2025 Adventures in Nature Student Photo Contest

A white horse chases a brown horse at top speed through a green and scrubby setting, getting close enough to bite. By Jessica Finnie

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. 

Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, Arizona's Family TV and Arizona Highways
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We will begin accepting submissions on March 1st, 2025.

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Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima |

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima

Location: Bisbee

Photo by Damiani Bojorquez |

Photo by Damiani Bojorquez

Location: Phoenix Zoo

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima |

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima

Location: Bisbee

Photo by Josiah McDonald |

Photo by Josiah McDonald

Location: Tucson, AZ

Photo by Avery Olsen | A macro shot of a plant with some spiderwebs on it

Photo by Avery Olsen

A macro shot of a plant with some spiderwebs on it

Location: River & La Cañada, Tucson, AZ

Photo by Sofia Negrete Montaño | Beneath the embrace of the sun, this tortoise stands as a silent witness to the passage of time. Its weathered shell, etched with the marks of countless years, tells a story of endurance, wisdom, and quiet strength. Reminding us that true resilience is not in speed, but in persistence. In a world that rushes forward, the Guardian of Time remains, a living testament to patience and the timeless rhythm of nature.

Photo by Sofia Negrete Montaño

Beneath the embrace of the sun, this tortoise stands as a silent witness to the passage of time. Its weathered shell, etched with the marks of countless years, tells a story of endurance, wisdom, and quiet strength. Reminding us that true resilience is not in speed, but in persistence. In a world that rushes forward, the Guardian of Time remains, a living testament to patience and the timeless rhythm of nature.

Location: Highland High School

Photo by isa |

Photo by isa

Location: downtown Tucson

Photo by Grey Brenner | This photograph was taken in a lake in Flagstaff. It portrays a goose swimming in the lake as the water ripples around it.

Photo by Grey Brenner

This photograph was taken in a lake in Flagstaff. It portrays a goose swimming in the lake as the water ripples around it.

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Photo by Kaden Rogers | I captured a photo of three starlings to show how yet beautiful, also harmful as the starlings are an invasive species I took this photo to open eyes to the harm these beautiful creatures cause to our environment

Photo by Kaden Rogers

I captured a photo of three starlings to show how yet beautiful, also harmful as the starlings are an invasive species I took this photo to open eyes to the harm these beautiful creatures cause to our environment

Location: Phoenix

Photo by Morgan Dormer | This photo captures the beauty of Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona just before sunset. The lighting is almost golden which brings out the warm colors in the landscape. The path in the foreground adds texture and depth to the photo. The blue of the sky adds contrast implementing an interesting element. The timing of the photo shows a tranquil and timeless feeling.

Photo by Morgan Dormer

This photo captures the beauty of Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona just before sunset. The lighting is almost golden which brings out the warm colors in the landscape. The path in the foreground adds texture and depth to the photo. The blue of the sky adds contrast implementing an interesting element. The timing of the photo shows a tranquil and timeless feeling.

Location: Bell Rock, Sedona Arizona

Photo by Alexandra Flood | This image captures the Arizona sunset casting beautiful shades over Sedona's iconic Red Mountains while highlighting the essence of the Arizona desert. The distant mountains are visible, with an interplay of light and shadow in the background, filling the sky with soft shades of blue and making a short hike a visually stunning experience in Sedona, Arizona.

Photo by Alexandra Flood

This image captures the Arizona sunset casting beautiful shades over Sedona's iconic Red Mountains while highlighting the essence of the Arizona desert. The distant mountains are visible, with an interplay of light and shadow in the background, filling the sky with soft shades of blue and making a short hike a visually stunning experience in Sedona, Arizona.

Location: Sedona, Arizona

Photo by Simon Alter | These two Saguaros sit and watch the creek, observing, listening, and protecting it. They are the creek's guardians.

Photo by Simon Alter

These two Saguaros sit and watch the creek, observing, listening, and protecting it. They are the creek's guardians.

Location: Sabino Creek, Tucson AZ