Lessons From the Natural World Photo Contest
This contest is meant to encourage a deeper connection with nature and the lessons that can be learned from spending time in and observing nature. The photo contest will feature four judged categories according to school level or age. (Categories are named for Nebraska state symbols, just for fun. Photo subjects can be anything in nature)!
Little Bluestems: Elementary/middle school students (grades K-8)
Honeybees: High school students (grades 9-12)
Goldenrods: University students (undergraduate)
Meadowlarks: Adults (general public)
There will also be a fifth "People's Choice" category voted on by the public.
Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:
Photographer must currently reside in Nebraska
Entrants may submit up to 3 digitally accessible images
Each submission must be accompanied by a brief description of what the photographer learned from the natural world by taking the photo and/or what the photographer hopes the viewer will learn by viewing it.
Photographs must be original work taken in 2024 or 2025
Submissions must be in color
Entries containing a watermark will not be accepted
Original photo should only be modified with minimal correction
Submissions close on February 28, 2025 (11:59 pm Central)
Prior to uploading, please save image files as follows:
Last name_First initial_Image title name
Example: Smith_A_Sunflower
Announcements & Prizes:
Winners will be announced at the Ed Yong event on March 25. Please save the date and plan to attend!
Winners will receive prizes related to the theme, including 2 tickets to “The Cosmic Perspective” with Neil deGrasse Tyson on April 22 and a signed copy of "The Backyard Bird Chronicles" by Amy Tan.