The environmental and natural resources event prepares students for careers in the environmental and natural resources industry. This event fosters student interest, promotes environmental and natural resource instruction in agricultural education, and recognizes skills and competencies gained through such instruction. Participants engage in various activities and practicums, working under challenging conditions to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in environmental and natural resources management. This includes soils, water, ecosystems, waste management, navigational mapping, and environmental monitoring skills through GPS.