Young Nature Blogger 2021 is being run by Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere and is open to everyone aged 21 and under.
Entrants should write up to 500 words about nature in the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere in SW Scotland, which is renowned internationally for its amazing wildlife and spectacular countryside. It can be accompanied by photos and/or drawings.
Winners will receive wildlife goodie bags and their blogs will feature in DG Life magazine and Ayrshire Magazine, as well as Biosphere websites in the autumn.
The entries will be judged by Keith Kirk, local wildlife and environmental photographer and writer, and Andrew Bielinski, RSPB Scotland area manager.
Keith said: “Being out in, connecting with and noticing nature in our Biosphere is good for wellbeing and we encourage young writers, photographers and illustrators to explore this summer and share their unique observations with us.”
Andrew added: “We hope Young Nature Blogger 2021 inspires young people to engage with our wonderful SW Scotland nature, be amazed at the diversity we have, and learn why it’s so important that we all nurture and care for it so that it remains wonderful for generations to come.”
Entries should be sent to [email protected] accompanied by the entrant’s name, age, email address and phone number.
Photos should be at least 1MB and no bigger than 5MB and should be sent separate to, and not embedded in, documents.
The challenge closes on August 12.
