5th & 6th-grade
Conservation Poster Contest

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In partnership with San Luis Valley conservation districts, the NACD (National Association of Conservation Districts) hosts an annual poster contest for 5th and 6th graders. Students learn about a unique conservation topic and submit an original piece of art to their local conservation district with the possibility of advancing to the state and national level. Each year a conservation theme is chosen from a rotation of water, soil, habitats, and forestry.

RGWCEI provides interactive presentations for classrooms and online resources, giving background knowledge on the topic, and conveying contest details. Our presentations are aligned with 5th & 6th Colorado life science standards with connections to local conservation efforts. We also provide additional learning resources, entry forms, and poster boards for all participants. The entry deadline is typically mid-October; contact hannah@rgwcei.org in August or early September if you are interested.

2025 Theme

This year's conservation theme is Home is Where the Habitat is. In our classroom presentations, students will learn about SLV habitats and the animals that depend on them, and how humans can positively and negatively affect habitats. We'll share additional resources with teachers. Links and form copies can be found below. The deadline is the beginning of October (the exact date can be set on a school-by-school basis), and entry forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and taped to the back of the poster.

Visit the NACD website for more detail on National Contest

Quick Guide

Contest Rules

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Entry Form

Brainstorming Worksheet

Entry Form

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Posters are judged by local conservation district members, winners advance to the state level and judged at the CACD (Colorado Association of Conservation Districts) competition