Envirothon team headed to state competition
Skaneateles High School “Gang-Green” is proud to win the number one spot at the Central New York Regional Envirothon. Now the team will travel to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva NY to compete in the NYS Envirothon May 22 and 23. They will be among 50 or more other winners from New York State high schools to compete for the state award and college scholarships. If “Gang-Green” wins the state championship, the students will move onto the North American Envirothon July 28 to Aug. 2 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.
Every year, the Envirothon experience, beginning with a local competition, provides an event to supplement environmental education both inside and outside the classroom. Each team consists of five students and is led by a volunteer advisor. The team works collaboratively to develop their knowledge of ecology and natural resource management.
The Envirothon is organized by Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the event is sponsored by several generous donations from area business. The event’s major sponsor is Covanta, a waste to energy facility in Jamesville, New York.