The annual National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Poster Contest was held recently and awarded three young artists with prize money from the Malad Elementary 5th Grade. This contest is sponsored and directed by the Oneida Soil & Water Conservation District. Local winners had the opportunity to compete against other students within Division V which includes Oneida, Power, Portneuf, South Bingham, North/Central Bingham, Caribou, Bear Lake and Franklin Soil Conservation Districts.

The theme for 2025 was “Home is Where the Habitat is”. The fifth graders were challenged with drawing and designing a poster that represented this theme. Approximately 70 students participated and created images on many different habitats including forests, aquatic, and tropical animals and plants. The three winners were announced last week and they received their prize money. 

First place winner was Bea Chipman $50, 2nd place was Eva Henry $30, and 3rd place was Blakely Horsley $20.