CalFire and California ReLeaf are sponsoring the annual statewide Arbor Week poster contest for students in 3-5.

Rules and details can be found online.

In addition, this year the organizations are also having a new video contest for students in grades 6-8.

For each contest, students are asked to create original artwork or video based on the theme Trees & Water: Sources of Life. Submissions are due Feb. 12. Winners will be featured at the State Fair, displayed on the California ReLeaf/CalFire websites, and awarded cash prizes.

The goals of Arbor Week include educating Californians about trees, encouraging tree planting, teaching elementary school children the environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees, and protecting the state’s valuable natural resources.