Richard Montgomery High School Represented Maryland to win 8th place at the 2026 NCF Envirothon in Mississippi.
The Envirothon is a fun and exciting way for high school students in grades 9-12 to learn about the natural world around us. Envirothon teams are made up of 5 students who work together to study Maryland’s natural resources over the course of the school year. All topics are very hands-on and include practical skills and the trainings taught by experts in each field.
Topics include:
Aquatics– Students explore complex under-water ecosystems with marine and freshwater biologists. They also learn how wetlands and buffers contribute to healthy streams.
Forestry– Maryland foresters will teach how to identify tree species and determine a tree’s height and age. Students also learn management techniques for healthy and productive forestry resources.
Soils– Students work alongside soil scientists to learn about profiling and mapping techniques used to determine soil characteristics for farming and developing activities.
Wildlife– Students learn first hand from wildlife managers about animal populations and dynamics in Maryland and the importance of preserving wildlife habitat.
5th Issue– Every year there is a different current environmental topic. Past topics include urban trees, conservation and agriculture, invasive species, and many more.
2nd Place: Harford
3rd Place: St. Mary’s
4th Place: Charles
5th Place: Carroll
