Programs and Services - Educational  
Envirothon
In Jefferson County since 1993

Teams of high school students throughout Jefferson County compete in a variety of topics: Soils, Aquatics, Forestry, and Wildlife issues. Students are also judged on videos they produce to resolve an environmental issue. The current issue changes each year.  Our Envirothon is held at the NYS Zoo at Thompson Park each spring.  The winning team from Jefferson County moves on to compete at the New York State Envirothon.   The winning team from the New York State competition moves on to compete in North America's largest environmental education competition for high school students.  The Canon Envirothon is an international event!  Forestry exam

Alexandria Central has won 4 years in a row! Trophies, plaques, and savings bonds!

Aquatics exam Wildlife exam The Jefferson County Envirothon is organized by the District, but made possible by local donations.

Farm Home Safety Day Camp Since 2002 in Jefferson County!  "Go up slowly and quietly to an animal." Electric tips are a favorite! Shocking!! "I learned to never run out of a fire..." "Treat every gun as if it was loaded. Don't touch it!" Time for ice cream from a dairy princess! "I learned not to go running toward a lawn mower!" "The dairy tour was awesome! We got to see a calf get born!"

Students AND teachers enjoy the day! 5th grade students learn life-saving tips from local professionals at Old McDonald's Farm in Sackets Harbor.  Students visit several safety stations to learn important safety tips!  Farm Home Safety Day Camp promotes safety to prevent injuries and fatalities. The dairy tour adds the benefit of a lesson in agriculture and the possibility of seeing a newborn calf enter the world. Our goal is to reach every family in Jefferson County by educating 5th grade students in every school.  Want to know more?  Call (315) 782-2749   "I learned to wear gear with ATV's"    Education is the key to              prevention!