Photo Contest

The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC) is holding a photo contest this summer and the top prize in three categories is $200.

Invasive non-native plant species, like spotted knapweed, purple loosestrife, and orange hawkweed to name a few, are posing an increasing threat to our local ecosystems an economy. The CKIPC is holding a photo contest to encourage local residents to learn to identify these plants and get outside to look for them.

The categories include “Scenic” for an overall view of an invasive plant invasion, “Wildlife in Weeds” to demonstrate impacts of these plants to wildlife, and “Close-Ups” for up-close photos of invasive plant species. There is also a special category for young photographers who are 12 years old or younger.

Don’t know your invasive plants? You can learn all about invasive plants and which species are included in this photo contest at www.kootenayweeds.com. This is a great opportunity to get outside, take some photos, learn something new, and even win some money! The contest closes on September 15.

For more information, see http://www.kootenayweeds.com/contest.php.

Added on July 20th, 2007 - Return to Special Features