Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
High schoolers from across Nebraska and a few pelicans descended on Lake Wanahoo on April 28 for the 29th annual Nebraska State Envirothon. Ord High School took home the championship, along with $1,500, and will represent Nebraska at the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon in July.
Envirothon is an environmental education program for high school students that combines classroom learning and outdoor activities. This year’s competition was hosted at the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District’s Lake Wanahoo near Wahoo.
“Envirothon allows students to get outdoors and learn about natural resources in a hands-on environment,” said Jim Eschliman, Nebraska Association of Resources Districts president. “The activities are designed to help students become environmentally aware, action-oriented adults, but also exposes them to many exciting career opportunities.”