Nature Photo Contest

Each year, photographers in the area are invited to focus their lenses on nature, showcasing the awe-inspiring and diverse natural world around us. Be inspired by the great outdoors, and submit the photos you capture.

2026-2027 Contest 

The Chandler Nature Photo Contest will run from December 1, 2026, to February 5, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. The submission link will be made available on December 1.

This year's contest focuses on "the natural world" of Arizona. Photographers may submit one (1) photograph to the contest. The photo must be submitted to one of the categories below:

1. Birds of the Desert
2. Insects
3. Desert Wildlife (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, no domesticated animals or farm animals)
4. Fish Tales
5. Flora & Fauna (wildflowers, foliage, fruiting bodies or other plant parts)

Nature Photo Contest Timeline and Guidelines

• Photograph Submission Period: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 to Friday, February 5, 2027
• In-Person Voting at Chandler Nature Center: Monday, February 22, 2027, to Friday, April 30, 2027 (voting available only at the Chandler Nature Center, free admission). Each visitor may vote once.  
• Nature Photo Contest Winners Announced: Monday, May 3, 2027 
• Photography Pick-up: May 10 to May 14, 2027
• Entry into the photo contest is free. Photographers may choose one category for their photo.
• Please contact the Chandler Nature Center with any questions at 480-782-2890.