Enter the OurEcho Challenge

Step-By-Step

The OurEcho Challenge empowers young leaders (ages 13-16), in teams of 1-5, to become principal investigators of their own biodiversity research.

TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS: Check out our Classroom Resources to help guide your students.

  1. EXPLORE natural resources in your community and region. IDENTIFY threats to local ecosystems and biodiversity.

    Use this helpful resource: 
    + Action Plan Worksheet
  2. BRAINSTORM & PROPOSE a solution to restore biodiversity in your community.

    Use this helpful resource: 
    + Project Planning Worksheet

    Looking for inspiration? Meet the previous OurEcho Challenge winning teams to learn about their projects.
  3. SUBMIT your idea to the OurEcho Challenge. Be sure to review: 
    + Checklist and Winning Tips

    Use this helpful resource: 
    Team Application Packet - Coming Soon
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    Feel free to include:
    + supporting visual documents, such as pictures, drawings, etc. (optional)
    + supporting videos (optional)


The Fine Print:
Be sure that you have read and reviewed the official rules.  For questions or support, please contact OurEchoChallenge@earthecho.org