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Do you believe it's important for our community to recycle? If so, tell us about it and you could win "Zoo Bucks," gift certificates that you can use to pay for a birthday party at Noah's Landing, time at Junior Zookeeper camp, or admission to Noah's Landing events.
Essay Contest
This spring, we're asking kids to tell us why recycling is important in their community through our first "Go Green with Noah's Landing" essay contest for kids ages 9-14. Essays should be between 250 and 1,000 words and answer the question, "Why is recycling important to your community?" Each essay should also include ways that kids can contribute to a greener environment. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2009.
Essay will be judged by staff at Noah's Landing and winners announced on May 8, 2009. Winning essays will be featured on the Web site and at the zoo during the Noah's Landing Mother's Day event. Winners will also receive "Zoo Bucks" toward programs at Noah's Landing.
Entries will be judged in the following categories:
Harnett County Residents
Ages 9-11: First Place ($200) Honorable Mention ($100)
Ages 12-14: First Place ($200) Honorable Mention ($100)Non-Harnett County Residents
Ages 9-11: First Place ($100) Second Place ($50)
Ages 12-14: First Place ($100) Second Place ($50)
All entries must be received at the nature center by 5 p.m. on May 1. Students should download and submit an entry form with their essay.
Craft Contest
We know that kids can express themselves in different ways. So we're asking local kids to show us how they can reuse and recycle items in their house. Perhaps you know a unique way to turn a milk jug into something new? Share with us a unique craft that you've created from recycled items and you could win our "Go Green with Noah's Landing" craft contest! The deadline for submission is May 1, 2009.
Entrants should take a picture of their craft and include a one-page description of how it is made. The description should include all supplies, step-by-step instructions, and a description of how the craft could be used.
Entries will be judged by staff at Noah's Landing and winners announced on May 8, 2009. Winning crafts will be featured on the Web site and at the zoo during the Noah's Landing Mother's Day event. Winners will also receive "Zoo Bucks" toward programs at Noah's Landing.
Entries will be judged in the following categories:
Ages 9-11: First Place ($200) Second Place ($100)
Ages 12-14: First Place ($200) Second Place ($100)
All entries must be received at the nature center by 5 p.m. on May 1. Students should download and submit an entry form with their photo and description.
