Southwest Kansas Eco-meet was held on October 15th at Lee Richardson Zoo.
We had 26 students compromising of 7 teams, representing three schools.
Winning Teams:
1st Place: High Plains Home Educators
Alyssa Mechler (zoo staff) and Aliyah Moll, Ava Howe, Lucas Howe – coached by Stacey Howe
2nd Place: Dodge City High School Team B
In order: Alyssa Mechler (zoo staff) and Molly Oldham, Zoraida Carlos, Eva Cervantes and Elijah Blea.
3rd Place: Garden City Team A
In order: Alyssa Mechler (zoo staff) and Thien Le, John Nguyen, Baby Htoo and Nicholi Van Meter
Focus Area Winners – Mammalogy:
1st Place: Aliyah Moll – High Plains Home Educators
2nd Place: Eva Cervantes – Dodge City HS Team B
Focus Area Winners – Aquatic/Wetland Habitat:
1st Place: Eva Cervantes – Dodge City HS Team B
2nd Place: Elijah Blea – Dodge City HS Team
Note: All past winners of Southwest Kansas Regional Eco-Meets are listed in the Southwest Kansas Regional Eco-Meet Hall of Fame!
The Southwest Kansas Regional Eco-Meet was hosted by the Lee Richardson Zoo.
We would like to recognize our 2024 Sponsors
Pawnee Valley Pheasants Forever
Ark Valley Uplanders Pheasants Forever
Seward Co. Conservation District
Ford County Conservation District
Finney Co. CVB
Finney Co. Conservation District
Grant Co. Conservation District
Kansas Herpetological Society
Bomgaars – Garden City