2020 CONTEST INFORMATION

The grocery stores would be rather empty without the hard work of bees, birds, butterflies, bats and other pollinators. More than 80 percent of the world’s plants need pollinators to survive, including many that provide the food we eat. But today, many pollinators are in trouble and in decline. When pollinators shrink in number, many plants either produce less seed or no seed at all. This is a critical issue we invite you to unpack in this year's essay contest.

Essays are due March 12th, 2020, and are open to all 5^th - 8^th grade students in Greenville County.

Three winners will be selected in each grade. Each winner will receive a $50 check and will be invited to our annual gala to accept their award. Teachers will also be invited and will receive a special thank you gift!

For essay guidelines, please visit: 2020 Essay Contest-Where Would We Bee Without Pollinators

Resources

Download this handy Powerpoint guide to pollinators from our Dropbox link!