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. We are proud to announce the theme for the 2025 contest is “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/

You can trust them to take care of all of your tree, lawn, pest, and wildlife control issues in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner. Their team offers emergency and same day services and will always take the time to go over your individual needs to craft the best solutions. To learn more, call 303-873-7378.

Denver’s top quality tree service! Their team of professionals is dedicated to maintaining beautiful and sustainable landscapes for Denver and High-Country clients using the most environmentally friendly products and services available and promoting the art and science of horticulture. Learn more at arborscapeservices.com or call 303-806-8733.

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.

Your premier Denver Tree care company, with licensed arborists on staff. We are committed to our customers and caring for the environment. Providing excellence in tree care, landscaping, and snow removal. In addition, we are expert landscape designers and can turn your space into beautiful and sustainable. Contact them at 303-368-8454 or https://environmentaltreecarellc.com/

Framing for the 2024 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!

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.