Nature Photo Contest

2024 - 2025 Contest Details

The Chandler Nature Photo Contest will begin on February 3, 2025, and close on March 7 at 11:59 p.m. 

This year's contest focuses on "the natural world" of Arizona. Photographers can only submit one (1) photograph into one (1) of the five categories:

1. Young Nature Photographers- must be between the ages of 8 and 18.

2. Wildlife- capture photos of animals in their wild environment, including birds, mammals, fish, insects, and more. Photos of animals in captivity are not accepted.

3. Trails/Landscapes- mountains, rivers, desert - as far as your lens can see!

4. Desert Life/Plant/Flora- the desert is full of vibrant plants and flowers. 

5. Macro Photography- extreme close-up photography of small things such as bugs and flowers.

Nature Photo Contest Timeline and Guidelines:

- Photograph Submission Period: February 3, 2025, to March 7, 2025

- In-Person Voting at Chandler Nature Center: March 17, 2025, to May 31, 2025 (voting available only at the Chandler Nature Center, free admission). Each visitor is allowed to vote once.

- Nature Photo Contest Winners Announced: June 2, 2025

- Photography Pick-up:  June 9 to June 13, 2025    

- Entry into the photo contest is free. Photographers may choose one category to submit one photo. 

Submission link available here starting February 3, 2025. Please contact the Chandler Nature Center with any questions at 480-782-2890.

2023 - 2024 Winners Announced

Congratulations to all the winners! Browse through the gallery below to view the awe-inspiring nature photographs captured during the 2023 - 2024 contest.