| Categories include: Camaraderie and Native Plants – Photo must feature both native flora and at least one human subject and demonstrate a connection between the person/people and the native plants. (Category Entry Limit: 4 Photos) Fauna with Flora – Photo must feature native plants as well as other non-pollinator wildlife. (Category Entry Limit: 1 Photo) Flora – Subject of the photo must be plant species native to the United States or Canada and native to the area in which the photo was taken. Plant species include forbs, grasses, vines, ferns, trees and shrubs; any native plant from any ecoregion. (Category Entry Limit: 4 Photos) Home Landscapes – Show us your home garden! Photo must feature native plants and natural landscaping around a private residence. Emphasis must be on the natural landscaping but can include some element of a man-made structure. (Category Entry Limit: 4 Photos) Local Landscapes – Photo must feature native plants and natural landscaping around buildings or facilities, or elements of non-residential developments as part of the subject. Examples might include community centers, village squares, local schools, libraries, etc., that are landscaped using native plants. Emphasis must be on the natural landscaping but include some element of a man-made structure. (Category Entry Limit: 4 Photos) Pollinators – Insects, Butterflies, Bats or Birds – Photos of pollinators, especially monarch butterflies. The pollinator and native plant must be native to the United States or Canada. If the pollinator is on a plant, the plant must be a native species. (Category Entry Limit: 1 Photo) Scenery – Subject of the photo must feature an aspect of native woodland, savanna, prairie, and wetlands. Photo may include landscaping amenities such as stone walls and sculptures, and wildlife as part of the natural landscape, but these objects should not be the central focus of the photo. Emphasis must be on the natural landscape. (Category Entry Limit: 2 Photos) Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st place category winners, Best in Show, and the People’s Choice winners. Learn more by reading the Rules & Guidelines on our website. Entries can be submitted online now through Aug. 31st. |