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.

GALLERY
Displaying 337 - 348 of 466Photo by Wilhelm Huber
Captured on Mt. Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest, this sunset bathes the rugged landscape in warm hues of orange and gold. Framed by towering pines, the snow-covered ground contrasts with the fading light, showcasing the serene beauty of Arizona’s Sky Islands. This moment reflects the quiet grandeur of nature, where the wilderness meets the sky in a breathtaking display.
Location: Mt. Lemmon, Tucson
Photo by Maya Martinez
This photograph was taken during sunrise in February. This Great Horned Owl flew into my backyard that morning and perched itself on a branch of our very large mesquite tree. As I was trying to photograph this owl, my dog caught its attention and its eyes followed my dog leading it to make direct eye contact with my camera lens.
Location: Vail, Arizona
Photo by Braeden Lambert
A towering cumulus cloud ascends dramatically over the Arizona sky, its sunlit edges glowing against deep shadows, while silhouetted trees and a lone cactus anchor the vast desert landscape.
A towering cumulus cloud ascends dramatically over the Arizona sky, its sunlit edges glowing against deep shadows, while silhouetted trees and a lone cactus anchor the vast desert landscape.
Location: Loop 101