Contests

Fifth-Grade Essay Contest

The theme of Coast Day 2021 is Storytelling and Science and to go along with this theme, this year’s essay is a creative writing assignment. We are asking students to choose an aquatic animal native to Delaware. This can be an animal that lives in the ocean, pond, lake, river or stream. Students will then write a short story about what it’s like to be this animal. Students should think about the habitat the animal lives in, what the animal may eat or what it does to survive, and any challenges the animal might face. Stories will be judged based on accuracy, creativity, and story development. Entries due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 1. Download the complete rules.

Instagram Photo Contest.

It’s that time of year again! In anticipation of #DECoastDay 2021, we’re running our annual Instagram Photo Contest. This year’s theme is Storytelling and Science. We’re looking for a series of photos that, when viewed together, reflect Delmarva’s natural landscape and tell a story or narrative about our ecosystem. For example, a series of photos showing the cycle of the tides, or shorebirds landing and taking flight on the beach. Regardless of subject, please submit a minimum of two photos that, when viewed together, meet the requirements of the 2021 theme.

How to Enter: Share your photos on Instagram using the hashtag #DECoastDay, being sure to explain the story behind them. Leave a brief description explaining the story behind the photos/how it relates to theme, the location, and other pertinent information in the caption. And make sure your privacy settings are set so that we can see your post! Deadline is 11:59PM, September 29th. Download the complete rules.