2026 Poster Contest Theme: Soil: Where it All Begins
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) poster contest, open to students in grades K-12, offers young people an opportunity to express their views on natural resource issues through the medium of art. The NACD theme for 2026 is “Soil: Where it All Begins.” This theme celebrates the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet.
The deadline to submit posters to PACD for the 2026 NACD Poster Contest state-level judging is June 30, 2026.
New for this year, no photos of posters will be accepted, only scanned, clear PDF files. Districts should provide the files correctly scanned and named to PACD. If you don’t have a large scanner, a cell phone works too. If you aren’t sure how to do this, search online for instructions for scanning to PDF using a cell phone without an app.
Click here for the contest flyer and here for more information. Questions may be directed to Shannon Wehinger at swehinger@pacd.org