New Jersey Envirothon
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Aquatics
The Aquatics station covers many topics relating to water such as water chemistry, the hydrologic cycle, aquifers, watersheds, water pollution, water management, wetlands, biological and chemical monitoring, water regulations, water uses, aquatic invasive species, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and water conservation.
Forestry
The Forestry station will expose students to a broad range of forest-related topics, such as tree identification, forest ecology, forest health and management, silvicultural practices, use of forestry tools and measuring devices, and understanding forests as wildlife habitat.
Soils
The Soils station covers many topics relating to soils including factors and processes of soil formation, physical and chemical properties of soil, soil inventory and mapping, interpretations for use and management of soils, soil health/soil quality, USGS topographic mapping, and New Jersey-specific surficial and bedrock geology.
Wildlife
This station includes many wildlife-related topics such as natural history, conservation, habitat requirements and management, ecological concepts, invasive species, threatened and endangered species, and identification from mounted specimens, calls and tracks.
Current Issue
Each year, the Envirothon features a new environmental issue to challenge students.
Team Presentation
The Team Presentation is based on the Current Issue. The Monday before the New Jersey Envirothon competition, the Team Presentation question will be posted here.
To encourage participation in the New Jersey Envirothon and help defray the costs of registration, some NJ Conservation Districts offer grants to schools located in the counties they serve. Your team may apply for a grant only after you have registered for the NJ Envirothon. Your team must complete in the NJ Envirothon on Saturday, May 9, 2026 to be awarded a grant.
2026 Training Session
Please remember that we will be outside for most of the day. It is extremely important that participants come prepared for cold weather, or at least a chilly morning! Students should wear sturdy outdoor footwear and dress in accordance with the forecast for that day such as layered clothing, raincoats, gloves, etc. The FREC is located within 4 square miles of wooded pinelands along the headwaters of the Toms River. The FREC is a “carry-in, carry-out” facility so please be prepared to take your trash with you when you depart.
2026 NJE Training Workshop
Thursday, March 26, 2026
9:00 am – 2:30 pm (8:30 am check-in)
- Participants must bring a bagged lunch & drink. Unfortunately, the building is not available for lunch.
- If you have questions prior to the workshop date, please call Holly Reynolds at (732) 683-8500.
- If you are lost or running late on the day of the workshop, please call the FREC at (732) 928-2360.
NJ Forest Resource Education Center (FREC)
Interpretive Center
495 Don Connor Blvd
Jackson, NJ 08527
2026 NJE Training Day Videos
Training Trunks
Is your Envirothon team interested in obtaining hands-on materials and specimens to train for the New Jersey Envirothon? Then you may be interested in borrowing one of the three (3) Envirothon Training Trunks.
With a $100 deposit you can borrow the training trunk for a one or two-week period depending on availability. When you return the trunk and all of the included materials, your deposit will be promptly returned to you – it’s that simple! All you have to do is reserve your trunk and arrange for pick-up at one of the Soil Conservation Districts listed on this page.
Don’t miss out! Please make your reservations as early as possible to ensure that the trunk is available. The months of March and April fill up quickly.
North Jersey
HEP Soil Conservation District
2023 Contact: Janet Rekesius
Email: janet@hepscd.org
Central Jersey
Freehold Soil Conservation District
2025 Contact: Holly Reynolds
E-mail: hreynolds@freeholdscd.org
South Jersey
Cape Atlantic Conservation District
2025 Contact: Sharon McKenna
E-mail: education@capeatlantic.org
Contents
CDs / DVDs
- Bird Calls
- Calls of NJ Frogs and Toads
- Forestry CD & Activity Guide
- Field Indicators of Hydric Soils & Guide Book
Kits and Collections
- Dendrochronology Tree Ring Dating Kit
- What Twig Is It?
- NJ Rocks and Sediments Kit with Booklet
- Macroinvertebrate Preserved Samples & Flash Cards
- Backyard Conservation Starter Kit
- Mammal pelts and matching skulls
- Wildlife tracks
Books
- Trees of NJ and the Mid-Atlantic States
- Tracking and the Art of Seeing
- Key Guide to Mammal Skulls and Lower Jaws
Other
- Munsell Soil Color Charts
- Biltmore Sticks and Diameter Tapes
. . . and much more!
