Fotogs soughts for entries in ACORNS contest
The public is invited to participate in the second Nature Photography Contest sponsored by ACORNS. It's one way of encouraging visitors to enjoy Genesee County parks.
The contest invites photography enthusiasts, from now until March 31, to enter by submitting their photos which must be taken at either the Genesee County Park and Forest or the DeWitt Recreation Area.
Images may show animal behavior, portraits of wildlife in natural habitat, plant life, natural landscapes, weather or people interacting with nature.
Photos can be entered by completing the entry form at:
http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/dpt/park/2009acornsphotocontest.pdf
You may also obtain the contest rules and entry form or more information by contacting Julia Garver at (585) 343-8514 or jagarver@yahoo.com.
The photos will be judged on creativity, photographic technique and originality. Winning entries will be exhibited at the Nature Center in the Genesee County Park and Forest and may be published in various other printed materials and on the ACORNS web site.
Winners will be announced in April 2010. Additional information about the
contest is posted on:
http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/dpt/parks/2009acornsphotocontest.pdf.
ACORNS (Association for Conservation of Recreational and Natural Spaces,
Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) organization to serve and support parks owned and managed by Genesee County. Its mission is to serve the public by fostering environmental
education, recreational opportunities and responsible environmental stewardship.
