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 Matthew La Rue
Rock formations at Watson Lake
Location: Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ
Photo by Treyson Cook
A winding road leads through the rugged desert landscape toward a majestic mountain bathed in golden sunlight. The scene captures the beauty of the arid terrain, dotted with cacti and desert shrubs, under a sky filled with dramatic clouds.
Location: Phon D Sutton Recreation Area
Photo by Callie Burton
I took this picture early morning in summer. I actually had forgotten that I had gotten this photo until I was formatting my memory cards. I love how this photo reminds me that you don’t need to drive hours to get the perfect shot, sometimes it’s in your own backyard.
Location: Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Photo by Callie Burton
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Photo by Kym Storry
Chuckwalla trying to enter my room
Location: New River
Photo by Kym Storry
Was looking out bathroom door when Bob Cat jumped onto block wall
Location: New River
Photo by Lacey B
I little while after some storms new plant life sprouted, and I noticed it attracted the local wildlife like rabbits. So I grabbed my camera and laid down on my stomach to be eye level with the small critters and stayed still & silent. Awhile after I got into my spot this Cottontail popped out of the Creosote and slowly hopped through the slightly green clearing and I took a handful of photos, and this was my favorite.
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Photo by Lacey B
I was sitting still at the lakeside under the shade of a large tree watching for any of the local wildlife. Then this beautiful bright orange dragonfly landed next to me and I immediately took the opportunity and took multiple photos.
Location: Rose Canyon Lake, Arizona
Photo by Jayden
Took a shot of the Arizona Sky after the storm
Location: Unionhills & Cave Creek Rd
Photo by Peyton Pamula
This was a picture taken at around 7:10 am in my high school parking lot. Nothing beats a Arizona sunrise
Location: Centennial high school
Photo by Cody Montgomery
A beautiful and majestic harris hawk resting on top of a street light enjoying the scenery.
Location: Buckeye arizona
Photo by Cody Montgomery
This is a picture of a beautiful arizona mountain goat found in pine top mountain range.
Location: Pine top arizona