Conservation in (and out of) the Classroom
Are you looking for a way to bring soil and water conservation to life in your classroom or with a youth group? The North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District has a variety of conservation education resources available for a variety of grades including teacher guides and lesson plans, activity books, pamphlets and posters, and demonstration materials.
We can also visit your school and present on topics including:
- Water, Watersheds, & Water Quality
- Soil Ecology & Conservation
- Invasive Species
- Wildlife Habitats, Forestry, Pollinators, & Plant Identification
Check out or Education Catalog for program options or ask us if we can help!
The Envirothon
The Envirothon is a national environmental education program for high school students in grades 9-12. It combines classroom learning with outdoor activities. Through Envirothon, students develop an understanding of effective teamwork, as well as learning about Minnesota’s natural resources. They also gain valuable exposure to a range of disciplines while exploring possible career paths.
Teams of students compete by visiting 5 learning stations and taking a 20-point exam on an environmental topic. The topics are:
- Aquatics
- Forestry
- Soils
- Wildlife
- Current Events
Regional area competitions are hosted and managed by local Soil & Water Conservation District staff. Student teams from St. Louis County compete at the Area 3 Envirothon in early May of each year.
For more information, contact our Community Conservationist, Joe Murphy by email (joe@nslswcd.org) or phone (218-749-2000). More information on state Envirothon can be found at: https://www.maswcd.org/envirothon.htm
Want us to present to your group?
Looking for a presenter for your Rotary Club, lake association meeting, garden social or other group? We would be happy to present on a topic in soil and water conservation that will fit your needs.
Potential topics include:
- What is an SWCD?
- Shoreline Restoration
- Aquatic Invasive Species
- Forestry & Tree Planting
Let us know what you are looking for! If it is not our area of expertise, we will direct you to someone who might be able to help.
