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. 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.
  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

    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

    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