Environmental Education is alive and well at the Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department. Many projects are held at area schools throughout the year. The WI Land+Water’s Youth Education Committee coordinates the Conservation Poster & Speaking Contest, conservation camps, and the Envirothon.

If you’re interested in learning about aquatic invasive species and/or would like a presentation at your school or event, contact Kendra, Conservation Specialist, at 715-421-8475.

School Projects

Ongoing projects include rusty crayfish trapping, purple loosestrife control, and presentations on various topics such as prairies, pollinators, and groundwater.

Conservation Poster Contest

Each year we sponsor a Conservation Poster Contest. Students in grades K-12 can participate. The contest offers an opportunity to create individual artwork based on a conservation theme. Winners receive an award and posters advance to area and possibly state competition.

2026 Poster Contest Theme – Soil. Where it all Begins

2026 Conservation Poster Contest Guidelines and Registration

Get the most current information on the poster and speaking contest from Wisconsin Land + Water.

Conservation Camps

Professionals from various agencies and private businesses present on topics such as wildlife, water quality, fisheries, forestry, orienteering, archery, canoeing, and much more. The department awards at least one student a scholarship to attend camp. Grades 6-8 attend Upham Woods Camp in Wisconsin Dells, while grades 9-12 attend WI Land+Water Youth Conservation Camp in Manitowish Waters.

Visit Wisconsin Land + Water's Youth Conservation Camps page for the most current information.

Envirothon

The Envirothon is a multi-disciplinary environmental problem-solving program culminating in a series of competitions. Teams of five students train and compete in the areas of soils, water resources, wildlife, forestry, and current environmental issues.

Visit Wisconsin Land + Water's Envirothon page for the most current information.