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 Isa Alvarez
Location: Bisbee Arizona
Photo by Alexis Sedillo Mestas
This picture of is of a yellow leaf still on the tree during the fall season.
Location: Tucson Arizona
Photo by Adam Herrera
Location: Bisbee Arizona
Photo by Damiani Bojorquez
A photo of a big Coyote
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by Sol Escarriga
Location: Bisbee Arizona
Photo by Carred Skinner
Location: Tucson
Photo by Aubrey Bowe
a bunny rummaging through branch's an undergrowth of the Riparian Preserve
Location: Riparian Preserve
Photo by Sophia Padilla
False Cuban Chameleon sitting on his branch.
Location: Gilbert
Photo by Zara Storch
Location: Piestewa Peak
Photo by Aaron Minton
Red-tailed hawk overlooking superstition mountains with a Navajo art influenced background.
Location: Silly Mountain Park
Photo by Betsabel Arcos
An adorable orange cat is watching this orange tree; remembering his past wildlife in Arizona... The beauty of Arizona. :)
Location: Flowing Wells High School
Photo by Alan Cruz
Location: Flowing Wells High School