Students in grades two through 12 throughout the state can now take part in a California Department of Fish and Wildlife art contest.

The Invasive Species Youth Art Contest is seeking entries from students in any medium (drawing, painting, collage, comic strip, etc.) on the theme “Species Reporters Wanted - What’s the Scoop on Invasives?” Pick an invasive species and show at least one of the following: where they live, what impact they have on the environment, who is affected by their presence, why they are bad for native species; or how to stop their spread.

For submission instructions, visit wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/invasives/action-week/poster-contest or contact invasives@wildlife.ca.gov. The deadline to enter is May 3, 2024.

The contest meets California curriculum standards in science, English language arts and visual art. Winners will be announced during California Invasive Species Action Week, June 1-9. Winning art will be posted on CDFW’s Facebook page.