2025 Adventures in Nature Student Photo Contest
2024 First Place photograph by Jessica Finnie
The Nature Conservancy in Arizona, in partnership with Arizona Highways and Arizona's Family,
presents the
12th Annual “Adventures in Nature” Student Photo Contest
Students aged 13-18 are invited to enter up to two photos that capture Arizona’s beauty and wildlife for a chance to win cash prizes. The contest is open for submissions between March 1-31, 2025, and the top 10 winners will be announced on a virtual awards ceremony on April 17th, 2025. All contestants will receive a Zoom invitation by email.
See last year’s winners here.
Prizes:
First place - $5,000
Second place - $2,500
Third place - $1,000
7 Honorable Mentions - $250 each
Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
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Photo by Aiden Bullaro
Tailings ponds are large bodies of water that contain copper mining run-off. Copper mining has played a huge role in the history of Arizona with the state still being the largest producer in the United States. These tailing ponds signify the rich history of one of the state's largest exports.
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Photo by Lani Byman
Went on a hike with my family and took pictures, this one stood out to me the most. This hike is a memorial for fire fighters who died to save the town.
Location: Granite Mountain Hot Shot Memorial Hike, Arizona
Photo by Lani Byman
Photograph of a cane cholla at Golden hour sunset. These can be found all over the state and create a beautiful scenery.
Location: New River, Arizona
Photo by Jack Bolton
Desert landscape with cacti and mountains.
Location: Gateway Trail
Photo by Logan Clark
Lightning photo taken on a rainy night by reach 11
Location: Reach 11
Photo by Cameron Herring
My family visited Horseshoe Bend on March 10, 2025.
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona
Photo by Cameron Herring
I took picture with my cell phone. My family visited Horseshoe Bend on March 10, 2025.
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona
Photo by Raelyn Holliday
A sunset photo of one of Arizona's beautiful temples.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Photo by Rhett Wade
Newly born calf nursing its mother after just being born.
Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Photo by Rhett Wade
Bald eagle flying down to catch fish in the water.
Location: Glen Canyon
Photo by Olivia Hahn
The way the clouds part just perfectly bring a sense of peace and reminds myself of the froth of waves when at sea.
Location: Avondale
Photo by Olivia Hahn
Ad the sun reflects of of the water it makes me and hopefully others full og glee
Location: Avondale