Pictured is the 2024 First Place Winner, Oliver Georgides, with Luke Killoran, the Arbor Day Poster Contest Coordinator.

ARBOR DAY 5th Grade POSTER CONTEST

The Colorado 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest is an artistic competition open to public, private and home-schooled fifth graders across the state that strives to increase appreciation and awareness of the important role that trees play in our quality of life, communities, ecosystems and our state. The deadline for submitting posters for the 2025 contest has passed. Thank you to all of the young artists and educators who participated in the contest! All posters will be on display at Denver Botanic Gardens in the Helen Fowler Library from April 15th through May 16th. Please come enjoy the amazing artwork and celebrate the artistic interpretations of “The Superpowers of Trees”. 

See submission requirements for 2025 in both English and Spanish.

Our Contest Sponsors

The Colorado Arbor Day Poster Contest and its efforts are possible due to the partnership of these organizational and industry partners:

A family owned and operated company headed by ISA certified arborist and degreed forester, Hunter Townsend. We are committed to safe practices, quality customer service and are fully licensed and insured. Learn more at 303-252-0818 or https://altitudearborist.com/

ArborScape, a trusted family-owned and operated business, has been providing exceptional tree-trimming services in the Denver Metro Area for over 20 years. Our team of certified arborists is dedicated to maintaining the health and beauty of your landscape, ensuring that your trees thrive in Colorado's unique environment. With a deep understanding of our community and its landscape, we offer personalized tree services Littleton, CO residents rely on.

As a veteran-owned business with over 75 years of combined experience, ArborScape takes pride in its strong work ethic and dedication to customer satisfaction. We offer a variety of services, including tree trimming, tree removal, tree spraying, and stump grinding.

A full-service tree company. We are licensed and insured. We perform tree and shrub pruning, removals, EAB treatments, plant and lawn health care programs for residential and commercial properties. Contact them at 303-868-3164 or https://www.autumntreell.com/

Founded in 1880 and employee-owned since 1979, we are committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services. With operations throughout North America, our branches have expanded, but our outstanding client service has never wavered. Contact us for your local residential or commercial needs! Learn more at davey.com

Davey Resource Group Inc. delivers solution through innovation and expertise through a simple, client-centered approach to working with diverse markets, including utilities, transportation, telecommunication, federal, state, and local governments, land developers/contractors, facility managers, and architecture/engineering firms.

Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education. Our conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations. Learn more at botanicgardens.org.

Tree care involves heavy machinery and dangerous equipment which is daunting to have so close to home. We understand it can also be a little daunting to have workers at your home (even when they are working outside). That is why Deyvis Tree Care has spent years formulating a meticulous approach to make sure your home and family are protected throughout the process. Visit https://www.deyvistreecare.com/

Framing for the 2025 winning poster was provided by The Great Frame Up. The Great Frame Up strives to provide high quality custom framing for your unique style and personality. The Great Frame Up offers a warm and welcoming environment, a seat at our design counter, and our knowledgeable and professional designers to walk you through your selections. With just a brief discussion about your finished art and where it will hang, our designers and framers will create a unique design sure to complement your art, your home, and you!

The Park People's mission is to work with communities to plant trees and improve parks for a healthy, resilient future. The Park People provided translation services and social media marketing.

Preservation Tree Care is committed to sustainable, high-quality trees, property, and client care. We seek to provide education and influence legislation as well as having a positive impact on the health of urban and rural forests. We have a desire to leave a legacy with our team and community.

Contact: 303.761.1088

https://preservationtreecare.net/

Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12.

Project Learning Tree has been a long-time partner of the 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest, providing the winning student’s art teacher with a free access code to its catalog of educational curricula.