The 2025 BC Nature and Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) Photo Contest is a celebration of the BC plants, animals, landscapes, conservation areas and other nature moments that show how naturalists of all ages spend their time outdoors. Whether you like to hike, bird watch, master your photography skills on all things nature, we encourage you to share.

Contest dates: January 1, 2025 –  Midnight March 15, 2025

The 2025 BC Nature Photo Contest has one new rule:  All entries must include the name of the subject i.e. Botany or wildlife entries must name the subject photographed and include your name in the title.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

1. People in Nature – showcasing people helping or enjoying nature
2. BC Biodiversity — birds, all wildlife, landscapes, botany
3. Conservation Lands (Karen Wipond Conservation Lands) – see description in rules and guidelines.
4. Youth Under 18 (can include any of the above categories)

Enter as often as you like in any categories or multiple categories.

Please review rules and guidelines prior to your submission – LINK

Photo Contest 2025

• Name*
  First Last
• BC Nature Club Name or Affiliation (If not a member or member of affiliated group, please put PUBLIC
• Email*
• Photo Category*
  • 1 – People in Nature (must have permission to use their likeness)
  • 2 – BC Biodiversity – Birds, all Wildlife, Landscape, Botany
  • 3 – Conservation Lands
  • 4 – BC Youth 12-18, photographer (enter 1,2,3 for your category below)
• Name of subject(s) or location(s) in your photograph*
• Photo(s) Descriptor*
  Should include name of subject or location of landscape or conservation lands. Each photograph must have common name if submitting bird, botany, or any wildlife photo i.e. GreatBlueHeron. Please add your initials to the back end of the image file.
• Consent*
  I agree to the digital media release form – all entries
  By submitting your photos, I agree to allow BC Nature and Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation to publish my photos for editorial purposes. You acknowledge and agree that all submissions may be reproduced and published without notice or compensation in any electronic media and any printed material such as our magazines, newsletters, social media, and calendars.
  
  I hereby grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area.
  Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for the following purposes:
  
  
   conference presentations
   educational or informational presentations or courses
   Newsletters, electronic notices, and magazines
   BC Nature or HCTF Website, Social media sites
   BC Nature or HCTF educational videos
  
  
  By signing this release I understand this permission signifies that photographic or video recordings of me may be electronically displayed via the Internet or in the public educational setting.
  There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed.
  This release applies to photographic, audio or video recordings collected as part of the sessions listed on this document only.
  By signing this form I acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand the above release and agree to be bound thereby. I hereby release any and all claims against any person or organization utilizing this material for educational purposes.
  
  
• File Upload
  Photos must be high quality jpg, jpeg or png files. Photo Release Form must be a PDF file. Upload up to 3 photos. If you have any problem uploading your photo, please email to communications@bcnature.ca
  Drop files here or Select files

  Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 3.
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