2026 Adventures in Nature Student Photo Contest
Photograph by Max Tuttle
The Nature Conservancy in Arizona, in partnership with Arizona Highways Magazine, presents the 13th 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 1st and March 31st, 2026, and the top 10 winners will be announced on a virtual awards ceremony on April 16th, 2026. All contestants will receive a Zoom invitation by email. See last year’s winners here.
Prizes:
1st place — $5,000
2nd place — $2,500
3rd place — $1,000
7 honorable mentions — $250 each
Please view the updated OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
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Photo by Amaya Burks Ball
A peaceful lake surrounded by tall trees and green plants, making it feel calm and quiet.
Location: Prescott Arizona!
Photo by Amaya Burks Ball
A big red sculpture stands in front of bright red mountains under a clear blue sky.
Location: Sedona Arizona!
Photo by Cieana Reece
The slightly busy streets versus the breathtaking views of the mountains and sky
Location: Sedona
Photo by Cieana Reece
The multitude of colors from the sky, different mountain rocks, and greenery work together in harmony and form a lovely atmosphere
Location: Sedona
Photo by August Sosa
A light green landscape of a roadside on the way to the Grand Canyon.
Location: Arizona Veterans Highway
Photo by August Sosa
The leaves of a mesquite tree horizontally frame the Grand Canyon during golden hour.
Location: Grand Canyon, Arizona
Photo by makayla still
Location: Tucson Arizona Flowing wells High School
Photo by Parke McGuire
Location: Pinetop, Az
Photo by Thien-AN PHAM
Hike
Location: Hieroglyphic Trail @Supersition Mountain
Photo by Malakai Liska-McDonald
It was a cool way for a tree to grow, and it looked like a cool place to take it.
Location: Down Town Tucson
Photo by Sophya.Rchardson
Location: Flowing wells highschool
Photo by Matthew Haggerty
View from the south rim of the Grand Canyon
Location: Grand Canyon