Seneca Rocks Audubon Society Announces Winners of Inaugural Kids Bird Art Contest
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CLARION, PA — The Seneca Rocks Audubon Society is proud to announce the winners of its first-ever Kids Bird Art Contest, a community-wide initiative that brought together young artists and nature enthusiasts from across the region.
The contest saw an overwhelming response, with over 100 submissions received through seven participating area libraries. After careful deliberation by a panel of judges, three talented students have been selected as the top overall winners in their respective age categories:
· Leigha Noelle McLaughlin (Grade 3) “The Northern Flicker,” Clarion Free Library
· Zachary Bickish (Grade 5) “Baltimore Orioles and Nest,” Clarion Free Library
· Josaphine Elder (Grade 8) “Iridescent Flight,” Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library
The initiative aimed to foster an appreciation for local avian life while providing a creative outlet for students to showcase their artistic talents. The sheer volume and quality of the entries highlight the vibrant connection between our youth and the natural world. Each of the 21 finalists were awarded a birding field guide and the 3 overall winners were additionally awarded a pair of Vortex binoculars and a pair of free passes to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.
“We were incredibly impressed by the creativity and detail found in these submissions,” said Peggy Butler, SRAS Education Committee member. “Seeing the birds of our region through the eyes of these young artists is truly inspiring.”
Community members are invited to view the work of these winners and all the contest finalists. The artwork is currently on display at Michelle’s Cafe in Clarion, where it will remain open to the public until May 1.
For more information about the contest or upcoming events, please visit the Seneca Rocks Audubon Society website or follow us on social media.
