The 2025 theme, “Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change,” invited students to explore forest ecosystems, climate impacts, and sustainable management through hands-on learning and team collaboration. During the competition, students worked in five key subject areas: soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and the current issue.

Students demonstrated their knowledge of explored topics through written tests and prepared oral presentations. This year’s competition brought together 50 teams of high school students from across the U.S., Canada, and China.

The NCF-Envirothon team wants to thank Canon U.S.A., Inc. for their contribution, as well as the gift of Canon products. Canon’s sponsorship of the NCF-Envirothon signifies their support of the 25,000 high school students who participate annually. Canon’s commitment and contribution to the environment and the world community are an integral part of its management structure, product design, manufacturing, and corporate culture.

“It is a privilege to continue our support of the NCF-Envirothon competition,” said Shinya Fukuda, senior vice president, corporate planning & communications sub-group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Honoring our responsibility to the environment has always been a core value of Canon’s Kyosei philosophy, our dedication to living and working together for the common good. It’s wonderful that so many young students are invested in conservation, and we are proud to support them as they demonstrate and continue to expand their knowledge.”

For more information about the 2025 NCF-Envirothon, visit www.envirothon.org.

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. † Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

The National Conservation Foundation (NCF) is a 501(c)3 organization that aims to identify and advance strategic programs and partnerships to deliver conservation solutions through locally led conservation and to develop the next generation of conservation leaders. NCF-Envirothon is a program of NCF. Visit the NCF website to learn more.

NCF-Envirothon is a hands-on, environmental problem-solving competition that builds leadership skills for high school students grades 9-12 (ages 14-19) in the United States, Canada, China, and Singapore. NCF-Envirothon’s mission is to educate students about the environment and conservation of natural resources through hands-on outdoor experiences, academic study and collaborative competitions. The program educates future stewards, promotes E-STEM (environment, science, technology, engineering and math) education, creates community awareness and fosters appreciation and respect for the natural world. Visit the NCF-Envirothon website to learn more.

^† Based on patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and compiled by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.