Fall Field Days 2025: Engaging Maine Students in Environmental Education

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Envirothon Fall Field Days! It was wonderful to see high school students from across Maine exploring natural resources through hands-on sessions in forestry, compass skills, soils, wildlife, and aquatics. Across the three events, we welcomed 13 schools, 162 students and their advisors, and 32 presenters and volunteers.

Students exploring local wildlife through hands-on examination of furs.

Northern Fall Field Day – Friday, September 5 at Monticello Fish and Game Club, Monticello
Students from northern Maine schools had the chance to learn directly from natural resource professionals and get a preview of the Envirothon regional competition in May 2026.

Students engaged in tree identification as part of the forestry session.

Southern Fall Field Day – Thursday, September 25 at Sebago Lake State Park, Casco
Despite rainy conditions, the students who attended were dedicated and engaged, immersed in activities covering forestry, soils, wildlife, and aquatics.

Students learning about aquatics concepts during the rotation

Central Fall Field Day – Thursday, October 16 at UMaine Demeritt Forest, Old Town
Students participated in five rotations, gaining hands-on experience in forestry, compass skills, soils, wildlife, and aquatics. Local experts guided interactive activities, giving students a strong foundation for Envirothon regional competition next May.

Students participating in hands-on soil activities

A special thank you to all the educators, volunteers, professionals, and host sites who made these events possible. We hope students came away inspired and ready to continue exploring Maine’s natural resources!