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2025 Fall Photo Contest

October 1st, 2025 - November 30th, 2025
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. From colorful foliage to remarkable wildlife, there’s so much seasonal beauty to capture. We invite you to get outside and capture your best fall photos by entering our 2025 Fall Photo Contest! This is your chance to showcase your talent, celebrate nature, and inspire others to be thoughtful Earth stewards through your nature photography.
Photo by Suzanne Peck, 2024 1st Place Winner
Photo by Marge Black, 2024 2nd Place Winner
Photo by Sherry Ferguson, 2023 1st Place Winner
Contest Rules:
  • All photos must be taken at Lacawac Sanctuary or Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary.
  • Entries of all types are welcome, including: landscapes, macro, wildlife, plants, and people enjoying nature. Your subject can be anything as long as it is appropriate and connected to nature.
  • Submissions are limited to photos taken during the fall. We encourage you to submit photos taken in 2025.
  • This contest is open to both professional and amateur photographers.
  • Photos must be taken by the person entering the contest.
  • There is no limit on the number of photo entries.
  • Limit your photo editing to basics.
  • Please do not include watermarks, logos, or text on your photos.
  • Please submit high-quality versions of your photos, so we can accurately showcase your work! Submissions should be suitable for printing at 8 x 11 inches without degrading quality (recommended minimum of 300 pixels/inch).
  • By entering this contest, you grant Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation permission to use your photo(s) in social media, newsletters, and promotional materials. Proper credit will be given if and when your photo is used by us.
How to Enter:
  • The final day to submit your photo(s) is November 30th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
  • To submit your photo(s) please email [email protected].
  • In your email, please include your name, location photo was taken, and your social media handle (if applicable).
Prizes:
The top 3 photo contest winners will be awarded with Lacawac merchandise. Additionally, the winning photos will be featured in Lacawac’s newsletter as well as on our Facebook and Instagram pages @lacawac.