From the East Bay Regional Park District:
Bay Area agencies and the international Get to Know Program are working together to encourage youth to connect with nature through the 2013 Get to Know Contest.
The goal of the contest is to engage the power of art to help youth connect with nature. The contest invites youth (19 years and under) to get outdoors and submit works of art, writing, photography, video or music inspired by their natural world.
The East Bay Regional Park District, US Forest Service, National Park Service, and the US Fish & Wildlife Service (Operating Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge) support the contest in the Bay Area. Look for related programs and activities offered by each agency.
In addition, any entries from Alameda or Contra Costa counties will be included in a special online gallery sponsored by the East Bay Regional Park District. Art, writing, photography, video and music entries may be submitted online at GetToKnow.ca until November 1, 2013. View entries online in the Get to Know Gallery during the entire contest run. Contest winners will receive prizes, including art supplies, books, outdoor gear and cameras.
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