Combining in-class curriculum and hands-on field experiences, the Envirothon NB program is an excellent way to supplement environmental education inside and outside the traditional classroom. Envirothon NB participants gain valuable knowledge and training in ecology and natural resource management principles and practices. Many students step away from the Envirothon experience excited about learning and motivated to pursue careers in environmental studies, environmental law, natural sciences, and natural resource management.
Students gain current, practical knowledge of local ecosystems and sustainability issues from environmental professionals.
Students increase their understanding of basic science concepts in the areas of forests, wildlife, soils and aquatic ecology.
Students gain a practical understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment and avenues of minimizing negative effects.
Envirothon creates a forum for secondary school students to explore environmental issues from a variety of viewpoints with their peers, natural resources professionals and community leaders.
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2011 Final Report - Envirothon NB This year, the NB Envirothon was again an exceptional success and the program continues to grow with more teams entering than ever before. We held the Provincial competition back in the Fredericton region and utilized the Kilarney Lake site for our field testing venue and the University of New Brunswick facilities for the oral presentation part of the competition. A well earned congratulation goes out to all the participating teams and advisors and especially to Oromocto High School who came away with the top prize and the honour of representing our Province in the North American Envirothon competition where teams from across Canada and the United States participate for the North American championship. This was the crowning jewel of this year's program here in New Brunswick because we hosted the North American competition at Mount Allison University in Sackville.When the week long event was finished and the dust had cleared, three of the top 5 teams (out of 53 from across North America) were from Canada. Manitoba and Ontario placed first and second with our NB team finishing in fourth. We are extremely proud of our NB team from Oromocto and congratulations to all who participated. As I have said many times in the past, I would like to thank the many individuals and organizations who have dedicated their time and resources to make both these events this year such successes. We have gradually built an amazing pool of advisors, professionals and volunteers who we can call upon to give their all in organizing and delivering this great event each year. Without them, it would be impossible to provide such a well run program. A special thanks to our steering and planning committees and especially to our test writers and judges for your commitment to Envirothon NB. And last but not least, I would also like to thank the Canadian Forestry Association of New Brunswick for coordination of the program each year and to the dedicated staff who I have had the pleasure to work with over the years. The CFANB does a tremendous job in promoting environmental stewardship and education. On behalf of the Envirothon NB steering committee, thanks to all involved for an unforgettable year and we look forward to the next. C.Pitt
Envirothon NB Competition - May 12 - 14, 2012 RESULTS University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 2nd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Advocates 3rd place: Oromocto High School - Team Greeners
Top Forestry Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 2nd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Advocates 3rd place: Bernice MacNaughton High School - Team Green Machines
Top Wildlife Results
1st place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Advocates 2nd place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 3rd place: Saint Malachy's Memorial High School - Team Saint Mac's Weed Wacks
Top Soils Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 2nd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Advocates 3rd place: Harbour View High School - Team The Tamaracks
Top Aquatics Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 2nd place: District 10 Senior Spartans 3rd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Advocates
Top Oral Presentation Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 2nd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Advocates 3rd place: Oromocto High School - Team Greeners
Message from the Envirothon NB Chair
2010 Final Report - Envirothon NB The Envirothon NB competition marked its 10th anniversary this past May with the largest team turnout ever. After much success and a dramatic increase in 2009, the steering committee was ecstatic with the continued growth in the Program in 2010. This year we decided to take the competition out of the familiar bounds of the Fredericton area and travel to Moncton and Mount Allison University in Sackville. With the help of many volunteers and the support from our valued sponsors, the competition was a huge success despite the challenging weather conditions faced during the field tests. Enthusiastic teams from throughout the Province and a team from Quebec had no complaints and the venues were tremendous. All our best wishes for our winning team from Stanley High School as they compete in California in July. It is the dedication of many individuals and the coordination efforts of CFANB staff that makes this event a pleasure to be a part of. Each year we learn more and each year things get a little easier. We are always challenged with the issue of funding but seem to some how come through in the end. The students who participate make all the trials and tribulations worthwhile. Much has been learned and hopefully the program has imparted an awareness and a sense of environmental stewardship in many of these young people. On behalf of the Envirothon NB steering committee, I would like to thank all those students, teachers and advisors, volunteers, judges and test writers, sponsors and especially CFANB for their valued contributions to the successes achieved to date and look forward to our greatest challenge yet - hosting the 2011 North American Envirothon in Sackville, New Brunswick. C. Pitt
1st place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Tunes 2nd place: Oromocto High School - Team Senior 3rd place: Mathieu Martin - Les Vedettes
Top Forestry Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Senior 2nd place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 3rd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Tunes
Top Wildlife Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious 2nd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Tunes 3rd place: Harvey High School - Team Jelly Beans
Top Soils Results
1st place: Oromocto High School - Team Senior 2nd place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Tunes 3rd place : Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious
Top Aquatics Results
1st place: Stanley High School - Team Eco-Tunes 2nd place: Mathieu Martin - Les Vedettes 3rd place: TIE! Oromocto High School - Team Lugubrious & Team Greeners
Top Oral Presentation Results
1st place: Stanley High School Senior Team 2nd place: Collège Sainte-Marcelline - Team Green Marcies 3rd place: Oromocto High School - Team Senior
Overall School Ranking
Bernice MacNaughton High School - Moncton 6th Place - Team Green Machine 11th Place - Team Highlanders 21st Place - Tean SrednalhgihCampobello Island Consolidated School - Campobello Island 18th Place - Team Aquaducks 22nd Place - Team Campobello BedrockCollège Sainte-Marcelline - Montreal, Quebec 7th Place - Team Green MarciesDistrict 10 Science Enrichment 9th Place - Team St. Stephen High School / Sir James Dunn Academy 10th Place - Team Fundy High SchoolHarbour View High School - Saint John 20th Place - Vikings Maroon 23rd Place - Vikings WhiteHarvey High School - Harvey 12th Place - Team Jelly Beans 17th Place - Team Awesome Octopi JMA Armstrong High School - Salisbury 16th Place - Team Cougarsl'École Mathieu Martin - Dieppe 3rd Place - Les Vedettes 13th Place - Les Bleues et OrOromocto High School - Oromocto 2nd Place - Team Senior 4th Place - Team Lugubrious 5th Place - Team GreenersRiverview High School - Riverview 19th Place - Team RiverviewSaint Malachy's High School - Saint John 14th Place - Team Saint Mac's Weed WacksStanley High School - Stanley 1st Place - Team Eco-Tunes 8th Place - Team Eco-AdvocatesSussex Regional High School - Sussex 15th Place - Team Green Sonics
Envirothon NB Competition Results - May 21-23, 2009
Overall Champions 1st place: Stanley High School Senior Team 2nd place: Oromocto High School Team 3rd place: Fundy Community Team - S.S. Ecosystems Top Forestry Results 1st place: Fundy Community Team - S.S. Ecosystems 2nd place: Stanley High School Senior Team 3rd place: Oromocto High School Team Top Wildlife Results 1st place: Stanley High School Senior Team 2nd place: Harvey High School - Team Wicked Awesome 3rd place: Fundy Community Team - S.S. Ecosystems Top Soils Results 1st place: Fundy Community Team - S.S. Ecosystems 2nd place: Oromocto High School Team 3rd place : Stanley High School Senior Team Top Aquatics Results 1st place: Oromocto High School Team 2nd place: Mathieu Martin - Les Vedettes 3rd place: Fundy Community Team - S.S. Ecosystems Top Oral Presentation Results 1st place: Stanley High School Senior Team 2nd place: Fundy Community Team - S.S. Ecosystems 3rd place: Oromocto High School Team Envirothon NB 2009 Final Scores
