A trip for 2 to Australia to stay at the YHA's Eco-Hostel in Victoria

• A conservationist trip sponsored by the Department of Conservation, or
• CASH to support your group activities

Categories
You must be at school, or of school age and involved in a conservation project, research or other area of work with a conservation focus.

There are three categories of entry:

• Best Secondary Individual Project
• Best Primary/Kura Kaupapa Group Project
• Best Secondary Group Project

Project Examples:

• A science project to find out more about some aspect of your local environment
• Promoting an environmental issue in your area, and informing the community about it
• A hands-on "living" project built around the interests of students
• A piece of artwork that reflects an issue or idea relating to conservation in your area
• A techno-project designed to recycle, save energy, or conserve some aspect of the natural environment

We're especially interested in on-going projects that show a large degree of voluntary effort and a long-term commitment to the "issue!"

Entries should

• Show a positive outcome for the environment
• Be your own work (adult input is ok, but must be specified)

To enter
Send us a clear written outline of your project, including any photos and illustrations explaining

• The aims of your project
• The people involved
• What you did
• What you achieved
• How you see the project developing in the future

Visit www.stayyha.com or www.doc.govt.nz for entry forms and more details!
Alternatively, you can pick up an entry form from your local Department of Conservation Office or YHA Hostel.
All entries must be received by the Department of Conservation by November 2nd 2002