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 Presley Gyuro
A stunning, frozen Mt. Lemmon after an ice storm, with a fleeting glimpse of the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness through the clouds.
Location: Mt. Lemmon, Az
Photo by Star Ikamba
Seeing the grandeur of the world around you becomes harder in an urban world. Sometimes going out into nature, free-minded, can give you a much better perspective. At this time in my life, I was heavy-minded, lost in a sense, and taking a walk into nature displayed to me how miniature my worries were. It is extremely beneficial in times of quandary to take a step back and assess your grandeur altogether.
Location: Windy Point Vista, Mount Lemmon
Photo by Isis Ahreelayah
Me and my family were on a road trip to sedona and there were many mountains and canyons but this one just stood out to me, so I took a picture from my car.
Location: Sedona,AZ
Photo by Isis Ahreelayah
I woke up at 6 am and when i was walking downstairs i saw my pool and it looked beautiful. So i went outside and proceeded to take a picture of the beautiful sky reflecting on my pool!
Location: Maricopa
Photo by Morgan J Bricker
Rocks in Sedona
Location: Sedona Arizona
Photo by Morgan J Bricker
Lizard sunbathing on petrified wood
Location: Petrified Forest National Park
Photo by Braden Bridges
The Lesser Goldfinch looks down at me with curiosity.
Location: Tucson
Photo by Sebastian gomez
I was visiting a cabin in flagstaff around December when I walked outside and took this pictures. I really liked the truck and how it had lights on it.
Location: Flagstaff Arizona
Photo by Chloe Shaw
The full worm moon rising over the Mule mountains in Sierra Vista.
Location: Sierra Vista
Photo by Chloe Shaw
A male vermilion flycatcher sitting in a tree at the edge of Patagonia Lake.
Location: Patagonia Lake State Park
Photo by Mioneigh Bradley
This photo captures a close-up of a blooming apple blossom with delicate pink and white petals, surrounded by green leaves. A bee, carrying pollen, is mid-flight circling the flower against a backdrop of a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. This image highlights the beauty of nature and pollination in action.
Location: Tucson
Photo by Nancy Clark
A sunset along the desert of anthem arizona
Location: Anthem Arizona