NDEE seeking 2025 calendar contest entries

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking student entries for the 2025 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar.

The contest is open to all Nebraska students from kindergarten through 12th grade, and the submission deadline is May 1.

NDEE is looking for drawings or paintings that demonstrate the importance of good environmental practices or provide tips on reducing waste; boosting recycling efforts; or protecting Nebraska’s air, land and water.

The department will select 13 drawings or paintings to be featured in the calendar.

In addition to having their art featured, students with winning entries will be invited to a recognition ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln during the summer.

Contest winners and their teachers will be notified via mail by May 24.

During the past 19 years that the state agency has sponsored the contest, the department has received thousands of impressive entries from students across the state.

To view the contest guidelines, download the entry forms and find related information, people may visit the department’s calendar contest webpage at dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg. nsf/OnWeb/CalendarContest.