2025 Fred B. Miller, Jr. Regional Envirothon Competition

We are excited to invite your high school students to participate in the 2025 Fred B. Miller, Jr. Regional Envirothon Competition, a unique and dynamic learning experience designed to inspire and educate high school students about environmental sciences.
 
This year’s competition will take place at:
Tree Hill Nature Center
7152 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
 
Date: February 19th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Fred B. Miller, Jr. Regional Envirothon is a hands-on, problem-solving academic competition where students in grades 9-12 apply critical thinking to address complex environmental issues. Working in teams of five with two alternates, students engage with professional scientists, foresters, and wildlife experts as they explore key environmental topics, including:
 
Soils & Land Use: Students interpret maps, analyze soil structure, and evaluate landforms and soil characteristics that impact agriculture and development.
 
Aquatic Ecology: Guided by biologists, students assess aquatic ecosystems, manage watershed areas, and identify sources of non-point pollution.
 
Forestry: Foresters teach students about maintaining forest ecosystems, species identification, and forest management practices.
 
Wildlife: Wildlife experts introduce students to habitat conservation and animal population dynamics.
 
Environmental Issues: Teams work on a current environmental issue, examining the complexity of real-world environmental decisions.
 
Participating in the Envirothon helps students to develop critical research, problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills—all while instilling a deeper understanding of their environmental impact and a passion for sustainable practices.
 
Format and Preparation
The competition includes hands-on activities, written questions, and an oral presentation. Each team must have an advisor, such as a teacher or group leader, to guide and support their preparation. Comprehensive resources and study guides are available here (flenvirothon.com/study-guides), enabling students to delve into each topic with confidence. Schools may choose to have team members specialize in individual subjects or take a collaborative approach to cover all areas.
 
Deadline to submit the team intent to compete form: January 15th, 2025

Workshops:
Two regional workshop opportunities are available:
WILDLIFE & AQUATICS WORKSHOP #1:
February 1st, 2025
9am – 12pm
Randolph STEM Center
1157 Golfair Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
 
FORESTRY & SOILS WORKSHOP #2:
February 8th, 2025
9am – 12pm
10790 Key Haven Blvd Cabin #3
Jacksonville, FL 32218

This event promises to be a memorable, challenging, and educational experience for students, offering them the opportunity to explore environmental careers and contribute to a brighter future. We hope your schools will take part in this valuable competition.

Winning teams of the regional competition will be invited to the state, with advancement to the international level in April, 2025 in Canada – focusing on the theme Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change. 

Thank you for encouraging student engagement in environmental education and helping us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. The registration form can be found here (https://forms.gle/73XPtkToPCFLY8eA8), and some helpful information, important links, and study guides can be found on the Envirothon Google Drive. 

​Please feel free to reach out to the competition coordinators for any questions:
Joyce Miller, Coordinator  
[email protected] (410) 688-2365 
 
Sel Buyuksarac 
[email protected] (904) 859-1133