2025-2026

Competition topics for the majority of our contests are derived from the National Association of Conservation District’s (NACD) annual stewardship theme. This year’s theme is “Soil. Where it all Begins”.

Photo

A photo contest that encourages all amateur photographers who reside in Marion County, Florida to showcase their understanding of conservation topics…

Diagram of soil layers with plant roots, titled "Soil. Where it all Begins." Text: National Association of Conservation Districts, 2026.

Poster

An art competition that encourages students to express their understanding of conservation topics through creative and informative posters.

Land Judging

Students learn about soil and land management’s techniques, applying their knowledge to evaluate different soil types.

Found "Junk" Art

An artistic competition that challenges students to create artwork from recycled materials, promoting creativity and environmental awareness.

Envirothon

A hands-on environmental education competition where students explore topics such as forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, soils, and current…

Conservation Landscape Trays

A hands-on contest where students design and create miniature landscapes to demonstrate conservation practices.