Nature Quest

Nature Quest Art Contest

Explore your backyard, a local park, or other outdoor environment. Tell your nature story by drawing, painting, photography, or through poetry. Enter the art contest by uploading your artwork to be displayed in our Nature Quest exhibition and possibly win a cash prize!

Contest Guidelines

Prizes

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s contest in Prince George’s County will recognize winners in three categories: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Prizes in each group are $300 for 1st place winners, $200 for 2nd place winners, and $100 for 3rd place winners. Poetry will be recognized in a separate category with cash prizes of 1st place awarded $300, 2nd place awarded $200, and 3rd place awarded $100.

Looking for Inspiration?

Visit these nature parks for more inspiration

Previous Years Winners

2022 Nature Quest Winners

Poetry
1st: Gianna S.J. “Nature’s Fury”
2nd: Alyssa C. “Summer”
3rd: Ana Lucia S.J. “The Alligators Hunt”

Elementary School Winners

Middle School Winners

High School Winners