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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Photos must be of locations in Arizona.
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I hereby certify that this submission follows all contest rules and attempting to submit more than two (2) photographs will result in my immediate disqualification.
As the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant listed above, I hereby agree to the above terms individually myself and on the minor participant's behalf. I further agree that I will be responsible for supervising the minor child for all activities relating to this photography. I release, indemnify and hold harmless The Nature Conservancy and its officers, directors, agents and employees from any and all claims that I or the minor participant may now or hereafter have against any of the aforementioned parties arising out of or in connection with this photography event, including without limitation, any and all claims for invasion of privacy, infringement of any right of publicity, defamation, and any other personal, privacy, and/or property rights or any other rights of any kind. By checking this box, I agree to all the terms of this Liability Release and Waiver agreement on behalf of myself and the minor participant listed.

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Photo by Hayden | I wanted to get the fall season

Photo by Hayden

I wanted to get the fall season

Location: Flowing wells high school

Photo by Renee Sotelo |

Photo by Renee Sotelo

Location: Tucson, Az.

Photo by Renee Sotelo |

Photo by Renee Sotelo

Location: Tucson, Az.

Photo by Chevy Forman |

Photo by Chevy Forman

Location: Flowing Wells High School

Photo by Ian Hooyman | This Photo displays a sunset view from Lookout Mountain with mountains in the distance and a bright array of colors shown throughout the sky. I went to the mountain right before the sun set to get this picture.

Photo by Ian Hooyman

This Photo displays a sunset view from Lookout Mountain with mountains in the distance and a bright array of colors shown throughout the sky. I went to the mountain right before the sun set to get this picture.

Location: Lookout Mountain

Photo by Carred Skinner |

Photo by Carred Skinner

Location: 3725 N Flowing Wells Rd

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima |

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima

Location: Bisbee

Photo by Damiani Bojorquez |

Photo by Damiani Bojorquez

Location: Phoenix Zoo

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima |

Photo by Ezekiel.niyonzima

Location: Bisbee

Photo by Josiah McDonald |

Photo by Josiah McDonald

Location: Tucson, AZ

Photo by Avery Olsen | A macro shot of a plant with some spiderwebs on it

Photo by Avery Olsen

A macro shot of a plant with some spiderwebs on it

Location: River & La Cañada, Tucson, AZ

Photo by Sofia Negrete Montaño | Beneath the embrace of the sun, this tortoise stands as a silent witness to the passage of time. Its weathered shell, etched with the marks of countless years, tells a story of endurance, wisdom, and quiet strength. Reminding us that true resilience is not in speed, but in persistence. In a world that rushes forward, the Guardian of Time remains, a living testament to patience and the timeless rhythm of nature.

Photo by Sofia Negrete Montaño

Beneath the embrace of the sun, this tortoise stands as a silent witness to the passage of time. Its weathered shell, etched with the marks of countless years, tells a story of endurance, wisdom, and quiet strength. Reminding us that true resilience is not in speed, but in persistence. In a world that rushes forward, the Guardian of Time remains, a living testament to patience and the timeless rhythm of nature.

Location: Highland High School