The Trinity River Authority's annual art competition is a great opportunity for first through eighth grade students living in the Trinity River basin to create original works of art that demonstrate positive ways of protecting the environment through recycling. All works of art must include the phrase “Take care of Texas”, spelled correctly, to qualify. After the competition, participants were encouraged to use the techniques they had learned in a natural-themed Halloween art contest. To further explore the native plants, animals, and ecology of Central Texas, a series of interactive summer presentations, expertly guided local walks, and fun educational activities for children of all ages were organized.
Last National Public Lands Day, a small wildlife refuge in South Texas devised an innovative way for volunteers to express their love for the local environment. Additionally, high school agricultural science students interested in conservation are invited to participate in the public speaking contest on soil and water management. All contest entries at the local and state levels must be submitted along with this contest entry form (placed on the back of each poster) within the delivery dates set by the local conservation district. Works of art must be original works created by the contest participant and must not have been submitted, distributed, or won any other prize in any other contest. The contest is a partnership between the Texas FFA, the Texas Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers, the State of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board, and the Texas Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. TCEQ commissioners and representatives of the Texas Chemical Council will recognize the three Grand Prize winners at the Texas environmental excellence award banquet in May 2024. Furthermore, Texas students enrolled in grades K-5 are invited to participate in the Take Care of Texas Kids art contest from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The Trinity River Authority's annual art competition is an excellent opportunity for young students living in the Trinity River basin to showcase their creativity while learning about environmental protection through recycling.
The interactive summer presentations, expertly guided local walks, and fun educational activities for children of all ages provide an engaging way to explore Central Texas' native plants, animals, and ecology. The public speaking contest on soil and water management is open to high school agricultural science students interested in conservation. Additionally, all participants are eligible for recognition at the Texas environmental excellence award banquet. To enter any of these contests, participants must submit their work along with a contest entry form within the delivery dates set by their local conservation district. All works of art must be original creations that have not been submitted or won any other prize in any other contest.
Furthermore, all entries must include the phrase “Take care of Texas” spelled correctly. The Trinity River Authority's annual art competition and other environmental and conservation contests provide an exciting way for young Texans to learn about protecting their environment while expressing their creativity. With prizes such as recognition at the Texas environmental excellence award banquet up for grabs, these contests are sure to inspire students to take care of their beloved state.
