The Envirothon Experience

Envirothon NB is more than a competition — it’s an adventure in environmental learning, teamwork, and discovery! Designed for students in grades 8–12, this hands-on education program blends science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with real-world problem solving and outdoor exploration.

Through the Envirothon NB program, students explore five core topic areas:
Aquatic Ecology | Forestry | Soils and Land Use | Wildlife | Current Environmental Issue: Non-Point Source Pollution – It Begins at Home! (2026)

You’ll explore local ecosystems, test your knowledge in the field, and develop solutions to some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges—all while building leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.

Who Can Participate

Competative Teams
  • 5 students in grades 9–12 from the same school, organization, or community group in New Brunswick.
  • The top-ranked NB team earns an invitation to represent the province at the International NCF-Envirothon in the summer!
Non-Competative Teams
  • 2–5 students (including middle school participants).
  • Perfect for new teams looking to learn, have fun, and build experience.

All NB teams compete, are scored equally, and have the chance to earn medals, prizes, and recognition.
Visiting teams from outside New Brunswick may participate for experience but are not eligible for NB awards.

Join Today!

Provincial Competition: May 3–4, 2026 Mount Allison University

Registration

  • $300/ Team – Early Bird Deadline: Dec. 18, 2025 

  • After Dec. 18, $400/Team – Registration Deadline: March 15, 2026

  • Refund Deadline: April 1, 2026

  • (Early arrivals May 2)

What to Expect During the Competition Weekend

The Envirothon NB Provincial Competition is an exciting two-day experience packed with learning, teamwork, and fun! Here’s what you can look forward to:

1. Outdoor Field Testing

Get ready to take your learning outside! Teams rotate through four hands-on testing stations—Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatic Ecology, and Soils & Land Use—spending about an hour at each. Guided by natural resource professionals, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings—no textbooks, just boots-on-the-ground science!

Work with your teammates to tackle a real environmental issue and present your solution to a panel of judges. The year’s Current Environmental Issue is released 4–6 weeks before the competition, giving you time to research, plan, and create your best science-based proposal. It’s a fun test of your collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills!

Spend the weekend on a New Brunswick university campus, staying in dorms, eating in the dining hall, and getting a feel for post-secondary life. You’ll explore the campus, enjoy social time, and connect with other students who share your interest in the environment.

Envirothon is more than a competition—it’s a community! Meet students from across the province, learn from experts, and get inspired by others who care about the same things you do.

All teams are recognized and celebrated! Compete for medals, prizes, and the chance to represent New Brunswick at the International NCF-Envirothon. Even non-competitive teams can shine and take pride in what they’ve achieved.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Before the Provincial Envirothon NB Competition, students can take part in workshops, presentations, and field tours designed to build skills, explore new topics, and connect with others who share a passion for the environment.

These sessions—offered both in-person and online—are led by natural resource professionals like foresters, wildlife biologists, soil scientists, and aquatic specialists. You’ll get the chance to meet students from other schools, ask questions, and discover career paths in forestry, conservation, and environmental science.

Each activity helps prepare teams for competition day—whether it’s learning to identify trees, wildlife, and aquatic species or solve real-world environmental challenges. By combining classroom learning with hands-on experiences, students gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle environmental issues and share their solutions in creative and meaningful ways.

Training Toolkit

Experience It!

Check out the Envirothon NB Photo Gallery to see students in action—learning, leading, and exploring the natural world!

Photo Gallery