Carmen A.
Category III (Grades 6-8)
1st Place Winner
Iowa
Kids “Take It Outside” with IDNR Art Contest
To view all of the winning posters visit the IDNR
Education Competitions:
Over
1800 Iowa students, ranging from Kindergarten to grade 12, participated in this
year’s Iowa Department of Natural Resources “Take It Outside” Art Contest. Entries
showcased children enjoying their favorite natural places in Iowa – from
prairies and forests to lakes and streams.
This year art contest participants were asked to portray their favorite
natural place to “take it outside”. They were asked to show what makes the
place special to them. From hiking, fishing, hunting, reading under a tree to
bird watching, lying in the grass, and climbing trees – this year’s
participants showed us the wonderful ways they like to enjoy Iowa’s natural
resources!
Iowa is abundant with wonderful natural resources and natural areas are
found throughout the state. Natural places can be public, such as state parks
and recreations areas, or private, such as farms and backyards. Regardless of
size or location, natural places connect us to the outdoors and enrich our lives.
Schools were asked to submit posters in the following categories:
Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12. All categories were
for original hand-drawn artwork. Winners were selected based on portrayal of
theme, creative expression, originality, visual appeal, and artistic
merit.
Category I: Grades K-2
1st Place – Emma F., Homeschool
1st Place – Ethan H., Homeschool
Best Use of Color – Krystal W., Benton Community
Schools
Category II: Grades 3-5
1st Place – Nathan P., Mid-Prairie
HSAP
Best Use of Theme – Rebecca U., Pleasant Valley
Schools
Most Creative – Molly S., South Tama Schools
Best Use of Color – Amelia J., Des Moines Catholic
Diocese
Category III: Grades 6-8
1st Place – Carmen A., Benton
Community Schools
Most Creative – Tyler P., Ames Schools
Best Use of Color – Emily P., Southeast Polk
Community Schools
Category IV: Grades 9-12
1st Place – Gabby R., West Marshall
Schools
Best Use of Theme – Tessa M., North Polk Schools
Individual artists who placed first in each
category received a prize package of exploration and/or outdoor recreation
supplies. Every participant received a certificate from the IDNR. Winning entries
will be displayed during the Iowa State Fair at the DNR building.
Grant
for natural resources-based recreation experience
Each
school that submitted art contest entries was entered in a drawing to receive a
grant (total of 4 grants awarded) for a fishing field experience at a local
outdoor recreation area.
Thank you again for all of the
entries! We enjoyed the opportunity to view all of the
wonderful artwork and creativity of the students!
