The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) proclaimed April 27 – May 4, 2025, as Stewardship Week, marking the 70th year of the national event. In celebration of Stewardship Week, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring a Poster Contest. Corresponding with stewardship week the theme is “Home is Where the Habitat is.” Join us in recognizing the importance of these habitats year-round, as we work together to ensure their health and resilience for future generations. Let’s continue our efforts to make a lasting impact on both natural and managed environments.
The purpose of the contest is to encourage in our youth a connection to the important benefit of protecting our soil and water resources. All students from public, private, and home schools are encouraged to enter. Posters must measure 14 inches x 22 inches. Digital posters (photographs or scanned copies of the hand drawn posters in a png/jpeg format) will be accepted. Digital submissions must be clear and well-framed.
Empowering All Voices. Introducing the NACD Braille Poster Contest; this inclusive competition invites blind and low-vision students in grades K-12 to participate. Contestants may use braille as well as written lettering and art to create posters that champion natural resource conservation, ensuring equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their visual abilities.
Additional Assist Poster Contest. The Additional Assist Poster Contest is open to all students who may benefit from additional assistance in completing their posters. This contest promotes accessibility and embraces diversity by providing a platform for students of varying abilities to express their creativity and advocate for natural resource conservation.
All posters must be submitted to the Geauga SWCD office at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, on or before May 30, 2025, or emailed to Katie Nainiger at knainiger@geauga.oh.gov. The Geauga SWCD is offering a first and second place prize in each category. Categories are by grade and are as follows: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. The first-place winners in each category will move on to the state competition , first-place winner at state then move on to National.
For information about Stewardship Week and the Conservation Poster Contest, contact Katie Nainiger, Geauga SWCD at 1-440-834-1122 or www.geaugaswcd.com. Additional information about Stewardship Week is available on the NACD website at www.nacdnet.org.
