The 2013 Aldo Leopold Writing Contest for New Mexico students grades 6-12 will focus on the topic, “Why is it important to know where your food and energy comes from?” The Bosque School and the Aldo Leopold Centennial Celebration are co-sponsoring the contest. See their announcement here.
View and download the entry form: Aldo Leopold Writing Contest 2013 You can also find the form at the bottom of the Bosque School’s website.
There will be one winner for each of three age groups: grades 6-7, grades 8-9, and grades 10-12, who will receive a $500 prize. Honorable mentions will also receive cash prizes, and $500 will be rewarded to the school where the overall winner is enrolled. Entries must be postmarked by February 22, 2013.
Thanks to the New Mexico Humanities Council and the Silver City Public Library’s post for passing this information along.