Training Toolkit
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Envirothon NB Training Toolkit
Get ready to explore, learn, and prepare for the Envirothon NB competition with our collection of study tools, resources, and hands-on learning opportunities!
Learning Objectives and Study Resources
Envirothon NB teams should review the Learning Objectives for each of the five core topic areas. Each topic includes learning objectives, study materials, and links to online resources to help you and your team build knowledge and confidence.
Virtual Presentations & Lesson Plans
Take your learning further with recorded virtual workshops (available in English and French), developed by the Envirothon NB Steering Committee. These 50-minute sessions feature experts in environmental science and natural resource management—perfect for classroom learning or team meetings.
Teachers can also download activity lesson plans to bring Envirothon topics to life in the classroom.
Workshops, Presentations & Field Tours
Join us for live, interactive training workshops and field tours throughout the year!
These sessions are a great way to connect with professionals, get hands-on experience, and strengthen your team’s skills.
Advisors or teams captains should send an email to Becky Geneau with the number of students planning on attending the workshops by 2 days prior to the workshop.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 Maritime College of Forest Technology, Fredericton. 10am - 4pm
Details
Envirothon NB Training WorkshopEnvirothon NB Teams! Join us for a full day of hands-on learning and skill-building at the upcoming Envirothon NB Training Workshop, designed to help teams prepare for the provincial competition in May.
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location - Maritime College of Forest Technology, Room 224, Fredericton, NB
Workshop Overview - This interactive training day will provide students with practical experience and expert guidance across key Envirothon NB subject areas.
Soils and Land Use / Geology - Soil texture activityRock identificationOutdoor exploration of a soil pit to identify soil horizons and assess soil healthForestryTree identification (indoor and outdoor exercises)Tree measurements including height, diameter, age, and basal area
Oral Presentation Preparation - Review of judging criteriaOpportunity for teams to ask questions and clarify the scenario
Additional Information - Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities (warm clothing recommended) Pizza lunch will be provided
Registration - Please RSVP to Becky Geneau, Envirothon NB Director becky.geneau@cwfcof.org by April 9, including the number of students attending from your team(s).This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn from natural resource professionals, strengthen field skills, and build confidence ahead of the Envirothon NB competition in May.
Scenario & Oral Presentation
Each year, teams tackle a real-world environmental challenge known as “The Scenario.”
You’ll research, collaborate, and present your solutions to a panel of judges.
To prepare, review the Oral Presentation Judging Criteria and Scoring Sheet to understand what the judges are looking for and how to score top marks!
