By Jim Cathcart Entries are now being accepted for the annual Environmental Poster Contest that recognizes Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. The contest is sponsored by the National Council of States Garden Clubs in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and state foresters. Interested schools, organizations and individuals should contact local garden clubs to learn if they are holding local contests.
Posters are to be completed by individual artists.
Competitive divisions in the contest include 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade. Posters will be judged 20 percent each for originality, design, slogan, artwork, and overall effectiveness of the message. The posters may be no larger then 12 inches by 18 inches. The materials that may be used include watercolor, crayons, poster paint, magic markers, etc. Bold colors are recommended.