Crow Wing SWCD

We are looking for photos that include native trees and shrubs. Bonus points are allotted if you are able to capture wildlife in the photos as well.​

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Photo entries may be featured on our Facebook, Instagram, website, plat books and potentially other educational or promotional items for the SWCD.

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Examples of Native Shrubs and Trees:                         

         

Shrubs: 

• Black Cherry                                        

• False Indigo

• Highbush Cranberry

• Nannyberry

• Red-osier Dogwood

• Serviceberry/Juneberry

 

​​​​​​​Trees:      

• American Wild Plum

• Jack Pine

• Red Pine

• Staghorn Sumac 

• White Pine 

• White Spruce                                 

                                 

Prizes:

The first-place winner will receive an extra large canvas of their photo. We will also hold a drawing at our Crow Wing County Fair booth where a canvas of the first-place photo will be given away. The second-place winner will receive a large canvas of their photo and the third-place winner will receive a medium-sized canvas of their photo.  

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Photo Requirements:

• Feature a tree or shrub species native to central Minnesota in the spring or summer season. Extra points allotted for entries that include an insect (5 points) or animal (10 points).

• Extra points given for pollinators on a native flower, grass, shrub, or tree.

• Entry must be original work that is property of the person who submits the photo.

• Label each entry with your name, e-mail, name of the shrub/tree/plant, and what city/town photo was taken.

• One entry per species, limit of five entries per person.

• Submit photo in digital format, must be a minimum resolution of 600 dpi and in .jpg format.

• Trademarks, commercial names, or advertisements may not appear in the photos.

• Entry will imply consent to use photos for SWCD educational and promotional activities.

• Credit will be placed on each photo for all photographers.

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Points will be allotted as follows:

Possible Points:         Criteria:

     10                            Native Tree or Shrub

     10                            Photographic Quality (focused, clear, balanced, etc.)

     10                            Wildlife (Insect = 5, Other = 10)

     70                            Staff Opinion Points (10 points per staff)

     100 total

 

How to participate:

• Enter photos in form below

• Questions? Call 218-828-6197 or e-mail tasha@cwswcd.org

• Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2025