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Presented in conjunction with

Birds on the Niagara, February 12th-14th, 2021

Join us to artfully celebrate the birds that soar and swim along the Niagara River Corridor. Adults and Youth (ages 4-17) are invited to participate by submitting an original artwork to natureniagara@gmail.com by Sunday February 28, 2021 to be eligible for donated draw prizes.

The three nature clubs in Niagara are part of the Birds on the Niagara (BON 21) collaboration, presenting the 3rd International Winter Celebration of Niagara Birds to be held February 12-14th, 2021.

By participating in this celebration adults and the guardians of children will automatically be giving permission to use the submitted artwork on social media, in published materials and on the websites of the following partner organizations: Birds on the Niagara, Niagara Falls Nature Club, Bert Miller Nature Club and the Peninsula Field Naturalists. Submissions will become property of Nature Niagara and their affiliates and will not be returned.

Rules:

One original artwork entry per participant. Upon entry you are certifying that your artwork is not a copy, and/or tracing of published photographs, artwork, magazines, book illustrations, or other materials protected by copyright laws. No personal names are to be displayed on the front of the artwork.

Subject:

Specific Niagara Corridor Bird Species listed on the BON website http://www.birdsontheniagara.org/birds-of-the-niagara.html

Size:

8.5 “x 11” letter size paper

Medium:

Pencil, coloured pencil, crayon, paint, pastel, marker and/or collage.

Artwork Details:

  • Label the name of the bird in large letters
  • Include ONE educational fact about the species
  • Art may include the bird in any pose
  • Art may or may not include a background

Submissions:

Scan or send a photo of the artwork to natureniagara@gmail.com Include the following in the message of your email.

1. Adults- include your name, phone number and email

2. Guardians of children- Include your name, phone number and email. Include your child’s name and age.

Prizes include, but are not limited to;

Niagara Parks attractions passes

Book Depot gift certificate

Memberships to Bert Miller Nature Club, Niagara Falls Nature Club and Peninsula Field Naturalists