2020-2021 Contests & Events
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District
Contest & Events
Below is the information about the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Contests & Events.
If you are unable to view or download the contest rules and entry forms, you can contact our office: (352) 438-2475, and we will gladly send you these forms.
In addition, volunteers are always needed, and hours can be counted towards community service requirements.
If you are interested, please contact us.
Poster Contest
Date: November 12
Topic: Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities
For more information visit: www.nacdnet.org
- Any Marion County student K – 12th grade
- Monetary prizes & ribbons given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in all 5 divisions: K – 1st; 2nd – 3rd; 4th – 6th; 7th – 9th; & 10th -12th
- First place winners advance to regionals
Found “Junk” Art
Date: November 12
Topic: Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities
- Any Marion County student K– 12th grade
- Monetary prizes & ribbons given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in all 5 divisions: K – 1st; 2nd – 3rd; 4th – 6th; 7th – 9th; & 10th -12th
Essay Contest
Date: December 10
Topic: Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities
- Any Marion County student 4th – 12th grade
- Monetary prizes & ribbons given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in 2 divisions: 4th – 8th & 9th – 12th
Public Speaking Contest
Manuscripts Due: December 10
Date: January 30
Time: TBA
Location: Green Clover Hall
• Any Marion County student 6th – 12th grade
• Monetary prizes for all participants
• First place advances to the area competition & receives a traveling stipend
Land Judging
Registration Due: January 8
Date: January 29
Contest will be held in conjunction with Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie Soil & Water Conservation Districts and held in Dixie County.
- Any Marion County 4-H & FFA members
- Monetary prizes given for 1st & 2nd in both, 4-H & FFA
- Ribbons given for 3rd in both, 4-H & FFA
- First place in 4-H & FFA advances to state & receives a traveling or registration stipend
Conservation Landscape Trays
Entry Form Due: November 13
Date: February 19
Entry forms available at www.seyfair.com
- Any Marion County 4-H and FFA members
- Monetary prizes and ribbons given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each division: junior, intermediate, senior, and group
- For a minimal deposit, trays can be borrowed through our office; please call to arrange for this service: (352) 438-2475.
Important information regarding the trays:
- Trays must be dropped off in the SEYF Rec Hall on February 17 between 2:30 PM to 6 PM.
- Trays must be picked up on February 27 between 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- For a minimal deposit, trays can be borrowed through our office; please contact us to arrange for this service: (352) 438-2475.
Central Florida Regional Envirothon Contest
Registration Due: Contact District if interested in Competition
Date: TBA
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Location: TBA
The Central Florida Regional Envirothon is a hands-on, environmental, problem-solving competition for middle and high school students.
Topic: Water Resources Management: Local Control and Local Solutions
- Marion County students 6th – 12th grade
- Awards given to top winning teams in each of the five divisions
- Overall winning high school team advances to state
- Overall winning team displays a traveling trophy at their school for a year
For more Information:
- Visit: www.envirothon.org
- Visit: www.flenvirothon.com
Grace Force Scholarship
2021 Deadline & Application on PEFMC’s Website: www.pefmc.org
Essay Topic: Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities
- Any 12th grade Marion County student
- $1,000 Scholarship
- Application available on the Public Education Foundation of Marion County
- Visit website: www.pefmc.org
Awards Ceremony
Besides our winning contestants receiving awards for our annual contests, the Teacher(s), Volunteer and Youth Conservationist of the Year with all be given monetary awards and plaques.
Date and Location: TBA