams. Approximately 30 hard working students participated with advisors and volunteers. The students competed in five categories: soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics, and a current issue of “Water Resources Management: Local Control and Local Solutions”. The first place finisher for Herkimer County was Mount Markham! CVA “Team B” finished 2nd and Poland “Team A” took 3rd place. The top three teams received a plaque and each member of the 1st place team was presented with a $50 cash prize for their achievement.
This competition fosters student interest in environmental issues through direct hands-on participation. Everyone involved in the Envirothon had a great time and the teachers would agree that it was a great hands-on learning experience, focused on the conservation of our natural resources. This outdoor event gives students the opportunity to get away from the typical classroom setting and get their hands dirty with interactive science related questions. The first place finisher goes on to represent Herkimer County at the New York State Envirothon held at Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY.
The Herkimer County Envirothon is made possible by donations from local businesses and our dedicated volunteers.
1st Place Winners at the 25th Herkimer County Envirothon- Poland "Team B"
2022 Participants
Central Valley Academy
Mount Markham
Poland
2022 ENVIROTHON SPONSORS
Burrows Foundation
Herkimer County Supervisors Association
ADK-Catskill Safari Club
Cedarville Fire Department
CNY Forest Owners Assoc.
DuPont Trucking
Gary Miller
GPO Federal Credit Union
Heidelberg Bread
Herkimer College
Herkimer County Farm Bureau
Herkimer County SWCD
Little Falls YMCA
Mount Markham Optimist Club
Poland Sand & Gravel
Spohn's Disposal
Stewart’s Shops
Town of Little Falls
West Canada Creek Association
