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Upcoming Events and Contests

- 2007 Photo Contest Winners

-2008 Photo Contest Rules

- 2008 Poster Contest Winners

- 2008 NJ Envirothon Competition

- 2008 South Jersey Tour Des Farms 

2007 District Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to our photo contest winners!  The District received 34 entries from area residents, and the judges had a hard time picking the winners.  Each winner received a gift certificate to a local retailer.  We would like to offer a big Thank You to everyone who submitted a photo for the contest!

Please scroll down for information on participating in our 2008 District Photo Contest.

Below are the winners of our 2007 Photo Contest.

Below are some of the photo entries we received that we would like to share.  There are many beautiful sites in Gloucester County along with many talented photographers!

The Gloucester Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a Digital photo contest, and any age is welcome to apply.  We encourage you to participate and we look forward to your entry.  Photo contest deadline is November 21, 2008. 

Photo Contest Rules

 1.)  Photo Must be taken in Gloucester County.

 2.)  Photo should depict the beauty and uniqueness of Gloucester County through subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, landscapes, waterscapes, or people interacting with the environment.

 3.)  Include photo location, landmark, town, or address with entry.

 4.)  Include photographers contact information in email: Name and address and age category YOUTH or ADULT (Youth- age 16 and under).

 5.) Only one digital photo entry per person.

We will award one First Place and one Honorable Mention per age category

Adult winners will receive a gift certificate in the amount of: $40.00 for First place and $25.00 for Honorable Mention to their choice of: Duffield's Farm Market, Heritage Station, Triple Oaks Nursery, or Wild Birds Unlimited. 

Youth Winners will receive a gift certificate in the amount of: $30.00 for First place and $20.00 for Honorable Mention to their choice of:  The Learning Locker (Glassboro), Learning Express (Washington Twp), or any of the adult choices.

Photo Entries MUST be emailed to:

 christina-christine@gloucesterscd.org 

Photo entries must be received by: November 21, 2008.  Please type "Photo Contest Entry" in subject line.

We will notify the winners by December 12, 2008.

The Gloucester Soil Conservation District may feature some of the photos in the District's Annual Report and on this website.  If you do NOT wish to have your photo displayed, please let us know.

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The New Jersey Envirothon competition is a one-day event that takes place at the end of the school year, and is a dynamic hands-on Environmental Education Program for high school students. 

Teams of students who wish to compete in the state-level Envirothon competition explore different natural resource related topics throughout the school year, including SOILS, FORESTRY, AQUATICS, WILDLIFE ECOLOGY and CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. As they strengthen their background in natural resources, students practice working in teams, considering information and differing viewpoints to reach a decision through consensus and teamwork. 

One of the purposes of this program is to encourage students to become better-informed, active participants in natural resource management decisions and problem-solving`.  The team that best demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of natural resources, as well as teamwork and communication skills, moves on to represent New Jersey in the Canon Envirothon competition which is North America's largest High School Environmental Education Competition. This multi-day event further tests the team's understanding of the environment and involves teams from all regions of the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 2008 Envirothon Competition was held on May 10, 2008 at Duke Farms in Somerset County.  The topic for the 2008 competition was:

 "RECREATIONAL IMPACTS ON NATURAL RESOURCES."

Clearview Regional High School sent two team to compete in this year's event.  Team #1 placed 10th out of 45 teams!  Congratulations!

For more information on the New Jersey Envirothon, please visit the website at:

www.njenvirothon.org

South Jersey Tour Des Farms

Event Date: September 6, 2008

Pedal through some of New Jersey's most beautiful farmland in Burlington County. Get to know the diversity of Jersey’s agricultural production. Shop for local produce as you ride and we will pick up your purchases and deliver them back to the starting point for you.

Ride options are a 13 mile route; a 26 mile route; and a 50 mile route with stops at a cranberry farm, vegetable farms, orchards, nurseries, an organic farm, and a community supported agriculture farm.

The South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council (SJRC&D), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the resources of South Jersey, is in the process of planning its second annual “Tour des Farms” bicycle ride. This ride is designed to raise awareness and support for the cause of South Jersey’s agricultural lands. Hopefully, The Tours will become well established as an enjoyable family activity with a focus on the uniqueness of South Jersey’s communities.

Proceeds from the ride will fund the Farming for the Future Mini Grant Program.  The South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to the protection and preservation of South Jersey’s natural resources.

For more information on participating in the 2008 Tour Des Farms, please visit the website at:

http://www.sjrcd.org/tourdesfarms/

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