2023 Arbor Day 5th Grade Poster Contest

The 2023 Arbor Day Poster Contest is now open and accepting entries! The annual contest is open to 5th grade students (or home school equivalent). This year's theme is "Trees are Terrific...and Cool Our Communities!"

Entries must be submitted to the county Forest Service office (1728 Kings Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550) by 12:00pm on Friday January 20, 2023.

County level winners will receive:

1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $20

The 1st place county winner will advance to the state contest. State contest winners will receive a tree planting at their school. Complete contest rules and information, along with required release form can be found here. https://dnr.maryland.gov/Forests/Pages/Arbor-Day-Poster-Contest.aspx