Students Invited to ‘Bee’ a Friend to Pollinators for Fun Prizes
Calling all young artists and environmentalists! Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Andrew Monteleone announced the return of the Town’s Environmental Poster Contest, open to all 4th grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay. This year’s theme, ‘Bee’ a Friend to Pollinators, encourages students to showcase the vital role pollinators play in providing a healthy and sustainable future for food and our environment.
“This contest is a fantastic way to inspire young minds about the importance of protecting our natural resources,” said Supervisor Saladino. “By learning about the benefits of pollinators, students gain a greater appreciation for the environment and the role that pollination plays in safeguarding our future.”
Students are invited to get creative and design a poster highlighting how pollinators help plants grow and keep the environment healthy. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play a big role in making flowers bloom, producing food and supporting ecosystems. Students are encouraged to create posters that may show:
✔ Different types of pollinators
✔ Flowers and Native Plants that Pollinators Love
✔ Ways we can help Pollinators – some examples include planting native flowers and gardens, creating and protecting habitats, reducing pesticide use or keeping our communities clean and green.
✔ Why Pollinators are Important to the World Around us
How to Enter
· Posters must be created on paper no larger than 12”x18” (no edible materials allowed).
· The top three winning posters will be displayed at a Town facility and featured in an upcoming Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Newsletter.
“We’re proud to partner with Friends of the Bay and The Waterfront Center to promote environmental awareness among students,” said Councilman Monteleone. “I encourage all fourth graders to participate in this fun and educational initiative!”
Exciting Prizes!
Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions, with their posters being shown in a future Town Environmental Newsletter and Town website, as well as prizes from The Waterfront Center and Friends of the Bay. The first-place winner will also have a tree planted at their school in recognition of Arbor Day.
Deadline & Submission Details
· Deadline: Friday, April 17th
· Winners Announced: Earth Day, April 22nd
· Submit by mail or email:
· Mail: Town of Oyster Bay Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Poster Contest, 29 Spring Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
· Email: environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov (Subject: “2026 Poster Contest”)
Students must include an entry form, available at www.oysterbaytown.com/postercontest. For full contest details, visit the website. Get creative, spread the word, and help us celebrate the power of pollinators!