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 Dipper Bunch | This photo is of one cloud, it looked like it was created by something more than nature.

Photo by Dipper Bunch

This photo is of one cloud, it looked like it was created by something more than nature.

Location: Flowing Wells Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85705

Photo by Isabela Walker |

Photo by Isabela Walker

Location: flowing wells high school

Photo by Alejandro Alvarez-heredia | bird chilling in a tree.

Photo by Alejandro Alvarez-heredia

bird chilling in a tree.

Location: flowing wells high school

Photo by Emma Wallen | A cactus standing as the mountains lay behind it

Photo by Emma Wallen

A cactus standing as the mountains lay behind it

Location: Bush Highway

Photo by Kaitlyn Johnson | Photo of a palm tree plant with the sun setting in the background.

Photo by Kaitlyn Johnson

Photo of a palm tree plant with the sun setting in the background.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Photo by Kaitlyn Johnson | Photo of Lemon’s on a tree, pretty leaves and lemons have a bright yellow color.

Photo by Kaitlyn Johnson

Photo of Lemon’s on a tree, pretty leaves and lemons have a bright yellow color.

Location: Desert Hills, AZ

Photo by Julie Shipley | A bird flew around and perfect timing for it flying over the Serrano cactus

Photo by Julie Shipley

A bird flew around and perfect timing for it flying over the Serrano cactus

Location: White Tanks

Photo by Nixon Lydic | Cactus in the beautiful desert surrounded by mountains.

Photo by Nixon Lydic

Cactus in the beautiful desert surrounded by mountains.

Location: Surprise, Arizona

Photo by Katelyn Parren | A breathtaking view of the desert, where rocky cliffs and towering cacti create a rugged yet beautiful landscape. The warm sunlight and open sky highlight the natural majesty of the Southwest.

Photo by Katelyn Parren

A breathtaking view of the desert, where rocky cliffs and towering cacti create a rugged yet beautiful landscape. The warm sunlight and open sky highlight the natural majesty of the Southwest.

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Photo by Katelyn Parren | While exploring the beauty of Boyce Thompson Arboretum, I captured a stunning close-up of a vibrant cardinal, showcasing its brilliant red feathers and sharp features—a perfect miniature version of our beloved Arizona Cardinal’s mascot, Big Red.

Photo by Katelyn Parren

While exploring the beauty of Boyce Thompson Arboretum, I captured a stunning close-up of a vibrant cardinal, showcasing its brilliant red feathers and sharp features—a perfect miniature version of our beloved Arizona Cardinal’s mascot, Big Red.

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Photo by Isaac Marks | Sunset Featuring fancy bottle of cologne

Photo by Isaac Marks

Sunset Featuring fancy bottle of cologne

Location: Tucson

Photo by Isaac Marks | My photograph captures a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting nectar from a vibrant purple flower. The bee's body is covered in fine hairs, and its characteristic black and golden-brown striped abdomen is clearly visible. Its delicate, translucent wings are slightly blurred, likely in motion as it hovers over the petals. The bee’s legs, covered in pollen, are gripping the flower as it feeds. The background consists of blurred purple petals, adding depth and enhancing the bee as the focal point of the image. The photograph highlights the intricate details of the bee’s anatomy and its essential role in pollination.

Photo by Isaac Marks

My photograph captures a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting nectar from a vibrant purple flower. The bee's body is covered in fine hairs, and its characteristic black and golden-brown striped abdomen is clearly visible. Its delicate, translucent wings are slightly blurred, likely in motion as it hovers over the petals. The bee’s legs, covered in pollen, are gripping the flower as it feeds. The background consists of blurred purple petals, adding depth and enhancing the bee as the focal point of the image. The photograph highlights the intricate details of the bee’s anatomy and its essential role in pollination.

Location: Tucson