2007 Oregon Envirothon

Watching Nature is a hobby that give both entertainment and educational values. As part of the Redile program, Dr. Lenny became an advisor to the Douglas High School Envirothon teams. The competition took place yesterday at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton.

Nineteen team took 25 minute group tests in Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife and Energy. There is also a 10 minute video presentation turned in in advance - with the top three test teams giving on-stage presentations for all the marbles. The 2007 Canon Envirothon National competition will take place in upstate New York this July. The Newburgh FFA team won the competition by one tenth of a point in roughly 270. Good luck at Nationals!

The primary DHS team took fourth place - just missing out on giving their presentation (top 3). This position came with wooden wall plaques and prize money. More pictures of the events can be found at the ONRRI gallery.