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 Isaac Villa
I took this photo at "Desert' View High School and i enjoy how we have a opening in our campus for beautiful palm trees which is unlikely to see in a hot state and when you think palm trees you think tropical states or water.
Location: Desert View High School
Photo by Amaya Francies
Location: Tucson, Arizona. Flowing Wells Highschool
Photo by Alejandro Alvarez-Heredia
in this photo there is a brid sitting on a tree branch while looking back at the camera
Location: phenix zoo
Photo by Benny Durazo Laborin
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by Katie Skousen
Colorful sunset photo
Location: Vicksburg, AZ
Photo by lupita chavez
an intimidating jaguar looking out
Location: wildlife world zoo
Photo by Lupita Chavez
A pretty jaguar looking up behind the leaves
Location: Wildlife World Zoo
Photo by Lachlan Schreiber
This photo is taken at the Arizona Renaissance fairgrounds, capturing the sun illuminating the clouds around it
Location: Renaissance Fair grounds
Photo by Lachlan Schreiber
A house finch perched on a branch of a tree with clouds streaking in the background
Location: Rincon Univeristy High school
Photo by Lilly Iovino
Location: Sedona, AZ
Photo by Lilly Iovino
Location: Jerome
Photo by Cameron Joseph
Corona del sol on a rainy day
Location: Corona del sol, Tempe