2013 Get to Know Contest

The Get to Know Contest is available nationally across the United States, in partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Federation, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Wildlife Habitat Council, National Recreation and Park Association, Wildlife Forever and over fifty other partners from coast-to-coast. On behalf of our partners, Get to Know invites all American youth (19 and younger) to get outdoors and “get to know” their natural world. The Contest, now in its 14th year in Canada, encourages young people to develop a deeper appreciation for nature and biodiversity by getting outdoors and creating art, writing, digital photography, video and music. The goal of the contest is to engage the power of art to help youth feel more connected with nature. It's all about making connections with other environmentally passionate youth, using the creative arts to convey their passion, and having their accomplishments celebrated. We invite youth to Connect…Create …and Celebrate with the Get to Know Contest!

Youth just need to get outdoors and share their outdoor experiences through the contest. So whether their outdoor experience begins with a single tree in a backyard or acres of boreal forest in a national forest, the contest offers youth the opportunity to learn about and celebrate their local biodiversity. Winners will receive all kinds of wild prizes, including the chance to have their entry published in the electronic 2014 Get to Know Calendar and tons of other great prizes from our partners. The contest is now open and runs until November 1, 2013. We hope youth will visit their local National Forests, Parks, Zoos, Aquariums, Museums, Botanic Gardens (...anywhere wildlife and nature can be found!) to get inspired and get involved. To learn more and find out how to enter, visit www.gettoknow.ca. 

2013 Get to Know Contest

Calling all youth 19 and under! Get outdoors and connect with nature! Head to www.gettoknow.ca to submit art, writing, photography, video, or music inspired by your outdoor experiences and you could win some wild prizes! The contest is now open and runs until November 1, 2013. And don’t forget to tell your friends and like us on Facebook to stay in the loop on other great opportunities from Get to Know and all our contest partners.

2013 Get to Know Contest

The Get to Know Contest International video category invites youth to get outdoors and create short videos (30 seconds or 60 seconds in length) inspired by nature! Though not required, participants are encouraged to incorporate local green spaces, culture, music and/or art in their videos. In 2013, entries will once again be accepted from all youth aged 19 and under, anywhere in the world—making this truly an international celebration of biodiversity. By encouraging youth to get outdoors and “get to know” nature in their own communities, it is our hope that the video category will inspire them to spend more time outdoors, develop a greater awareness of biodiversity in their community, and take an active role in caring for the environment. Winners will receive Panasonic digital HD Camcorders, other great prizes and incentives from our partners, and opportunities to have their film screened at high-profile congratulations events across North America. To find inspiration for their video entry, Get to Know invites youth to visit our Best Practices Resource page, where they will find tips, activities, and words of encouragement from renowned artists, filmmakers, and educators: www.get-to-know.org/best-practices/. For more information about the video category, including how to enter, please visit www.gettoknow.ca.

2013 Get to Know Contest

The Get to Know Contest is calling youth all across America to get outdoors and get to know nature! Submit art, writing, photography, video, and music inspired by the great outdoors. So whether it’s a visit to a local park in your neighborhood, a local zoo or aquarium, or a nearby National Forest or Wildlife Refuge, we want you to get outdoors and get to know! Then send us your artwork and you could win big! Winners will receive wild prizes, including the chance to have their entry published in the electronic 2014 Get to Know Contest Calendar and other exciting partner prizes. The Contest is now open and runs until November 1, 2013! To learn more and find out how to enter, go to www.gettoknow.ca. Have a question? Email info@gettoknow.ca. And don’t forget to Like us on Facebook to stay in the loop on more great prizes!

2013 Get to Know Contest

We hope you enjoyed your time at the aquarium and were inspired by all of your aquatic wild neighbors! We invite you to share your experience and creativity by participating in the Get to Know Contest.

The contest invites youth (19 years and younger) to submit art, writing, photography, video, or music celebrating nature for a chance to win some wild prizes! If you mention that your entry was inspired by our aquarium, we’ll receive a copy of your submission! Contest entries are accepted until November 1 at www.gettoknow.ca.

2013 Get to Know Contest

We hope you enjoyed your time at the zoo and were inspired by all of your wild neighbors! We invite you to share your experience and creativity by participating in the Get to Know Contest.

The contest invites youth (19 years and younger) to submit art, writing, photography, videos, or music celebrating nature for a chance to win some wild prizes! If you mention that your entry was inspired by our zoo, we’ll receive a copy of your submission! Contest entries are accepted until November 1 at www.gettoknow.ca.