# Event Details - **Event Name**: Conservation Awareness Poster Contest - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am - **Event Description**: Exciting Opportunity for Columbia County Students: 2026 Youth Conservation Poster & Speaking Contest! Looking for a fresh and fun way to challenge your child or students this year—while meeting Wisconsin State Education Requirements? The Columbia County Land & Water Conservation Department invites your students to participate in the annual Conservation Awareness Poster and Speaking Contest! This can be done as a class project or by individual students, and it’s a fantastic way to spark creativity, environmental awareness, and public speaking skills. 2026 Conservation Awareness Poster Contest - Theme: “Soil. Where it all Begins.” - Poster Contest: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Deadline to Register: 12pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Divisions: Grades K–1, Grades 2–3, Grades 4–6, Grades 7–9, Grades 10–12 - Poster Size: 14”x22” OR 12”x18” - Prizes: Awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each division ***Inclusive Conservation Awareness Poster Contest: This contest is for students in Columbia County who need extra help completing their poster. Divisions: Grades K–4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12. Awards will be given to the top 3 posters in each division. ? Advancement Opportunities • Columbia County winners of the Poster Contest will advance to the Southern Area Regional Contest held January 28, 2026. • Southern Area Regional Contest winners move on to the State Contest at the WI Land & Water Association’s Conference at Chula Vista in the Wisconsin Dells on March 4, 2026 • Winners of the State Poster Contest will move on to the National Association of Conservation Districts NACD Poster Contest in December of 2026 ? Important Notes • Parent/guardian signature is required for all entries. If a teacher signs on behalf of a student, a parent signature will be needed to advance to regionals. • Please tape the registration form to the back of each poster. • All contest details, registration forms, and parent/teacher letters are attached. ? This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore conservation, express their creativity, and build public speaking skills. If you'd like a staff member from our department to visit your classroom or need additional materials, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help! Let’s inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/conservation-awareness-poster-contest/200029162601648 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, meetups, public-speaking, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029162601648?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portage-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Portage - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: 112 E. Edgewater Street Room 244, Portage, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53901 - **lat**: 43.53939 - **long**: -89.45801 - **full address**: 112 E. Edgewater Street Room 244, Portage, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53901 ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Columbia County WI Land & Water Conservation (https://allevents.in/org/columbia-county-wi-land-and-water-conservation/24477160) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e429689c0402e6e73d22dbe523dcfe21eb7e840dcada02b3ed7c64ec7ee74ce8-rimg-w851-h315-dceef0ee-gmir?v=1768765924 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/799c06f415748ae4a958fa67ef2a22bea1f208450fccaacfbef65c1f7377415c-rimg-w300-h300-dc453329-gmir?v=1768765924 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 112 E. Edgewater Street Room 244, Portage, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53901 - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Columbia County WI Land & Water Conservation - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** contests, workshops, meetups, public-speaking, business, conferences - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Conservation Awareness Poster Contest ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Conservation Awareness Poster Contest", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e429689c0402e6e73d22dbe523dcfe21eb7e840dcada02b3ed7c64ec7ee74ce8-rimg-w851-h315-dceef0ee-gmir?v=1768765924", "startDate": "2026-01-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/portage/conservation-awareness-poster-contest/200029162601648", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "112 E. 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