TRASH TO TREASURE
Recycled Sculpture Contest
Using locally sourced recycled materials, create a sculpture around the theme. Our goal is to promote sustainable habits and to reduce the amount of recyclable materials that end up in our landfills.
Guidelines
- AGES: 4th grade to 100
- THEME: Restore Our Earth: Ecosystem Restoration and Green Technology
- PRIZES: Cash prizes!
- CONTEST DETAILS (PDF)
- SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Sculpture entries shall be brought to Lookout Point between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
- CONTACT PERSON: Sunny Sage Bybee at sagesunny24@gmail.com.
Educational Resources
Ecosystem Restoration
- ALL AGES
- Idaho’s Ecosystems (PDF)
- Local Restoration Projects
- GRADES 4-5
- GRADES 4-8
- You’re the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs, and Cicadas
- Fighting Fire with Fire
- GRADES 6-8
- GRADES 9-12
Green Technology
- ALL AGES
- GRADES 4-8
- GRADES 6-12
- GRADES 9-12
POETRY FOR THE PLANET
Illustrated Poem Contest
The Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair and ISU Chemistry Club are sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries will be accepted in English, Spanish, Shoshone, Bannock, and braille.
Guidelines
- AGES: K–12
- THEME: Into the Woods with Chemistry
- PRIZES: Local prizes to be announced soon! Winners will also advance to the National Illustrated Poetry Contest for a chance to be featured on the American Chemical Society website and win additional prizes!
- CONTEST DETAILS (PDF)
- LOCAL ENTRY FORM (PDF)
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND INSTRUCTIONS: Friday, April 10, at 5:00 PM. Please bring poems and entry forms to Pocatello City Hall, located at 911 N 7th Ave, and drop them off in the lobby in a basket clearly labelled "Illustrated Poetry Contest." You can also submit them by emailing them to bolson@pocatello.gov. Please make sure the student's name is on their artwork and all entry forms have been submitted!
- CONTACT PERSON: Brenna Olson at bolson@pocatello.gov.
Educational Resources
Forestry
- GRADES K-5
- GRADES 6-8
- GRADES 9-12
GREEN SCREEN
EcoFilm Contest
Rotary District 5400’s Environmental Sustainability Action Team is holding a student film contest about regenerative agriculture or renewable energy. Winners will be announced during the fair from the bandshell.
Guidelines
- AGES: 11th and 12th Grades
- THEME: Regenerative Agriculture or Renewable Energy
- PRIZES: Cash prizes!
- CONTEST DETAILS AND ENTRY FORM
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- CONTACT PERSON: ESATrotary5400@gmail.com
