Idaho Forest Products Commission

Arbor Day Student Photo Contest

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2025 Arbor Day Photo Contest

To celebrate Arbor Day, the Idaho Forest Products Commission sponsors a Photo Contest each year. The competition is open to all Idaho youth in 5th-12th grades. For the 2024 contest, young photographers addressed the theme, Seasons of Change: The Dynamics of Idaho’s Forests. In addition to their photo, contestants provided a statement sharing their vision of the photo’s portrayal of the theme.

Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Contestant:

7855

Grade:

10

Photo caption:

spring is springing

Photographer's Statement:

This photograph captures the intricate details of an evergreen branch, symbolizing resilience and continuity amidst seasonal transformations. Idaho’s forests undergo profound changes throughout the year, shifting from lush greens to fiery autumn hues, and finally to the stark beauty of winter. Yet, amid these transitions, evergreens remain a steadfast presence, embodying the essence of endurance and adaptability.