2025 Annual Poster Contest
“Home is Where the Habitat is.”
The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is an annual contest, sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture, the NJ Association of Conservation Districts and the Burlington County Soil Conservation District, which aims to promote a better understanding of the connection between natural resources and humans, in a fun and creative way that engages students throughout the county, state and nation.
Submit your poster entry by 4:00pm on March 14, 2025:
Tim Robinson
Burlington County Soil Conservation District
1971 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road
Columbus, NJ 08022
The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is an annual contest, sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture, the NJ Association of Conservation Districts and the Burlington County Soil Conservation District, which aims to promote a better understanding of the connection between natural resources and humans, in a fun and creative way that engages students throughout the county, state and nation.
Submit your poster entry by 4:00pm on March 14, 2025:
Tim Robinson
Burlington County Soil Conservation District
1971 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road
Columbus, NJ 08022
The Burlington County Soil Conservation District is excited to sponsor the 2025 Poster Contest! This year's theme is "Home is Where the Habitat Is."
The contest is open to all students in grades 2-12, with entries divided into specific grade groups. At the county level, the Burlington County Soil Conservation District will award First, Second, and Third Place winners in each group with prizes of $200, $100, and $50, respectively. Additionally, a special Grand Champion will be selected and awarded an extra $100!
All First Place entries from Burlington County will advance to the Statewide Competition, where they’ll compete for even more cash prizes: $200 for First Place, $100 for Second Place, and $50 for Third Place. Statewide winners will then have the chance to move on to the National Competition!
It’s time to start brainstorming! Research this year’s topic, "Home is Where the Habitat Is," and explore the important role habitats play in your community and daily life. Consider how you influence your local habitat and the impact that has on the environment. Use available resources to guide your ideas and bring your vision to life.
For information please contact Tim Robinson.
The contest is open to all students in grades 2-12, with entries divided into specific grade groups. At the county level, the Burlington County Soil Conservation District will award First, Second, and Third Place winners in each group with prizes of $200, $100, and $50, respectively. Additionally, a special Grand Champion will be selected and awarded an extra $100!
All First Place entries from Burlington County will advance to the Statewide Competition, where they’ll compete for even more cash prizes: $200 for First Place, $100 for Second Place, and $50 for Third Place. Statewide winners will then have the chance to move on to the National Competition!
It’s time to start brainstorming! Research this year’s topic, "Home is Where the Habitat Is," and explore the important role habitats play in your community and daily life. Consider how you influence your local habitat and the impact that has on the environment. Use available resources to guide your ideas and bring your vision to life.
For information please contact Tim Robinson.
The New Jersey Envirothon
2025 Current Topic: "Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change"
Saturday May 17th, 2025Saturday May 17th, 2025
Burlington County Soil Conservation District
1971 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road
Columbus, NJ 08022
Saturday May 17th, 2025Saturday May 17th, 2025
Burlington County Soil Conservation District
1971 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road
Columbus, NJ 08022
The 2025 NJ Envirothon will be held virtually: more details to come.
About the NCF-Envirothon
More information about the Envirothon HERE!
The first five teams from Burlington County to return this completed application will be eligible to receive a grant of $50 to be used towards the 2024 New Jersey Envirothon.
The top place team from the New Jersey Envirothon will have the opportunity to represent New Jersey at the 2025 NCF-Envirothon being held at:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mount Royal University
Dates: July 20 - 26, 2025
Attention High School Students, Advisors, and Home Schoolers!
Are you ready for an exciting and enriching challenge? The NJ Envirothon is back, and it’s time for you to dive into one of the most dynamic environmental education programs available! Whether you're a student, an advisor, or a home-school educator, this is your opportunity to engage with nature in a hands-on way and make a real impact.
The NJ Envirothon is an engaging, team-based competition that invites high school students to explore and understand key environmental topics throughout the school year. From soils and forestry to aquatics, wildlife ecology, and current environmental issues, the Envirothon covers a broad spectrum of natural resource topics. It’s designed to deepen your knowledge and skills while fostering teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Students will work together to tackle complex issues, share diverse viewpoints, and make informed decisions through consensus—a vital skill in today’s world.
The competition is structured to promote experiential learning. Teams will engage in hands-on activities that mirror real-world environmental challenges. Through these activities, students become familiar with the Envirothon’s testing format and gain valuable experience in environmental stewardship.
For advisors and coaches, the NJ Envirothon provides comprehensive support. We offer training and study guides to help you prepare your team. Additionally, organized training sessions feature interactions with professionals from various environmental fields. These sessions are designed to enrich your team's learning experience and provide insights into different career paths in environmental science.
The 2025 NJ Envirothon will offer a unique opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a competitive yet educational environment. It’s a chance to connect with other environmentally-minded students, showcase your knowledge, and contribute to meaningful discussions about natural resource management.
To get involved and start preparing, reach out to us for more details. For information on the competition, available resources, and how to get your team ready, please contact Tim Robinson at [email protected] or 609-267-7410.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself, work with your peers, and make a difference. We look forward to your participation in the NJ Envirothon!
About the NCF-Envirothon
More information about the Envirothon HERE!
The first five teams from Burlington County to return this completed application will be eligible to receive a grant of $50 to be used towards the 2024 New Jersey Envirothon.
The top place team from the New Jersey Envirothon will have the opportunity to represent New Jersey at the 2025 NCF-Envirothon being held at:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mount Royal University
Dates: July 20 - 26, 2025
Attention High School Students, Advisors, and Home Schoolers!
Are you ready for an exciting and enriching challenge? The NJ Envirothon is back, and it’s time for you to dive into one of the most dynamic environmental education programs available! Whether you're a student, an advisor, or a home-school educator, this is your opportunity to engage with nature in a hands-on way and make a real impact.
The NJ Envirothon is an engaging, team-based competition that invites high school students to explore and understand key environmental topics throughout the school year. From soils and forestry to aquatics, wildlife ecology, and current environmental issues, the Envirothon covers a broad spectrum of natural resource topics. It’s designed to deepen your knowledge and skills while fostering teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Students will work together to tackle complex issues, share diverse viewpoints, and make informed decisions through consensus—a vital skill in today’s world.
The competition is structured to promote experiential learning. Teams will engage in hands-on activities that mirror real-world environmental challenges. Through these activities, students become familiar with the Envirothon’s testing format and gain valuable experience in environmental stewardship.
For advisors and coaches, the NJ Envirothon provides comprehensive support. We offer training and study guides to help you prepare your team. Additionally, organized training sessions feature interactions with professionals from various environmental fields. These sessions are designed to enrich your team's learning experience and provide insights into different career paths in environmental science.
The 2025 NJ Envirothon will offer a unique opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a competitive yet educational environment. It’s a chance to connect with other environmentally-minded students, showcase your knowledge, and contribute to meaningful discussions about natural resource management.
To get involved and start preparing, reach out to us for more details. For information on the competition, available resources, and how to get your team ready, please contact Tim Robinson at [email protected] or 609-267-7410.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself, work with your peers, and make a difference. We look forward to your participation in the NJ Envirothon!
Soil Textural Triangle
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Back to School & Back to Basics
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are placing a renewed emphasis on soil health. As children get ready to go back to school, we will also be thinking about public outreach and conservation activities for children of all ages. The following information includes resources and ideas that you may find helpful as you plan outreach activities in your community.
Please visit the NACD website for further information:
www.nacdnet.org/education
Please visit the NACD website for further information:
www.nacdnet.org/education
Soil Health Theater
The USDA/NRCS Soil Health Theater has a library of videos from some of America’s top soil health experts and innovative soil health farmers. Videos include demonstrations on soil health to videos featuring farmers who are farming with Soil Health Management Systems. Season two: Digging Deeper: The Science of Soil Health coming soon! Check out the USDA/NRCS You Tube video on Under 'cover' farmers of Stanley County. This video followers three North Carolina farmers as they utilize soil health management systems on their respective farms.
The Online Watershed Library (OWL)
The Online Watershed Library (OWL) is a service provided by the Center for Watershed Protection that allows ready access to Center publications and other resources (research papers, tools, and stormwater manuals, among others) that support best practices in watershed and stormwater management. OWL is a searchable, online database of basic information, stormwater and watershed manuals and plans, assessment tools, regulatory information, and other watershed-related resources. Users may also submit materials for inclusion in the OWL.
OWL was developed to be a time-saver for watershed and stormwater practitioners as it provides users access to a well-organized database of relevant and up-to-date information. Due to copyright protection, not all publications included in OWL are available for download and in such circumstances, a link to the publication is provided.
www.cwp.org/online-watershed-library-owl
OWL was developed to be a time-saver for watershed and stormwater practitioners as it provides users access to a well-organized database of relevant and up-to-date information. Due to copyright protection, not all publications included in OWL are available for download and in such circumstances, a link to the publication is provided.
www.cwp.org/online-watershed-library-owl
Neha Blunt, an outstanding individual, submitted her app to the Congressional App Challenge, and we are thrilled to announce that Congressman Andy Kim recognized her app as one of the winning entries. Remarkably, Neha, the youngest participant, achieved 3rd place in this esteemed competition, competing against high school students. This accomplishment significantly contributes to Neha's mission of raising awareness for water conservation. For further details, please refer to the press release by Congressman Andy Kim, highlighting Neha's impressive achievement in securing the 3rd position in the app challenge.