We love to hear and share what kids have to say about the environment! In this video, kids told us about things they do to help the environment. Since we want to hear more and encourage kids to get outside and write about their experiences, EnviroGorge has created a Kids Summer Writing Contest.
EnviroGorge invites kids (grades 3-12) to write an essay related to the Gorge environment – and win prizes! The deadline is August 30, 2016 and the entry form can be found below.
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Below are some topics to choose from (or you can think of your own):
- All entries must be non-fiction essays pertaining to both the environment and the Gorge
- One thing I do to help the Gorge environment is…..
- My environmental hero in the Gorge is……
- My biggest environment concern in the Gorge is…..
- The wildlife (or other critters or native plants) in my (Gorge) neighborhood….
- Advanced writers may submit a news article (complete with quotes from interviews and references).
Awards – Thank you to our sponsors who have donated great prizes!!! The first 50 entries receive a goodie bag donated by BPA. One winner will be chosen by EnviroGorge from each grade category to receive one of the prizes below.
- Hood River Hobbies – a $100 Gift Certificate for one 1st place winner
- Underground Music Station 1 month of private beginner lessons on loaned bass, drums, or guitar $100 value for 1 first place winner
- Northwest Taekwondo – 1 month of free lessons in The Dalles or Hood River $100 value (includes uniform loan) for 1 first place winner
- Publication on Envirogorge.com (and associated social media) for all first place winners and some runners up
- Prizes will not be mailed but must be picked up at designated locations. Winners notified via email/ phone.
Entry is free — EnviroGorge sponsors the materials and staff time. If you would like to help us continue our work, consider a small sponsorhip.
For further submission details, download the (required) entry form below:
Writing contest entry form final
