2017 Awesome Tree Contest
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is launching its signature event in its 10th anniversary year.
The contest is open to community residents of all ages who wish to express their affection for local trees. There are five categories offering a variety of ways to look at trees through photography, art, and writing.
Prizes will be awarded in each category at a November 5 Awards Reception at the Bruce Museum.
EXPRESS YOURSELF: An artistic photo of a tree or trees
LIVING ART: A two-dimensional representation of a tree in the medium of your choice- (drawing, painting or collage)
LOOKING CLOSER: Macro-or cropped image of a tree
REACHING OUT: A photo focused on branches and roots
LOVE LETTERS: Share your written feelings for a tree
Entry forms are available online at www.greenwichtreeconservancy.org and must be emailed by October 16, 2107 to treeconserv@optonline.net.
If you are unable to submit your entry electronically, contact Greenwich Tree Conservancy at (203) 869-1464 or treeconserv@optonline.net Finalists will be notified by October 27.
The Awards Reception will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Bruce Museum. Levels of prizes will be given for each of the five categories and refreshments will be served.
This event is co-sponsored with the Town of Greenwich, the Garden
Education Center, the Bruce Museum, Audubon Greenwich,Greenwich Land Trust, Greenwich Green and Clean and Greenwich Libraries.
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