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Education and the Environment: 2004 Maryland Envirothon

Winning Envirothon Teams from Maryland Counties Compete June 22-24

Who

More than 100 of Maryland's brightest teenagers will compete at the 14th annual Maryland Envirothon – two-day outdoor natural resources event for high school students interested in learning about the outdoors and gaining a better understanding of today’s complex environmental issues.

What

Students taking part in the Maryland Envirothon have been studying the state's natural resources for the past year. In written tests and oral presentations, five member teams demonstrate their knowledge of soils, forestry, aquatics, wildlife, and this year’s special environmental issue: Natural Resources Management in the Urban Environment. Teamwork, problem solving and oral presentation skills are evaluated by natural resource professionals. The winner of the Maryland Envirothon will represent Maryland  at the 2004 Canon Envirothon, which will take place in Buckhannon, West Virginia, on July 26 – August 1, at Wesleyan College.

Where

Mount St. Mary’s College and Seminary
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Marion Burke Knott Auditorium
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Directions
Take I-70 West to US-15 North. Continue on US-15 North for approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Annandale Road. Turn left onto Old Emmitsburg Road.

When

News and photo opportunities throughout

June 22, 2004
Noon -- Check in
2:30 - 3:15 PM -- Topic Presentation
3:15 - 6:00 PM -- Students Prepare Presentations
7:00 - 8:00 PM -- Scales and Tales
8:00 - 10:00 PM -- Night Hike and Educational Activities

June 23, 2004
8:00 - 3:15 PM -- Student Training (aquatics, wetlands, wildlife, soils, forestry, environmental issues)
3:15 - 5:30 PM -- Volleyball Tournament
6:45 - 9:45 PM -- Students Prepare Presentations

June 24, 2004
8:00 - 1:20 PM -- Envirothon Competition
1:30 - 3:00 PM -- Awards Presentation and Luncheon

Contacts
Beth Horsey or Rona Flagle, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 410-841-5865
During the event, please call 443-254-3822.

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The Maryland Envirothon is sponsored by the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the State Soil Conservation Committee.