Enter the OurEcho Challenge
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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. SELECT A TEAM. Interested individuals can choose to take on the challenge by themselves, or work together with their friends/classmates. Every team must decide on up to five leaders, who will submit their submission materials.
    + Sign up for email updates and resources
  2. EXPLORE natural resources in your community and region. IDENTIFY threats to local ecosystems and biodiversity.

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

    Use this helpful resource: 
    ‍+ Project Planning Worksheet
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    Looking for inspiration? Meet the previous OurEcho Challenge winning teams to learn about their projects.
  4. SUBMIT your idea to the OurEcho Challenge. Be sure to review: 
    + Checklist and Winning Tips
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    Use this helpful resource: 
    + Team Application Packet‍‍
    ‍    Feel free to include:
    + supporting visual documents, such as pictures, drawings, etc. (optional)
    + supporting videos (optional)
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY: Feb 24 - Apr 22, 2025


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