The topic for the 2023 Art and Writing Contest is
Keeping It Wild! Sustaining Kentucky's Native Wildlife
Each year the contest educates students on one of the following topics: soil, water, forestry or wildlife conservation. This year it is about wildlife conservation. Students may take the knowledge that they have gained from the study guide for the current year and turn it into artwork for grades K-5 or a writing essay for grades 6-12. Entries are judged at the school, county and state levels with prize money for the winners of each level. Participating teachers are eligible for an award, also. If you are a teacher, or know someone who is, please call 502-538-0628 for information on how to sign students up for this contest.
Click below to see the full study guide.
Homeschool youth are eligible to enter this contest as well. Homeschool entries will be accepted and judged, as one group, against other homeschoolers, since they are not affiliated with a county school. First, second and third place winners will be chosen by a judge provided by Soil Conservation. The first place winner will be eligible for the county level competition. Entries are due in our office located at 1048 N. Bardstown Rd., Mt. Washington by November 17, 2023.