This major event for the Western Bay of Plenty region is co-ordinated by the Kiwanis Club of Roto Whenua.
NIWA is the major sponsor and judging is overseen by members of the Royal Society.
Entries are received from schools in Taupo, Reporoa, Rotorua, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Whakatane. Home school students are also welcome to enter.