Celebrating the Winners of the Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest
Winners of the 24th Annual Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest gathered on June 12, 2026, to celebrate their achievements at an awards ceremony held at the D&R Greenway Land Trust Johnson Education Center in Princeton, New Jersey.
The Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest is open each year to fifth-grade students across New Jersey. Participants select a threatened, endangered, or special concern species found in the state, research its conservation needs, and advocate for its protection through an original essay and artwork. A panel of judges selects first- and second-place winners from each participating county.
This year’s first-place winners and their families joined Conserve Wildlife Foundation board and staff members for a special celebration recognizing their outstanding work. Students received certificates honoring their accomplishments, and guests had the opportunity to view the winning artwork and essays on display. As part of their award, the first-place winners will also enjoy a special educational trip to Sedge Island in Barnegat Bay this summer.
Take a look at this year’s inspiring winning artwork and essays at the Species on the Edge | Art and Essay Contest | Conserve Wildlife Foundation webpage.
We extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors—Atlantic City Electric, Church & Dwight, and Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery—whose support makes this longstanding program possible.
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This is such a fun and important contest! I am a retired elementary school art teacher and now work with wildlife! I recognize that teaching young people to respect, value, and protect wildlife is so important as it will be their job to continue this important work after we oldsters aren’t around to do so.