Help us explore the Wonderful World of Water in our 9th Annual Youth Art Contest! From seasonal streams, rushing rivers, and tidepools teeming with critters, Snohomish County and Camano Island are home to countless aquatic habitats. We can’t wait to see your creations!

Submission Window: December 15, 2025 - February 16, 2026

Resources to Get Started on Your Masterpiece!

Aquatic Ideas & Resources

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: scroll down for information on species, environments, and biodiversity in Washington. 

WDFW Riparian Areas: Includes pictures, species, and descriptions.

WDFW Marine Shorelines: Includes pictures, species, and descriptions.

National Wildlife Federation - Puget Sound: a brief overview of the sound with links to some of its inhabitants. 

Puget Sound Tide Pool Adventures With Kids: some tips and tricks of how to get the most out of a tidepool visit with some recommended locations to find them.

Full Contest Rules

• Winners will be announced and displayed on our website in March. If possible, we will display entry copies in-person at our Plant Sale.

• A 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and People’s Choice Award winner will be selected in each age category. Snohomish Conservation District staff will vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Plant sale attendees will vote for People’s Choice Award winners.

• If artwork is mailed to our office, Snohomish Conservation District staff will do their best to preserve its original condition. However, we are not responsible for any alteration or damage that might occur while handling.

Submission guidelines:

• The submission window is December 15, 2025 through February 16, 2026.

• Open to youth in Pre-K to 12th grade in Snohomish County or Camano Island.

• One entry per person.

• Only new and original pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted.

• Online submissions are preferred.

• The maximum file size for online submissions is 2MB.

• A complete and legible entry form must accompany all submissions. Entry forms are included in the online submission process. If mailing your submission, please print out and include a completed entry form.

• We will only judge submissions following these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Questions? Please contact education@snohomishcd.org.

Plant Sale background: Snohomish Conservation District’s Annual Plant Sale offers a variety of native trees and shrubs for conservation purposes such as wildlife habitat, windbreaks, hedgerows, reforestation, and stream enhancement. Since most of the plants we sell are native to the Pacific Northwest and are adapted to our climate and soil types, they are generally low-maintenance and flourish without the need for fertilizer or constant watering. Learn more at theplantsale.org.

Previous Youth Art Contests