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 Nevaeh Ruiz
A red fox is relaxing on a boulder, pondering me.
Location: Bearizona
Photo by Natalie Gallardo
This image of a Northern Mockingbird, which was captured with its beak open. The background is an out-of-focus blend of the leafs and branches of the trees.
Location: Desert Horizon Park, Phoeni
Photo by Olivia Kauffman
An image of the sun hidden behind a cloud during a very orange and bright sunset contrasting with the silhouette of the palm trees and landscape in front.
Location: Lookout Mountain
Photo by Ashley
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by Ashley
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by Aidan Howe
Location: Flowing Wells Highschool
Photo by Yailyn Valenzuela
Location: Tucson Mall
Photo by Yailyn Valenzuela
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by Joanelys Pagan Delgado
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by Aidan Howe
This photo was taken at the Phoenix Zoo while on a school field trip.
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by Joanelys Pagan Delgado
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by Maximo Lopez
Fast Shutter Speed Water Macro
Location: Tucson