Saving My Alachua

Welcome to the 13th Annual “Saving My Alachua” 2026 Environmental Art Contest! All Alachua County students enrolled in public, private, or home school grades K-12 are encouraged to create an original work of art depicting their passion and ideas for being better stewards of our local environment.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each grade category from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Selected winners will be featured in the 2027 Saving My Alachua calendar. All winning artwork will be displayed in the County Administration Building beginning April 2026.

Learn more about the 2026 contest.

View previous contest winners on our Facebook page.

Previous Calendar Winners

Below is a selection of winners from previous calendars.

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Important Dates

- December 2025 - 2026 Calendars available and new contest announcement
- February 6, 2026 - Deadline for contest entries
- March 2026 - Winner Announcements
- April 2026 - BoCC Recognition
- November 2026 - 2027 Calendars available

Contact

352-264-6800

epd-reception@alachuacounty.us
Entries can be mailed or hand delivered to:
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department
14 NE 1st Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

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