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HARTINGTON — The Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (LCNRD) invites all K–12 students to participate in the National Poster Contest sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the NACD Auxiliary.
2025 Theme: “HOME IS WHERE THE HABITAT IS” This year’s theme emphasizes the vital role of both natural and managed habitats in supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. From forests and wetlands to urban parks and backyard trees, every habitat contributes to the health of our planet.
Habitats not only provide shelter for wildlife - they also clean our air and water, prevent erosion, regulate climate, and sustain ecosystems essential to life.
The poster contest is open to students, grades K through 12, with judging categories between grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Posters will be judged at the local, state, and national levels, with the top posters in each judging category moving on to the next level. The top three posters in each of the judging categories at the national contest level will receive $200 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third.
Judging is based on four criteria, Conservation Message (50 percent), Visual Effectiveness (30 percent), Originality (10 percent), and Universal Appeal (10 percent). Posters can be created using any flat or two-dimensional effect such as paint, crayon, colored pencils, colored paper, or any other materials. The theme “HOME IS WHERE THE HABITAT IS” should be visible on the poster.
Please package posters so they remain flat when sent in for judg ing. Posters should be between 8.5” x 11” and 11” x 17”. Include the contest entry form on the back of each student’s poster. There is a category for grades 7- 12, which is the Digital Poster Contest. This is an individual student poster contest, not a team poster contest. The deadline for receipt of posters at the local level is October 3, 2025. Send or deliver all posters to the Lewis and Clark NRD, 608 N Robinson, PO Box 518 Hartington, NE 68739.
If you have questions, contact LCNRD at 402-254-6758 or [email protected] 23 Nebraska NRDs administer tree planting programs to provide trees and shrubs for local landowners. Each district varies, but possible services include: planting, weed barrier installation or weed control, and drip irrigation. Free prairie grass seed will also be available as part of the Native Prairie and Pollinator Awareness Project.
For more information on the Conservation Tree Program and other conservation resources, visit www.nrdnet.org.
