Explore Ohio’s outdoors by entering the America 250 student contest

As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is hosting a special competition for Ohio students who love the outdoors. ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip competition offers students in grades 3 through 12 a chance to participate in an exclusive field trip of their choice with ODNR staff.

“These field trips are one-of-a-kind activities that truly highlight some of the most unique aspects of Ohio and our natural resources,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “I look forward to seeing all the submissions from our young people across the state and seeing what nature means to them, especially in this celebratory year!”

Students can submit art or a written essay as part of ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip Competition.

Contest applications for ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip are now being accepted online. To enter the contest, students will submit either a piece of artwork or short essay about how Ohio’s natural resources have played a role in their life.… Continue reading