The ENVIROTHON is a problem-solving natural resource education program for High School students. As a team, students use critical thinking skills and communication skills to answer questions or conduct hands-on investigations about environmental issues. This event focuses on five areas of study, which are stated below.

- AQUATIC ECOLOGY - Water ecology, water chemistry, plants and animals living in or around water, water quality, water conservation, etc.

- CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE - A topic selected annually by the regional or state, or Envirothon planning committees. Most years, the regional and Florida Envirothon committees select the same topic as the national committee.

- FORESTRY - Forest ecology, tree identification, insects, diseases, timber measurements, forest management, urban forestry, forest economics, etc.

- SOIL & LAND USE - Classification, soil formation, basic chemical and physical properties, profiles, soil characteristics, soil surveys, site suitability, erosion, land use, conservation practices, etc.

- WILDLIFE - Identification, habitat, foods, diseases, rules and regulations, management, invasives, etc.

For more information, please visit the Florida Envirothon website.