Future Green Leaders Compete for Durham Regional Envirothon Title

OSHAWA, Ontario - Dec. 15, 2017 - PRLog -- As 2017 comes to an end Durham Sustain Ability and the 2018 Envirothon Planning Committee are gearing up to host the 12^th annual Durham Region Envirothon. Join in the excitement as teams of high school students from the Durham area complete for the title of Durham Envirothon Champions at Camp Samac on May 10^th 2018.

Participating students will face a series of challenging hands-on, environmental science tests focused on forestry, wildlife, soils and aquatics. In addition to raising awareness of the needs of Ontario's forests, Envirothon encourages critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills among participants. The Durham Envirothon is part of a larger program that reaches over 5,000 students and educators annually across the province. From May 28^th to 30^th 2018 the top placing teams from across Ontario will compete for the opportunity to become the Ontario Envirothon Champions at University of Waterloo.

Registration for the 2018 Envirothon is now open with an early bird 20% discount available until February 19^th 2018. Learn more and register your team here: https://www.forestsontario.ca/education/programs/ontario-envirothon/

Where: Camp Samac, Oshawa

When: Training Day: Tuesday April 24^th 2018 | Competition Day: Thursday May 10^th 2018

Durham Sustain Ability

Durham Sustain Ability (DSA) is an environmental not-for-profit and social enterprise that supports businesses and communities on the path to a sustainable future.

Ontario Envirothon

Ontario Envirothon is a unique environmental education program that takes high school students outdoors for hands-on environmental learning and discovery.  The Ontario Envirothon builds environmental awareness in youth and provides career mentorship. www.ontarioenvirothon.ca

Forests Ontario

Forests Ontario is the voice for our forests. Working to promote a future of healthy forests sustaining healthy people, Forests Ontario is committed to the re-greening of Ontario through tree planting efforts on rural lands and in urban areas, as well as the renewal and stewardship of Ontario's forests through restoration, education and awareness. Visit www.forestsontario.ca or follow us @Forests Ontario.