2018 Maryland High School Envirothon Scheduled for June 14-15

Winning Teams from 14 Maryland Counties to Compete in Garrett County

ANNAPOLIS, MD – While most high school students are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, more than 100 of Maryland’s brightest teenagers will be competing at the 28^th annual Maryland Envirothon on June 14 and 15, in Garrett County. The Envirothon is a rigorous two-day, outdoor natural resources competition for teens who are passionate about the outdoors and the environment.

Student teams will compete in five areas of environmental studies: soil/land use, aquatics ecology, forestry, wildlife, and this year’s environmental issue: Western Rangeland and Pasture Management. The winning team will represent Maryland at the North American Envirothon which will be held at Idaho State University in July.

What: The 28^th Annual Maryland Envirothon competition for high school students.

Where: Western Maryland 4-H Education Center in Garrett County (Located off of Maryland Route 495 near the town of Swanton)

When:
June 14 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Student Field Training
June 15 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Competition
June 15 – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Awards Presentation

Who: Five-member teams that won their local competition are competing for the state title in the following counties:

• Allegany County
• Anne Arundel County
• Calvert County
• Carroll County
• Cecil County
• Charles County
• Eastern Shore
• Frederick County
• Garrett County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Montgomery County
• Prince George’s County
• St Mary’s County

NOTE TO EDITORS: During the event, contact: Barry Burch at 240-215-5004 or barronb29@aol. An alternative contact is Craig Hartsock who can be reached at 301-707-6042.

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