Fifteen teams from around the state traveled to Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center last week to test their knowledge of Iowa soils, wildlife, aquatics, forestry and current environmental issues in the Iowa Envirothon.

Teams of five students were challenged to sharpen critical thinking skills and work as a team to conduct hands-on investigations and answer written questions concerning those five categories.

The St. Ansgar FFA team, which included seniors...