2009 Refuge Photo Contest

WIN ONE OF THESE GREAT PRIZES!

GRAND PRIZE:

This year's First place prize is a $5,000 cash prize courtesy of ATP Oil and Gas!

ATP Oil & Gas Corporation, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of natural gas and oil properties in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea.

To learn more about ATP, please visit their website.

SECOND PRIZE:

This year's Second place prize is two open roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines!

Southwest Airlines is dedicated to protecting the environment. Southwest believes the future of our planet depends on everyone doing his or her part. As part of their Environmental Stewardship responsibility, they continue to seek efficiency in their resource utilization, challenge their Employees and partners to create environmental innovation, and commit their financial resources and talents to ensuring a better world for tomorrow. Southwest continues to change the airline industry through innovation that benefits both their Customers and the environment. Southwest supports a solution-based approach to addressing environmental challenges and ultimately driving the industry towards a sustainable future. To learn more about Southwest Airlines, please visit http://www.southwest.com.

THIRD PRIZE:

camera This year's Third place prize is a $200 cash prize plus one year's supply of Shredded cereal from Barbara's Bakery!

Since 1971, Barbara's Bakery has been committed to creating the best-tasting organic and natural products free and clear of artificial preservatives, artificial ingredients, hydrogenated oils, or refined white sugar. Barbara's invests in "healthy" actions across the board. Their continued commitment to environmental and sustainable programs proves they live up to their philosophy "Great Taste without Compromise."

The third place winner will also receive a Wild Bird Centers Mr. Piggy Wildlife Feeder! See below for details

FOURTH PRIZE:

Five winners will receive this year's Fourth place prize, one of the following three bird feeders from Wild Bird Centers and a copy of Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature by Linda Lear.

book Wild Bird Centers of America's extremely durable 16” tube feeder is environmentally friendly, easy to use and easy to clean. The roof and base are made with recycled plastic lumber, which saves trees. Simply squeeze the ends of the clips on the roof to lift the roof and pour either your black oil sunflower or Birdwise® seed blend into the tube. Bring the roof down for a snug fit and make sure the clips are tight on the roof. Bottom lifts-out for easy cleaning. Available only at the Wild Bird Centers, our 16" tube feeder carries a lifetime warranty against squirrel damage.

Wild Bird Centers 4 sided Hopper feeder feeds birds on all four sides, allowing greater access and better viewing opportunities. Easy to clean, removable MoBi Mesh® screen w/wood seed deflector that enhances seed flow.Routered, architectural cedar wood construction enhances aesthetic appeal and sturdiness of feeder. Height of opening makes seed easy to reach, enhancing bird attractiveness. The design of perching space and the amount of roof overhang relative to landing space also enhances bird attractiveness and accessibility.

The Wild Bird Centers Mr. Piggy Wildlife Feeder Pickle Jar is a peanut feeder for squirrels and other wildlife that adds a fun new dimension to any backyard entertainment center. Easy to mount and clean, the Velcro strap prevents the jar from being displaced. Mr. Piggy’s Pickle jar yields wonderful photo opportunities and delights kids of all ages.

There are nearly 100 Wild Bird Centers serving communities across the United States. Their full service stores carry a complete line of birding products such as seed, suet, feeders, baths, houses, books, hardware, and garden accessories.

See below for details about Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature by Linda Lear.

HONORABLE MENTION:

Fifteen Honorable Mention Winners will receive the following book from Houghton Mifflin.

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"Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature" by Linda Lear
Environmental historian Linda Lear does justice to the tragic dimensions of Rachel Carson's life in her prologue, which shows the author of Silent Spring, even as she was dying of cancer, testifying calmly before a congressional subcommittee whose investigation of the dangers of pesticides were prompted by her book. Lear portrays Carson (1907-1964) with affection and discernment as a remarkable woman who overcame prejudice against female scientists and aroused post-World War II America to the beauties of nature and the technological threats against it in a series of deservedly popular books.

Field Guides by the Houghton Mifflin company have set the high standards for guides that are informative, practical, thorough, and easy to use.

Each contestant will receive a complimentary one year membership in the National Wildlife Refuge Association.

Prizes in all categories subject to change at the contest provider's discretion.
Any changes will be noted on this site.