Species on the Edge 2.0 High School Learning Challenge

The Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge empowers students to investigate endangered species in New Jersey, identify causes of their decline, and develop real-world solutions to protect them while raising public awareness and engaging in ecosystem preservation.

Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge

We invite high school students to create a multimedia video presentation about a threatened or endangered species native to New Jersey. Students will work in teams and choose a scenario on which to focus their video. Scenarios are detailed in the contest kit.

Each student team will select a facilitator or mentor to help guide them in their project. This facilitator may be a teacher, parent, business leader or another trusted adult in the team’s community. The facilitator is not a team member. The Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge is a student-led challenge.

Student Prizes:

• 1st Place = $2000
• 2nd Place = $1000
• 3rd Place = $500

Facilitator Prizes:

• 1st Place = $750
• 2nd Place = $500
• 3rd Place = $250

Important Dates:

• February 6, 2025, 4-5 pm  Zoom Information Session (register online)
• March 2025  Registration Deadline
• April 2025  Video Submission Deadline

Online, you will find resources and information for the 2025 Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our Director of Education, Vera Figueiredo.