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The Upper Willamette SWCD is sponsoring a Kindergarten through 12th grade poster contest that provides an opportunity for students to share their ideas about soil, water and related natural resource issues through art. This year is the 10th anniversary of the National Association of Conservation Districts' (NACD) annual poster contest and the theme is "SOIL TO SPOON." This theme emphasizes educating students on where their food actually comes from and how soil relates to food production. The contest is free and open to all K - 12 students in our District. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place winner in each category!
Contest Details
- The Upper Willamette SWCD will provide each participating classroom instructional materials
- Submit artwork using any media (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers, etc.)
- Artwork must include the title "Soil to Spoon"
- Handwritten, drawn and colored artwork preferred (no computer generated images)
- Entry form, with all signatures, must be attached to the back of poster
- Poster sizes range from 8.5" x 11" to 22" x 28"
- Deadline for entries is October 1, 2012
Finally, all contestants should HAVE FUN! That's what this contest is all about. If you require additional information, please contact the District Secretary, Sandi McIntosh by phone 541-465-6443 x 102 or by email at sandi@uwswcd.org.
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