The New Castle, Kent and Sussex conservation districts are sponsoring a conservation poster contest with a theme of “DIG IT! The Secrets of Soil.” Posters will be judged in categories K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. First-, second- and third-place winners in each category will receive prizes valued at $50, $25 and $15 respectively. Deadline for entries is Friday, Nov. 6.
The annual conservation poster contest provides kindergarten through 12th-grade students an opportunity to convey their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues through art. It also highlights the educational outreach efforts of conservation districts and their state associations, auxiliaries and agencies. The contest follows the annual stewardship theme, which is sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts.
This year’s theme, “DIG IT! The Secrets of Soil,” reminds people that soil is a precious natural resource that must be conserved for the next generation. Communities benefit when they have a better appreciation of soil and its connections to everyday life. Conservation districts work with local communities to instill the appreciation for natural resources across America.
For more information and educational resources about the theme, visit nacdnet.org/education/resources/soils. For contest rules, visit nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster/2009/2009_rules+bkgrd.pdf. Delaware will not accept entries for the new special categories mentioned in the rules.
Posters must include the names of the student, teacher and school along with the grade level, and must be hand delivered or mailed flat in time to meet the deadline for the local conservation district.
For Sussex County entries, the address is Sussex Conservation District, 21315 Berlin Road, Unit 4, Georgetown, DE 19947.
For more information contact Michelle Jacobs at 302-739-9135 or Michelle.Jacobs@state.de.us
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