The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey presents the annual Species on the Edge Art and Essay Contest, open to all fifth-graders in the state. Entry deadline is Jan. 31. One winner will be selected from each county.
Students select one of more than 80 endangered New Jersey species and write a well-researched essay creatively advocating for that animal, along with an accompanying original work of art. The STEAM-based contest empowers middle schoolers to stand up for an endangered or threatened species. Best of all, it’s simple, fun and free.
The contest kit (including rules, species list and entry form) and teacher resources can be downloaded from…
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