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Frequently Asked Questions What is Ontario Envirothon? x Ontario Envirothon is a hands-on environmental education program for high school students. Students participate in Envirothon competitions as teams made up of five members and study the areas of forestry, wildlife, aquatics, soils and a current issue that changes annually. How do I join? x Interested teachers can fill out the registration form and mail or fax it to the Ontario Forestry Association office. Who can join? x Ontario Envirothon is open to students enrolled in grades 9 to 12 in public, private and home schools, or community organizations such as 4-H clubs. How much is the registration fee? x The per team registration fee for Ontario Envirothon is $100 + GST before January 31st, 2010 and $125 + GST after January 31st, 2010. How much does the provincial competition cost? x The only cost to attend the provincial competition is transportation to the event. Once there, participants are only required to bring spending money. What is the deadline for registration? x To have plenty of time to prepare for the competition, and to avoid missing out on activities, participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. What is included with the registration fee? x The annual registration fee includes a resource kit and OFA regional support systems. What is a region? x A region is the closest area to a competitor that holds an Envirothon competition. What areas of study are covered in Envirothon? x Forestry, Aquatics, Soils, Wildlife are studied on an annual basis. The current issue is decided upon by the North American Canon Envirothon committee and changes every year. When does Ontario Envirothon take place? x The regional competitions typically take place in April, please check with your regional coordinator as to exact dates. The provincial competition is held in May of each year, the dates and location being determined by the steering committee that year.
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