5th & 6th Grade Poster Contest
5th & 6th Grade Poster Contest
2026 Poster Contest Theme: Soil. Where It All Begins.
The 2026 NACD Stewardship Week theme, Soil. Where It All Begins, celebrates the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet.
Soil does a lot more than grow plants. It holds water, cycles nutrients, and provides homes for billions of living organisms that help keep nature in balance. It keeps roots in place, helps prevent flooding, and supports wildlife and people alike. The trees in our neighborhoods, the food on our tables, and the natural places we love all depend on healthy soils.
When we take care of soil, we are taking care of everything it supports. That is why soil is where it all begins.
NACD_Stewardship_2026_Classroom_Presentation_Poster_Contest.pdfNACD_Stewardship_2026_Classroom_Presentation_Poster_Contest.pptxHow it Works:
- Request an in-class presentation from Fremont Conservation District or download the attached materials and present to your class.
- Follow the poster contest guidelines listed in the presentation.
- Fremont Conservation District will provide blank poster board and soil education material for participating classes.
- Completed posters will be collected and winners voted on by the Fremont Conservation District board of Supervisors.
- Winning posters will be submitted to the state-wide competition, and winners there go to nationals!
What the Student Participants Receive:
- An in-class presentation on the poster contest theme.
- A full-color student workbook with activities exploring soil composition, structure, and stewardship
- Interactive placemats featuring soil health games and root growth hands on project
Winning Posters Receive:
- 1st place - $50 and poster submitted to the state competition
- 2nd place - $25 and poster featured on Fremont Conservation District website
- Honorable mentions - $10 and poster featured on Fremont Conservation District website
To participate:
- Register your class using the form below.
- Complete posters and return them to Fremont Conservation District by the end of the spring semester!
Questions? Contact the district office at 719-315-3417; info@fremontcd.org