The forested trails of Landslide Road will echo with celebration this October as the international youth competition, Envirothon, marks its landmark 30th season in Sault Ste. Marie
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SAULT STE. MARIE CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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Envirothon, the international team-based learning competition for secondary school youth, is marking its 30th season in Algoma. The celebration will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at a forest site on Landslide Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie.
The Canadian Institute of Forestry–Northeastern Ontario Section is hosting the event in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority. Participants will include 50 students and educators from Algoma District School Board (ADSB) secondary schools, together with representatives of Algoma Envirothon partner organizations.
The partnership between ADSB and 14 local organizations has evolved over the past three decades. Each year, more than 50 students and teachers participate, with over 20 volunteers contributing their time and expertise to the Envirothon experience.
“When I look back over the years, I see hundreds of teams of young people with energy for outdoor learning and potential to shape the future of natural resources management and environmental science,” said Guy Smith, chair of Algoma Envirothon.
Smith is the recipient of two awards in recognition of his 30 years of service to Algoma Envirothon. At the celebration, he will be presented with the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon Hall of Fame Award. The recognition reflects the contributions of scores of local volunteers and educators over the three decades.
The celebration takes place Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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