Conservation Poster Contest

2026 Conservation Poster Contest – “Soil: Where It All Begins”

All Sheboygan County youth in grades K–12 are invited to participate in the 2026 Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the Sheboygan County Land & Water Conservation Department and WI Land+Water.

This year’s theme is: “Soil: Where It All Begins.”

Contest Details

• Open to public, private, and home school students, grades K–12

• Divisions: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12

• Poster size must be 12”x18” or 14”x22”

• Posters must include the theme “Soil: Where It All Begins” written on the poster

• Any media may be used (paint, crayon, pencil, charcoal, stickers, etc. – no computer generated posters)

• Posters must have a completed and signed entry form attached
  
  

Key Dates

• Posters due to County: January 2, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
  Drop off or mail to:
  Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Dept.
  508 New York Avenue, Room 335
  Sheboygan, WI 53081

• County Contest: January 5, 2026 (Sheboygan County)

• Area Contest: January 30, 2026 (Lake Michigan Area – virtual)

• State Contest: March 4–6, 2026 at the WI Land+Water Annual Conference (Wisconsin Dells)

• National Contest: Entries due Dec. 1, 2026
  
  

Prizes

• Winning posters advance to the next contest level (area, state, national)

• Local prizes include vouchers to Camp Ykoda for every age level
  
  

Why Participate?
Poster contests are a fun way for students to express their creativity while learning about the importance of conservation and protecting our natural resources.

For full contest guidelines, rules, and entry form, visit: wisconsinlandwater.org/youth-education/poster-speaking-contest/contest-dates