The theme for 2023 is “One Water.” The state contest is open to all students in grades PK-12.  We also encourage adults to enter our local contest!

More info can be found at the links below, including contest rules and resources. Submissions will be due in our office by October 6, 2023.  An entry form must accompany each poster. Contact Tim at tim.miller@mountaincastles.org to obtain an entry form.

Resources

Rules

Any Girl Scout or Boy Scout who creates a poster and submits it to their local SWCD for judging can earn the VASWCD Poster Contest Patch.  When submitting a poster to earn the Poster Contest Patch, be sure to check the box on the entry form. For more information about the VASWCD Poster Contest Patch click on the patch or check out our  Scout Patch Program.

ANY student can earn a “Soil Expert” patch (3rd grade & up) or a “Living in Your Watershed” patch (4th grade & up). Visit the Scout Patch Program page for more details.