Pollinator Seed Packet Art Contest

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

In the fall of 2025, Earth Conservancy launched its Pollinator Seed Packet Art Contest, inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to create original artwork for the cover of our new, limited-edition native wildflower seed packets. The contest asked participants to explore a specific story, one both honoring the region’s anthracite mining heritage while highlighting the land’s reclamation and renewal. While many submissions beautifully captured pollinators and wildflowers, the strongest works embraced the full narrative of past, present, and future – nodding to the complexity reclamation brings – and did so in a very compact space!

AWARDEES

Submissions were received in November 2025 and advanced through two rounds of judging, first by Earth Conservancy staff and then by EC’s Board of Directors. While we weren’t surprised by the skill and creativity on display, we were truly amazed by the response. In total, 62 artworks were submitted by students, hobbyists, and professional artists, representing grade schools, colleges, and independent creatives.

Although many artists hailed from northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal region, several entries came from out of state, creating a diverse and compelling collection. Together, the works reflect both the environmental challenges of the past and the hopeful possibilities of restoration – and sparked more than a little friendly debate among our staff.

The winning design will appear on packets of native wildflower seeds, helping carry EC’s mission of renewal into homes, classrooms, and gardens across the region. We’re also exploring ways to feature additional works in future projects, recognizing that each submission represents time, skill, and a willingness to engage with this place and its story.

Announcement of our winner will be coming soon!