BRAINERD – The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District recently announced the winners of their summer/fall photo contest, showcasing the beauty of Minnesota’s native trees, shrubs and wildlife.
Photographers of all ages and skill levels were invited to participate, and 33 entries were submitted. Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District staff members selected the winning images.
The winners are: Ken Rynda, first place, for “Red Oak with Chipmunk,” Sami Rice, second place, for “Oak Tree with Fawn,” and Ashley Marx, third place, for “Northern Pin Oak with Warbler.”
As part of their recognition, winners will receive canvas prints of their photographs. All entries will be featured in a variety of Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District publications and promotional materials.
Submissions for the next Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District photo contest will be accepted Jan.1- Oct. 31, 2025. For updates and future contest details, follow Crow Wing SWCD on Facebook or Instagram.
Sami Rice won second place for “Oak Tree with Fawn” in the Crow Wing County Soil and Water Conservation District’s summer/fall photo contest.
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Ashley Marx won third place for “Northern Pin Oak with Warbler” in the Crow Wing County Soil and Water Conservation District’s summer/fall photo contest.
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