The Flint River Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2021 Stewardship Week theme: “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities”. Stewardship Week, which will be celebrated April 26 – May 2, 2021 is celebrated each year to promote natural resource conservation across various topics including soil, water, and habitat.
“Incorporating the Poster Contest is a fun and educational learning experience for all students of all ages to celebrate Stewardship Week,” says Education Coordinator Abby Davis.
In addition to providing area schools with valuable conservation and natural resource learning materials, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an annual poster contest for kindergarten through fifth grade students from counties located in the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District. These counties include Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, and Seminole counties. Posters must incorporate the “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities” theme. A digital photograph of the front of the poster and entry form will be accepted by emailing to abby@flintriverswcd.org by Friday, April 30, 2021.
Monetary prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. The District winner will also advance to the state competition where the poster entry will be judged against other entries from across Georgia.
This year marks the 66th Anniversary of the National Association of Conservation District Stewardship Week. During Stewardship Week, local conservation districts and state associations provide educational resources on the importance of soil health, water quality, pollinator habitats, and other conservation topics.
If you are interested in participating in the 2021 FRSWCD Poster Contest and would like to obtain more information, please contact your local Flint River SWCD Supervisor or email Flint River SWCD at info@flintriverswcd.org or visit flintriverswcd.org/poster-contest-guidelines