Forestry Contest
The annual contest introduces students in grades 5 through 12 to basic forestry and resource management. The contest is typically held the second Thursday in May and is sponsored by the Idaho Department of Lands, Bonner Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). More than 250 volunteers donate their time to run the contest and a record 700 students participated in 2019.
Registration Announcement
Registration Information Flyer
Pre-Registration Signup
Pre-Registration FormPlease return form to: sarah.garcia@id.nacdnet.net
Donor Flyer and Form
Donation FlyerDonation Form (download, fill out, and mail in)Checks payable to: Bonner SWCD
Mail donation form and check to:
Bonner SWCD
(new address!) 130 McGhee Rd., Ste. 220
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Volunteers
Volunteers register through this website
Brought to you by:
Idaho Department of Lands Forestry Contest website
2023 Winner Photos
2024 Awards
Individuals
| SENIOR DIVISION - Contestant | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan McComas | Whistle Stop 4H | 464 |
| Samantha Guadagnini | Whistle Stop 4H | 454 |
| Alanna Hinkle | Whistle Stop 4H | 451 |
| JUNIOR DIVISION - Contestant | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Caitlyn Cramer | Whistle Stop 4H | 390 |
| James SMith | Selle Valley Carden School | 381 |
| Samuel Wenstrom | Whistle Stop 4H | 378 |
| ROOKIE DIVISION - Contestant | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon Mort | Whistlestop 4-H | 378 |
| Elsi Turcotte | Selle Valley Carden School | 153 |
| Lucy Cates | Selle Valley Carden School | 148 |
Team Winners
| SENIOR DIVISION - Group | Score |
|---|---|
| Whistle stop 4H | 1808 |
| Careywood Eager Beavers | 1554 |
| Orofino High School | 1548 |
| JUNIOR DIVISION - Group | Score |
|---|---|
| Whistle Stop 4H | 1446 |
| Selle Valley Carden School | 1412 |
| Selle Valley Carden School | 1191 |
| ROOKIE DIVISION - Group | Score |
|---|---|
| Selle Valley Carden School | 542 |
| Hidden Valley Academy | 509 |
| Whistlestop 4-H | 504 |
Bigger Prizes & Scholarships!
The annual contest introduces students in grades 5 through 12 to basic forestry and resource management.
Volunteers
In addition to the satisfaction of introducing kids from 5th to 12th grades to Idaho forests and resource management, all volunteers receive complimentary hot drinks, donuts, lunch, special promo gifts, and the opportunity to work with friends and colleagues from all over the state. Many types of skills are needed, not just forestry, so ALL volunteers are welcomed with gratitude! Please register in advance by contacting Hailey Frank at hfrank@idl.idaho.gov.
Farragut State Park
A large debt of gratitude goes to the Delay family for their support and commitment to the youth of Idaho and the future of the forestry profession. The Forestry Contest is now at Farragut State Park in the Scott Group Area. In addition, the decision was made to refocus on the mission of the contest to introduce Idaho’s youth to basic skills used by forestry professionals and create an opportunity for these professionals and students to interact in a hands-on environment. This year's lunch break features a job fair for competitors to meet with prospective Natural Resource employers.
Cash Prizes & Scholarships
Individual
| Senior Division | Junior Division |
|---|---|
| 1st - $500 | 1st - $250 |
| 2nd - $250 | 2nd - $100 |
| 3rd - $100 | 3rd - $50 |
U of I CNR Scholarship
| Individual | Team - Each Member |
|---|---|
| 1st - $1000 | 1st - $500 |
| 2nd - $500 | 2nd - $250 |
| 3rd - $500 | 3rd - $250 |
Donation Levels
| $2,500+ | Champion Big Tree |
|---|---|
| $1,000+ | Western White Pine |
| $500+ | Western Red Cedar |
| $300+ | Douglas Fir |
| $150 + | Western Larch |
| Up to $150 | Aspen |
