Team Trainings & Webinars

Below are some recommended events to help Envirothon teams prepare for the upcoming competition. These events are also great opportunities for high school students to learn more about careers in the natural resource management field and meet professionals

Envirothon 2025 Workshop Series:

Prepare for the upcoming competition season with this years series of in-person & online workshops (more to come!)

Wildlife Training
Saturday February 8th, 2025 10:00-12:00AM
Puget Sound Museum of Natural History – Tacoma, WA
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Soils Training
Saturday February 22nd, 2025 12:00-2:00PM
Mountlake Terrace Library – Mountlake Terrace, WA
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Forestry Training
Saturday March 15th, 2025 12:00-3:00PM
Green Lake Branch Library – Seattle, WA
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Renewable Energy Webinar with the University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute
February 1st, 2024 – 5:30-6:30PM
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Join us for an interactive webinar hosted by the University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute. Learn about the fundamental science and engineering of energy generation including fossil fuels and renewable resources, discuss modern energy infrastructure and how renewable energy sources and storage solutions fit into the electrical grids, and explore some of the social and economic impacts of transitioning to clean energy on communities in Washington state and around the world.  Register for this webinar here.

Northwest Regional Envirothon 2024 Training Series:

Forestry Training
January 27th, 2024 – 1:00- 3:30PM
Skyway Library
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In this training session, we will delve into the fundamentals of forest ecology and tree identification, preparing participants for potential questions in the Envirothon Forestry section. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience in utilizing forestry tools such as clinometers and compasses under the guidance of forestry experts. This training is an excellent opportunity to get your teams ready for the upcoming Regional Envirothon competition. The forestry training session is open to all students, whether you’re considering Envirothon participation and seeking more information, looking to enhance skills for other events, or simply intrigued by forestry—everyone is invited to join us!

The training will take place at the Skyway Library in the Skyway Meeting Room . Register for this training here.

                             

Northwest and South Sound Regional Envirothon 2024 Trainings:

Renewable Energy Research Lab Tour with the University of Washington – Seattle
February 3rd, 2024 – 2:00-3:30PM
University of Washington- Seattle
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Learn about renewable energy from graduate student researchers at the University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute. Tour a research lab, and conduct a hands-on activity to learn more about cutting-edge research in clean energy and sustainable plastics. This is an excellent opportunity to gain first hand experience with this years special topic, Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future. Space is limited, so please RSVP soon! 

The tour will meet at the Molecular Engineering and Sciences Building on UW’s Seattle campus.  Register for this workshop here.

Aquatics Training
March 9th, 2024 10:30AM- 12:30PM
Foss Waterway Seaport
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Learn from environmental science experts at the historical Foss Waterway Seaport at this year’s Aquatics Workshop. The Seaport is located on the waterfront of Commencement Bay, offering the perfect setting for exploring the aquatic world. Learn multifaceted water sampling methods, observe aquatic organisms up close in their interactive touch-tank aquariums, and learn more about the impact urbanization has had on Commencement Bay and the creatures that call its waters home. Register Here

South Sound Regional Envirothon 2024 Trainings:

Wildlife Workshop
February 17th, 2024 11:30AM- 2:30PM
Wolf Haven International
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This is a free workshop offering to help prepare teams and individuals for the Envirothon Wildlife section. We’ll delve into the different adaptations of animals, ecosystems and habitats, and the human effect on them both. Learn about these through hands-on activities and exploration, including a visit through the wolf sanctuary. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 17th, from 11:30-1:30, with a tour of the sanctuary taking place at 1:30.

Please RSVP by Thursday, February 15th! Register Here

Forestry Workshop
March 4th, 2024 3:30-5:30PM
Clover Park Technical College
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We are partnering with Environmental Science professionals at Clover Park Technical College to host a Forestry Workshop! You will have the chance to learn directly from Dr. Derek Faust, a professor in Environmental Science and Forest Resources. This workshop offers the unique opportunity to study in CPTC outdoor laboratory, hear about Dr. Faust’s experiences in the vast field of Environmental Science, and gain knowledge about the many topics surrounding forestry science and management.

When registering, please register one person at a time. Team advisors, parents, and guardians are welcome. Register Here

Wildlife Workshop
March 23rd, 2024 10:00- 11:00AM
Puget Sound Museum of Natural History
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We are partnering with the Puget Sound Museum of Natural History to host this year’s Wildlife Worskhop! Learn about the adaptations of the species we live alongside, how to identify species by skull, and practice your identification skills with their museum specimens. 

When registering, please register one person at a time. Team advisors, parents, and guardians are welcome. Register Here

Soils Workshop
March 30th, 2024 10:00AM- 12:00PM
Pierce Conservation District Office
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We are partnering with soil scientist and WSU Alumni Chuck Natsuhara to host this year’s Soils Workshop. Mr. Natsuhara has over 30 years of experience as a soil scientist working with Natural Resources Conservation Service! This is a great opportunity to learn hands-on techniques to examine your soil and find out why soil matters in more ways than plant productivity. 

When registering, please register one person at a time. Team advisors, parents, and guardians are welcome. Register Here

Recordings of Past Training Sessions

Find recordings of past WA State Envirothon Meet the Professionals Training Sessions below:

2024 Trainings

2023 Trainings

2022 Trainings

2021 State Trainings