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 2023 Workshop Series:

Prepare for the competition & learn about environmental science topics from natural resource experts. This is a unique opportunity for Envirothon teams to learn about topics covered in the Envirothon competition and learn more about future careers in the environmental science field.

Envirothon 101 Webinar
January 24, 2023 – 4:00-5:00PM

Are you interested in Envirothon, but not sure where to start? Join us to learn about the basics of Envirothon participation, where to find resources, the competition structure, and more. Hear from past participants, and ask questions of regional Envirothon organizers. This webinar is open to both advisors and students.

Climate Change Virtual Panel
February 15, 2023 – 6:00-7:30PM
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Join us for a panel discussion with climate experts from across the region. Speakers from the USDA Northwest Climate Hub, Padilla Bay Reserve, and more will discuss the ways in which their organizations help our region adapt to the changing climate. This is a great opportunity to get your teams ready for the Regional Envirothon. This event is also open to all students, so if you are unsure about participating in Envirothon and want to know more, think you can benefit from this session for other events, or are simply interested in climate change, you are more than welcome to join us! Register for this workshop here.

Northwest Regional Envirothon 2023 Workshop Series:

Wildlife Training
February 25, 2023 – 11:00AM-1:00PM
Slater Museum

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During this workshop, we will go over different wildlife specimens that might be included the Envirothon Wildlife section. Students will be able to see and touch specimens of native birds and mammals while learning about how to identify these species in the wild. This is a great opportunity to get your teams ready for the Regional Envirothon. This event is also open to all students, so if you are unsure about participating in Envirothon and want to know more, think you can benefit from this session for other events, or are simply interested in wildlife, you are more than welcome to join us!

The talk will take place at the Slater Museum. Register for this workshop here.

Soil Science Training
March 11, 2023 – 11:00AM-1:00PM
Mountlake Terrace Library

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Taught by current and former National Resource Conservation Service scientists, this workshop will cover the basics of soil morphology and properties. Participants will be able to put their new knowledge to the test to describe and analyze the profile of a soil pit dug on site. This is a great opportunity to get your teams ready for the Regional Envirothon. This event is also open to all students, so if you are unsure about participating in Envirothon and want to know more, think you can benefit from this session for other events, or are simply interested in soil science, you are more than welcome to join us!

The talk will take place at the Mountlake Terrace Library. We will be going outdoors to dig a soil pit, so dress for the weather! Register for this workshop here.

South Puget Sound Regional Envirothon 2023 Workshop Series:

Climate Change Workshop with Associate Professor Julie Masura
March 1, 2023 – 3:30PM-5:30PM
University of Washington Tacoma

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We are partnering with Environmental Science professionals at the University of Washington Tacoma to host a Climate Change workshop! You will have the chance to learn directly from these professionals and hear about their experience in the vast field of Environmental Science, gain knowledge about the many topics surrounding climate change, and ask them any questions you have. At the end of the workshop, there will be an opportunity to tour the University’s science labs and meet with current students and staff to learn more about the programs offered at the University of Washington. Register for this workshop here.

Forestry Workshop with Dr. Derek Faust
March 6, 2023 – 3:30PM-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. Register for this workshop here.

Soils Workshop with NRCS Soil Scientist Chuck Natsuhara
March 18, 2023 – 11:00AM-1:00PM
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

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We are partnering with soil scientist 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. Register for this workshop here.

Aquatics Workshop with The Foss Waterway Seaport
April 15, 2023 – 9:00AM-11:00AM
Foss Waterway Seaport

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We are partnering with Environmental Science Experts at the historical Foss Waterway Seaport to host 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 for this workshop here.