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Wildfire Awareness Month Poster Coloring Contest
South Dakota Ag Connection - 02/10/2016

In preparation for Wildfire Awareness Month in May, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture's Wildland Fire Division is holding a coloring contest.

This year's theme is "One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire." South Dakota youth ages 3-12 years of age can showcase their artistic abilities. All entries must be postmarked by April 22, 2016. Only one entry per child is allowed and submitted posters must be completed by the child with no outside assistance. Each entry must include a completed entry form. Paint, markers, crayons or colored pencils are may be used.

The contest has two age brackets with a prize awarded to each group.

-- Group 1 (Ages 3-7) Contestants submit the official "High Five" poster.

-- Group 2 (Ages 8-12) Contestants submit the official "Home Sweet Home" poster.

A Smokey Bear plush toy will be awarded to the contest winners in each category. Posters will not be returned.

The coloring posters may be downloaded and printed from the South Dakota Wildfire Awareness Month website at this link: www.sdwildfireawareness.com.

All submissions must be mailed to: South Dakota Wildland Fire Division, Attn: Cindy Hansen, 3305 West South Street, Rapid City, SD 57702.

For more information, contact Cindy Hansen at 605-393-8011 or email cindy.hansen@state.sd.us.

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