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 Sophia Akin
When the forest starts to quiet down after a long day and watch the beautiful colors of the fading sun.
Location: Vernon
Photo by Brayden Glogowski
Cooling off at Saguaro Lake with my friends.
Location: Saguaro Lake
Photo by Brayden Glogowski
Sedona day trip at Cathedral Rock with my friends!
Location: Sedona Arizona at Cathedral Rock
Photo by Sophia Akin
When humans catch the perfect moment when the last little bit of daylight hits the mountains before night falls.
Location: Phoenix
Photo by Isabelle Karg
Taken in Sedona.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Desiree Carrillo
A Praying Mantis that caught a Butterfly for a snack, and hid away into the bushes
Location: Andrada Polytechnic High School
Photo by Landon Ensign
A butterfly with its wings out
Location: Andrada Polytechnic high school
Photo by A. Todd Foley
Location: Secret Slide Rock
Photo by Rheana Ortega
Capturing the sunset between the leaves
Location: Kiwanis
Photo by Nolan Kinkade
Man meets nature as it carves its path through the snow.
Location: Snow bowl AZ
Photo by Nolan Kinkade
I am appreciative to have witnessed nature restore itself when it seems and feels like all is lost.
Location: Greer AZ
Photo by A. Todd Foley
Location: Horshoe Bend