Announcing SYRCL’s Youth for the Yuba Contest and Event

The Yuba has a long-standing tradition of inspiring creativity in its visitors.  Our community is decorated with art, photography, and writing dedicated to our beautiful river and watershed.  In this upcoming event, SYRCL wants to celebrate the creativity the Yuba inspires in our youth!  This is why we created the Youth for the Yuba Contest and Event based on the theme, #IlovetheYuba.

What is it: The SYRCL Youth for the Yuba Event and contest, #IlovetheYuba, is intended to celebrate the unique skills of the youth in our community while showcasing their commitment to the Yuba and its preservation.  Youth are invited to participate in a number of contests to exhibit how they are inspired by the Yuba.

The Event: The Youth for the Yuba event is for all kids, whether they participate in the contest or not.  It will include a Youth Envirofair, where organizations in our community will share their dynamic opportunities for kids.  Local students will also showcase their environmental work in the community.  Bring friends and family to this fabulous event!

The Contest: Submissions are due Friday, April 15^th.  Local judges will assess students’ imagination, skill, and inspiration.  Top entries will be displayed at the State of the Yuba on Thursday, April 21st and winners will be announced at the Youth for the Yuba Event at the SYRCL office on Saturday, May 7th.

The Awards:  There will be a variety of awards available for a range of age levels for students who exhibit their dynamic skills – including art, writing, music, and volunteerism.  SYRCL encourages all Yuba lovers to participate in the contest and to attend this event.

Participant Age Groups: Submissions will be judged by age groups based on K-4, 5-8, and 9-12

Contest Categories:

• Photography
  • Submissions may be digital or traditional.
  • Using the #ilovetheYuba prompt show us what you love about the Yuba!
• Mixed Media Art
  • Submissions may be any medium including painting, drawing, and ceramics.
  • Using the #ilovetheYuba prompt show us what you love about the Yuba!
• Poetry contest
  • Choose your favorite form of poetry.
  • Using the #ilovetheYuba prompt tell us what you love about the Yuba!
• Song-writing contest
  • Any type of song, vocal, instrumental, etc.
  • Using the #ilovetheYuba prompt tell us what you love about the Yuba!
• Essay Contest
  • K-4 – 1-4 paragraph essay
  • 5-8 – 5 paragraph essay
  • 9-12 – 500-750 word essay
  • What do you consider the greatest opportunity for the Yuba River Watershed?
• Youth Environmentalist of the Year will also be awarded at this event
  • Presented to the SYRCL youth with the greatest number of volunteer hours

For more information, to participate, or enter a submission, contact Heather Kallevig,
SYRCL’s River Education Coordinator at 530-265-5961 ext. 218 or heather@syrcl.org.