December 26, 2024

Conservation Photo Contest

Spring means the birds have returned, and so have their watchers. Jasper County Conservation staff say bird watchers are plentiful and there are many species of birds around the region for hobbyists to find.

Photos submitted for Jasper Conservation Commission's 2023 Photo Contest must be taken in Jasper County and can be of wildlife, natural objects, Jasper County parks, people in nature or other outdoor scenes. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Jasper Conservation Connection (JCC) is looking for nature photographs for its 2023 Photo Contest. Eight photos will be selected by a JCC judging committee and featured on blank greeting cards that will be available for purchase in time for the holidays.

Photos must be taken in Jasper County and can be of wildlife, natural objects, Jasper County parks, people in nature or other outdoor scenes. You may enter the contest by emailing the release form and your digital photographs to kcantu@jasperia.org by Monday, Oct. 23. The release form includes signed permission for Jasper Conservation Connection to use the photo and a description of where and when the photo was taken. You may submit up to three photographs.

Winners will receive a free package of greeting cards and will also be featured in the winter issue of The Jasper County Jewel newsletter and on the Jasper County website.

Contest rules and the release form can be found at www.jaspercountyconservation.com.