2025 Adventures in Nature Student Photo Contest
2024 First Place photograph by Jessica Finnie
The Nature Conservancy in Arizona, in partnership with Arizona Highways and Arizona's Family,
presents the
12th Annual “Adventures in Nature” Student Photo Contest
Students aged 13-18 are invited to enter up to two photos that capture Arizona’s beauty and wildlife for a chance to win cash prizes. The contest is open for submissions between March 1-31, 2025, and the top 10 winners will be announced on a virtual awards ceremony on April 17th, 2025. All contestants will receive a Zoom invitation by email.
See last year’s winners here.
Prizes:
First place - $5,000
Second place - $2,500
Third place - $1,000
7 Honorable Mentions - $250 each
Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
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Photo by Jerome Kassi
This photo encapsulates the timeless experience that is an Arizona sunset in the heart of AZ. From the ruggedness of the desert to the beauty of the natural foliage, it truly displays the diversity of Arizona's landscape.
Location: Paradise Valley, AZ
Photo by Kody Sierra
A swan standing in a grassy area on the edge of a lake at Discovery Park
Location: Discovery District Park
Photo by Kayden Klain
Macro photo
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by Justin
A rabbit hopping along a grassy pasture.
Location: Gilbert
Photo by Adonis short
took photo high up on the mountain
Location: Sedona
Photo by Carson Prough
I liked a car and my eye's were on it and everything else was blurred out in my vision.
Location: DownTown Gilbert
Photo by Camille Ricks
Location: Gilbert Arizona lds Temple
Photo by Zach Reyes
A nice picture that was taken at a park to encapsulate the beauty of the park and wildlife surrounding.
Location: Riparian Preserve
Photo by Katie Skousen
A river in the Sedona forest mountains
Location: Sedona
Photo by Kody Sierra
A duck sitting at the edge of a lake at Discovery Park
Location: Discovery District Park
Photo by Logan Petrucci
Some yellow wildflowers pasted against a bright, blue, contrasting sky.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by Grace Keenan
On the drive up to lake pleasant there were several wild burros just off the road. They were curious and friendly, often walking up to car windows to say hello!
Location: Lake Pleasant