NACD's Stewardship Week

Stewardship Week April 26 – May 3, 2026

For more information about stewardship week and resources for engagement, you can visit NACD's website.

NCCD will also be at several events throughout April and May with some NACD activity materials. Check our events calendar to see where you can find us.

Conservation Poster Contest

NCCD serves as the local, county sponsor for the annual National Conservation Poster Contest. Students in grades K-12, from public, private, and home schools, create posters centered around a different conservation theme each year. The posters are judged at the county and state levels, and cash prizes are awarded to winners in each category. Last year's winners can be seen below the contest rules.

2026 Theme: Soil. Where it all Begins

Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026

All Contest Rules and Details

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SUBMISSIONS

A completed entry form is needed for each poster entry.

Email:

Include child's name, grade, school, teacher's name and email, and high-quality poster photos (.jpg or .png) - five (5) photos at maximum.
Email to mikaileigh.baker@delaware.gov

Mail:

Poster must include, in print on the back, child's name, grade, school, teacher's name and email.
Mail to:

New Castle Conservation District

C/O Mikaileigh Baker

2430 Old County Rd

Newark, DE 19702

In Person:

Poster must include, in print on the back, child's name, grade, school, teacher's name and email.
Bring poster to:

New Castle Conservation District

2430 Old County Rd

Newark, DE 19702

For further questions, you can contact Mikaileigh Baker via email or phone (302) 498 - 4678, or visit the National Association of Conservation District's website.

Congratulations to our 2025 Conservation Poster Contest Winners!

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