Creative Writing & Poetry Contests
2017-2018 Theme: "Let It Grow"
2018-2019 Theme: "Pop Goes The Seed"
Excite and encourage our Youth to express and explore their creative thoughts through different types of poetry. National Garden Clubs's Poetry Contest enables our Youth to embrace their creativity through the art of writing. Be imaginative and join the winners to see your poetry in a printed booklet!
Chairman Joyce Johnson
Deadline: December 1st
Click here for contest eligibility and contest rules.
Butterfly Poster Contest
Deadline to District Chairman for Judging - March 1
Deadline to State Butterfly Chairman - April 1
District will send the 1st place poster in each grade
To encourage the appreciation of butterflies, there is a $5 cash award for the best butterfly poster in each grade K-12. Computer posters accepted and judged seperately.
1. Poster size 8 1/2" x 11". Do not fold or use glitter.
2. Include on back of poster: Name, Grade, School, Home Address, Sponsorshing Garden Club and address, and District.
Youth Contests
Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
First through fifth grade students are invited to demonstrate through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl their understanding of fire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles.
The Grand Prize National Poster Winner will win a free round-trip airfare and accommodations for four to Washington, DC. $50 will also be awarded to the First Place National Winners from each grade level sponsored by National Garden Clubs.
