The Contest invites you to get outside and create original works of art, writing, photography, videography and music inspired by nature.  This year’s theme is “Get to Know Your Wild Neighbours”.

The goal is to be as creative as possible - so have fun and let the natural world inspire you!

Taking part in the CWF Get to Know Contest is as easy as 1, 2, 3… well, and 4!

Follow the steps above to learn all about the Contest and how easy and fun it is for you to Connect, Create and Celebrate!

These are the official rules and regulations for the Get to Know Contest in Canada. (Please note that the Contest rules in the United States are different).

• Open to Canadian residents 19 and under
• No purchase is necessary
• Entries must be received by no later than July 16^th, 2012
• The theme is "Get to Know Your Wild Neighbours”
• You may enter as many categories as you want!

For the Contest’s originality and plagiarism policy and Entrant Agreement please click here.

You could win:

• $100 cash awarded to the top winner of each category
• Your entry published in the 2013 CWF Get to Know Contest Calendar and the fall edition of the CWF WILD Magazine
• The exclusive opportunity to join American Contest winners in August 2012 at the week-long 'Get to Know Art and Nature Camp' at a national park in Canada (provided by Parks Canada; open only to winners who have completed Grade 7 to completed Grade 12)
• Personal written congratulations from Robert Bateman and Les Stroud
• VIP invitations to special events held across Canada
• Your entry published on www.gettoknow.ca and www.cwf-fcf.org
• The opportunity to speak with the media about your Get to Know experience
• Plus More!

Be sure to check out the 'How to Enter' page to learn more about category specific prizes that you can also win!