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:

8262

Grade:

10

Student:

Mia Custodio | Bishop Kelly High School | Boise

Photo caption:

"Beautiful, Pink Flowering Tree Thriving"

Honorable Mention

Photographer's Statement:

The Dynamics of Idaho’s Forests represents the ever-evolving beauty, resilience, and life cycles found within nature. My photograph, “Beautiful, Pink Flowering Tree Thriving,” captures a moment of vibrant renewal — a symbol of how Idaho’s forests transform with each season. This flourishing tree reminds us that even after harsh winters or dry summers, life persists and even thrives. It reflects the dynamic strength and adaptability that define our forests, and it speaks to the hopeful energy that comes with each new season of change.