The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers students to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Students will first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to help preserve, protect, or repair those natural resources.
This year, the OurEcho Challenge is open to students in the US (Grades 5 - 9) and the UK (Years 6 - 10). This year, the competition is open for entries from November 3, 2022 - March 3, 2023. Explore these webpages and resources to learn more about how to submit your students’ plan to change the world!
Like an echo, the impact of every living species resonates among all other life to create the balance on which we all rely. This interconnectivity of life is called biodiversity . From the majestic blue whale to the hardworking honeybee, the complex web of life we call biodiversity touches every inch of our planet, including our own backyards. And now, more than ever, this life sustaining variety needs our help. Recognizing that half of the world’s biodiversity has been destroyed since 1970, the OurEcho Ch