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Youth and Adult enducation programs

Envirothon
Envirothon is a national competition for high school students. Five member teams study provided reference material and participate in hands-on training in soils, aquatics, wildlife, forestry and current environmental issues. The competition includes an oral presentation in which students learn, in a real-life contest the complexities of solving problems while working as a team and having fun.

To see local Envirothon teams click link below.
Envirothon

Click here for more information on the Idaho Envirothon


Speech Contest

Each district will determine prizes for its own contest. Butte Soil & Water Conservation districts prizes will be 1st-$50, 2nd$-30 and 3rd-$20. Each division will determine division level prizes. Division VI prizes will be 1st-$100, 2nd $75 and 3rd-$50. The IASCD Auxiliary provides the prize money at the state conference in the following increments:  1st- $300, 2nd- $200 3rd- $150, 4th- $100.

​Natural Resources Camp

A week long camp for 12-16 year old students sponsored by the University of Idaho and Idaho Association of Conservation Districts near Ketchum, Idaho. The students study about soils, range, wildlife, forest and water in a fun and hands-on manner. They also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rappelling, fishing, volleyball, firearms safety, target shooting, and fireside sing-alongs. Teams also compete in the “Tournament of the Outdoors”.
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www.uidaho.edu/extension/natural-resource-camp​
To download application for Natural Resource Camp, click on file.
2022_nrc-student-application.pdf
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6th Grade Natural Resources Workshop

An all day out of the classroom experience. In the morning, the students learn about the wise use of natural resources from the professionals in the areas of soils, fish and wildlife, range, forest and water. Following a lunch provided by Butte SWCD, South Custer Fire District demonstrates their equipment and discusses fire safety.

For pictures click here.
6th grade tour

6th Grade Poster Contest

Students learn how to create a poster using natural resources as the subject. Butte SWCD Supervisors and staff make classroom presentations to the 6th graders within the district on the current theme and provide the poster paper. Local prizes are 1st-$25, 2nd-$15 and 3rd-$10. Winning posters go on the division, state and national contests.

To see winners and pictures click here.
Poster Contest

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  • Home
    • History
    • About Us
  • District Documents
  • Landowner Programs
    • Landowner Programs
    • Seasonal High Tunnel Information
  • Education Programs
    • Stewardship Programs
    • Envirothon
    • 6th Grade Natural Resources Tour
    • 6th Grade Poster Contest
    • Natural Resource Camp
    • Natural Resource Education Materials
    • Conservation Tours
    • Public Education Workshops
  • Stockmanship Manual
  • Grant Awards