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
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Photo by Cameron Herring
My family visited Horseshoe Bend on March 10, 2025.
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona
Photo by Cameron Herring
I took picture with my cell phone. My family visited Horseshoe Bend on March 10, 2025.
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona
Photo by Raelyn Holliday
A sunset photo of one of Arizona's beautiful temples.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Photo by Rhett Wade
Newly born calf nursing its mother after just being born.
Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Photo by Rhett Wade
Bald eagle flying down to catch fish in the water.
Location: Glen Canyon
Photo by Olivia Hahn
The way the clouds part just perfectly bring a sense of peace and reminds myself of the froth of waves when at sea.
Location: Avondale
Photo by Olivia Hahn
Ad the sun reflects of of the water it makes me and hopefully others full og glee
Location: Avondale
Photo by Senna Smith
A mother cow and her calf watch as a car drives by
Location: Perkinsville, AZ
Photo by Senna Smith
A cow grazes near a small creek in Perkinsville
Location: Perkinsville, AZ
Photo by Noah Combs
When I was leaving the ranch I saw the horse licking a salt block, I drove my him and he lifted his head up. It was raining in this photo. When he picked his head up I took the picture.
Location: N Hicks Rd Globe, AZ 85501
Photo by Noah Combs
We had just got done feeding our cattle that we just brought in, I saw a great photo opportunity and grabbed my camera took this photo then edited it.
Location: N Hicks Rd Globe, AZ 85501
Photo by Daniel Castillo
Poppies growing in the concrete sidewalk of Picacho, Arizona
Location: Picacho Arizona