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:

8160

Grade:

8

Photo caption:

Trouble Times Three

Photographer's Statement:

The photo captures a heartwarming scene of a family of raccoons nestled together in a cluster of lush green bushes, their curious eyes peeking out from between the leaves. The calm, serene moment highlights the bond between the raccoons as they enjoy the safety of their hidden spot in nature.