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Calling All Amateur Photographers: Forest Preserve Photo Contest Is Underway
The Preserve the Moment Photo Contest runs through Dec. 31. Submit up to five photos per month to be eligible for prizes.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is once again hosting its Preserve the Moment photo contest, so grab your camera and get ready to capture Will County’s wild side!
The contest started Feb. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. Winners will be chosen monthly, and each monthly finalist receives a $75 MasterCard gift card.
The 11 finalists' photos will vie for top honors in January 2027 via public voting on the District's Facebook page, with the first-place winner receiving a $500 gift card; second place, $250; and third place, $150. Three random drawings also will be held for all contest participants and those three winners will each receive a $75 MasterCard gift card.
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The contest showcases the beauty of Will County preserves and the flora and fauna they protect. Photos from past contests have included birds in flight, colorful flowers in bloom, mammals in all of their splendor, visually breathtaking landscapes and the tiniest of insects.
The contest is made possible through the support of The Nature Foundation of Will County.
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Photos must be taken by amateur photographers age 18 or older, and they must be snapped in a Will County forest preserve on or after the Feb. 1 contest start date.
Important: No AI-generated images allowed
All entries must be original photographs taken by the entrant. AI-generated or AI-enhanced images – including AI scene creation or replacement – are not allowed. Minimal, non-AI photo editing is acceptable.
Ready to enter? First, make sure you read the rules. Then start snapping, start uploading and let your photos tell the story of Will County’s preserves.
