Wisconsin Envirothon

You might see some familiar faces from our Soils & Land Use Station! Congrats to UWSP Soil Judging team for a great run at the National Soil Judging Contest. Professor Bryant Scharenbroch and his students are long standing volunteers, from writing the test to running the soil pit! 🪏

The UW-Stevens Point Soil Judging Team rocked the National Soil Judging Contest in North Carolina at the end of March, snagging 13th place and proving Pointers know their stuff! This was the biggest competition yet, with 338 students from across the country digging in.

Led by Professor Bryant Scharenbroch and assistant coach Owen Turner, the team kept UWSP’s tradition of hands-on soil science alive and thriving. Shout-out to this year’s stars: Elliot Nimmer (placed 17th out of 112 individually), Mary Chesnut, Erin Tschida, and Nora Hunt. UWSP continues to set the bar high for hands-on achievement in soil science!

Learn more at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cnr-news-and-events

There’s no better way to learn about the earth than by climbing into a soil pit! At our Soils & Land Use Station, students worked with professional soil scientists to analyze soil profiles and evaluate landforms. They explored how specific soil characteristics impact everything from agricultural production to community development.

The 2026 WI Envirothon will take place on April 10, 2026 at Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI. Registration is now open! Register your team here. https://wisconsinlandwater.org/our-work/youth-education/envirothon/envirothon-registration