Poster contest for K-12 students announced

The Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting its annual poster contest for K-12 students in Cuyahoga County. The theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.”

The submission deadline is Wednesday, May 22 (International Day for Biological Diversity), at 6 p.m.

Visit tinyurl.com/4wem35da to register a class by Friday, April 26 (Arbor Day), or contact Callie Sommers for more details, csommer@cuyahogaswcd.org.

Awards will be given for first and second place in the following grade categories: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Winners in each grade level will advance to the National Association of Conservation District state competition.

Linking art and creative thinking with science, the poster contest provides K-12 students the chance to develop and share their thoughts and ideas about natural resource issues. Students are encouraged to use the poster to creatively express their ideas on how conservation improves the environment. Teachers may use this contest to correlate with National Visual Arts standards for all grades and it’s a great way for teachers to instill an appreciation for the environment and an awareness of the need to protect our natural resources. ∞