Arbor Day Poster Contest
Lesson plans and contest guidelines (PDF, 3.6 MB) are now available online.
The 2008 contest winner was honored
with a framed copy of his poster.
Annually, New York's 5th grade students are invited to take part in the Arbor Day National Poster Contest sponsored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Agriculture and Markets, State Education Department, and the National Arbor Day Foundation.
See past winning posters and others.
Judging of 2006 posters
In announcing the poster contest, the National Arbor Day Foundation creates a terrific resource packet of information based on a different theme each year. Each school across New York can download this packet (PDF, 3.6 MB) intended to increase the students' knowledge of how trees grow and function. Fifth grade students are encouraged to design and submit an original poster depicting that year's theme.
Nine regional champions are chosen and from these a statewide winner is selected. The final winner will have his or her artwork submitted to compete in the National Arbor Day Poster Contest.
The New York State winner also receives the honor of having his/her artwork replicated as the NYS Arbor Day Bookmark, which is distributed to schools and libraries all over the state. In addition, the student is invited to the New York State official Arbor Day Celebration in Albany. Approximately 2,000 students from around the state participate each year.
By participating in the annual Arbor Day poster contest, students learn about the importance of trees and how they affect the health and well being of our environment and the quality of life in our communities.
For more information about the annual Arbor Day poster contest contact your local DEC office.
The National Arbor Day Foundation link can be found in the right column of this page.
