Geauga SWCD Holds Poster Contest

March 2, 2017 by Staff Report

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 30 through May 7 as Stewardship Week, marking the 62nd year of the national event. In celebration, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a poster contest. The theme is “Soils Are Full of Life.”

The purpose of the contest is to encourage in youth a connection to the important benefit of protecting our soil and water resources. Students will discover the environmental and health benefits of soil through this conservation instilled contest.

The contest is open to all students from public, private and home schools. Invite Geauga SWCD into the classroom for a free “Soils Are Full of Life” program focusing on the benefits healthy soil while encouraging students as they begin their creative journey on their posters.

Posters must measure between 8 1/2- by-11 inches and 22-by-28 inches and must be submitted to the Geauga SWCD office at 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, on or before May 19.

The Geauga SWCD is offering first and second place prizes in each grade level category: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. The first place winners in each category will move on to the area competition, where they will then have an opportunity to move on to the state competition and then national.

For information, contact Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122 or www.geaugaswcd.com.