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2026 CBCD Calendar Photo Contest

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is creating a 2026 CBCD calendar featuring local photos from Grant and Adams counties! Community members are invited to submit their best shots showcasing our landscapes, agriculture, water, wildlife, and the people who make our region special.


Bee on a blooming yellow Black-eyed Susan flower in a field, with blurred flowers in the green background, evoking a vibrant summer scene.

A wasp perched on a black-eyed Susan in a certified Heritage Garden in Moses Lake. Photo by Dinah Rouleau, CBCD.


Contest Rules & Guidelines


Eligibility

  • Open to all residents of Grant and Adams counties.

  • All ages welcome (if minors submit, a parent/guardian must approve submission).


Photo Requirements

  • Photos must be taken in Grant or Adams county.

  • Digital photos only; high resolution preferred.

  • Horizontal/landscape orientation is recommended (to fit calendar layout).

  • Limit 3 photo entries per person.

  • Photos must be original and taken by the entrant.


Themes & Subjects

  • Agriculture, livestock, farming, and farm animals in our community

  • Conservation practices (soil, water, wildlife habitat, pollinators, etc.)

  • Scenic landscapes of Grant/Adams counties

  • Local wildlife, plants, or people interacting with the land

  • Seasonal variety encouraged (spring, summer, fall, winter)


Submission Process


Email photos to: anna-maletzke@columbiabasincd.org with the subject line: 2026 Calendar Photo Contest.


In your email, include the following information (copy/paste this template):


Name: __________________


Phone/Email: ______________


Location of photo: __________


Caption: ___________________


I acknowledge and agree to the Photo Release Acknowledgment.



Deadline

Submissions are due by September 3, 2025.


Prizes & Recognition

  • Winning photos will be featured in the 2026 Columbia Basin Conservation District Calendar.

  • Each winner will receive a free copy of the calendar.


Photo Release Acknowledgment

By submitting photos to the 2026 Calendar Contest, entrants acknowledge and agree to grant the Columbia Basin Conservation District permission to use their photo(s) in the calendar, on our website, social media, newsletters, and other outreach materials, with credit to the photographer. Entrants also confirm they have permission from any identifiable individuals in the photo (or a parent/guardian if under 18).

 
 
 

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