New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are accepting entries for a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people.
The theme for this year’s poster is “Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil.”
Students may compete in the following categories: Grade 2-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 6- 8 and Grade 9-12.
The winner in each category will receive a $200 savings bond; second place, a $100 bond; and third place, a $50 bond.
All winners will be entered in the National Association of Conservation Districts poster contest, according to a press release.
The competition is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Committee, New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts and the state’s 15 soil conservation districts, which work to conserve and manage soil and water resources in the state.
To find a local soil conservation district, go to the website at www.nj.gov/agriculture/ divisions/anr/nrc/conservdistricts.html. All entries must be submitted through the local soil conservation districts.
For more information about the poster contest and an entry form, visit www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/pdf/ conservationpostercontest.pdf.