VANDERBURGH COUNTY SWCD
             (SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT)
                       12445 Highway 41 North
                       Evansville, IN  47725
                       PHONE: (812) 867-0729
                       FAX: (812) 867-0622
                       Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                       Monday thru Friday

 

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                           2009 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ENVIROTHON TEAM
Eleven area high schools teams participated in the 2009 Canon Envirothon Competition held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center March 17th. The day long event started with workshops in Forestry, Aquatics, Soils, Wildlife and Biodiversity. After lunch each team completed tests in each of these subject areas. The students received ‘learning objectives’ early in the school year and study the material for several weeks leading up to this competition.

After all the scores were tallied Gibson County Home School team placed 1st, followed New Harmony White in 2nd, New Harmony Green in 3rd and Evansville Central High School in 4th. Three teams advance to the Indiana Envirothon Competition April 21st. State contest winners will advance the Canon International Event in Asheville North Carolina this August.


Sarah Orth, Brandi Hollen, Hayley Flowers, Stephanie Rexing, Megan Winzler

Soil and Water Conservation Districts are pleased to be a part of bringing this exciting natural resource learning opportunity to area high school students. A successful event takes the work and dedication of many people. Our speakers Judi Brown, Jack Brown, Jim True, Alicia Maves and Teena Ligman volunteered their time and gave excellent presentations to the students. A special thanks to Jeri Ziliak, Posey SWCD and Ann Ice, Gibson SWCD for organizing this event and to all the SWCD employees who made the day a success.

Any school or youth organization wanting information on how they can participate next year please contact Norma Duckworth at (812) 867-0729.

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