Each year, the Cape Atlantic Conservation District, in cooperation with New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, sponsors an annual Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored each year by the District to help promote a better understanding of the environmental issues in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

The theme varies from year to year, and is selected in coordination with the National Association of Conservation Districts. The contests are an opportunity for students to explore various natural resource conservation issues, and are a good way for teachers to meet New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in Science, Social Studies and Visual Arts.

The 2012 theme is "Soil to Spoon".  It is important to understand where food comes from, and the connection between your favorite food and soil. Designing a poster and researching the theme can give you a voice in your community on important conservation issues. Good posters tell important stories to present and future generations. Posters capture people's attention with a powerful graphic and share an inspiring message with your community.

The poster contest is open to students in grades 2-12.   All first place winners and second place winners will be selected by the District, and the first place in each age category will receive a $100.00 gift card. First place winners also will have their work sent to Trenton, for judging in the statewide competition. Each second place winner will receive a $50.00 gift card. Contest rules and deadlines will be announced shortly. Please contact Dave Reilly at (609) 625-1517 or davidreilly@capeatlantic.org for more information about the contest.

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