"Green communities" photo contest
Changing the present ~ changing the future
A panel of judges selected winners - "Best in Show," "Youth" and first and second place - based on overall quality, content and representation of the essence of the two categories:
Naturally Green ~ There are many natural places, including streams, urban forests, native prairies, outdoor learning centers, trails and living roofs that help make up the landscape of the city. These resources keep water clean, provide shade, animal habitat, reduce urban heat effect and provide a place for residents connect with nature.
Green in Action ~ Submit photos of how you, your neighbors or your community are making OP a better place to live. Helping an elderly neighbor, composting leaves, recycling, riding a bike to work, picking up trash, installing energy efficient light bulbs, reducing water use, making a rain barrel and planting a rain/vegetable garden are just a few examples of sustainability in action.
Winners were announced at the Oct. 20, 2008 City Council meeting:
Humming
by BJ Collins
Best In Show
Mr. Turtle
by Bridget Fowler
Best Youth
No Gas Needed - Only Fuel of Adventure
by Chaille Dee
First Place - Green in Action
No Glass Allowed
by Bridget Fowler
Second Place - Green in Action
Ghostly Green Towers of Refuge
by Chaille Dee
First Place - Naturally Green
Aspiring Grass - Green Swirls
by Chaille Dee
Second Place - Naturally Green
Man in Bioswale
by Aaron DuBois
Honorable Mention
