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For
detailed information on these contests, please contact
Irene
Johnson at the Riley County Conservation District at (785) 537-8764 ext
107
 
All
programs and services are provided to anyone regardless of race, gender,
color, national origin, religion, marital status or handicap.
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Conservation Education
Envirothon
Contest
Environmental competition for students grades 9-12. Teams of 5 students
train and are tested in five areas (Wildlife, Soils, Forestry & Plants,
Aquatics and the Current Environmental Issue). Training starts in September
through April. Contests are held in April & May.
Envirothon
Kansas
Envirothon Website
National
Envirothon Website
Photo
Contest
Photo categories are: Trees and Plants, Wildlife, Landscapes, Education,
Conservation and Youth only. (This category is designed for youths up
to age 18 and may cover any of the previously mentioned categories.) No
age limit. Each participant may enter up to five photos and photos will
not be returned. Entries due November 1st of each year.
Speech
Contest
For students grades 9-12. Topic for 2002 is "Aquifer Management-What's
In It For Me?" Speeches need to be five to eight minutes. Entries
are due the first Wednesday in September. Contact us for entry forms and
material on the speech topic. 1st Place winner receives $50.00 and 2nd
Place $25.00. 1st Place winners are expected to compete in the Area Speech
Contest.
Poster
and Limerick Contest
Grades 3rd through 6th. Entries are due January 1st of each year. Poster
board is supplied by Riley County Conservation District.
Essay
Contest
Grades 5th and 6th. Entries are due January 1st of each year.
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