Texas Educator Named 2024 Richard Hart Educator of the Year

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to name Ms. Ramona Michael of Kingwood, TX as the 2024 Richard M Hart Educator of the Year. Ms. Michael introduced the Fish Art program and free lesson plans to over 700 students. Her commitment to connecting children with …

Fish Art Contest National Winners Announced

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta, amotta@wildlifeforever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops are proud to announce the 2024 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest National Winners. National judging took place on Friday, April 26th, with winners chosen from over 5,600 entries from around the world. “The artwork …

Fish Art Contest State Winners Announced

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta, amotta@wildlifeforever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shop are proud to announce the 2024 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest State Winners. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place was awarded to students in four age categories in each state. This year over 5,600 students …

Wildlife Forever Announces FishOn! Lesson Plans and Contest Deadline Extension

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to announce the release of the newly designed Art of Conservation FishOn! lesson plans. These innovative activities are designed to complement the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest, providing educators with engaging resources to enhance their existing science, art, …

Fish Art Makes a Splash at the Minneapolis Boat Show!

For Immediate Release: Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildlifeForever.org (763) 253-0222 White Bear Lake, MN – From January 18-21st 2024, join Wildlife Forever and the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest for a FIN-tastic time at the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, hosted by Progressive. Students eighteen and under and their families are invited to stop by …

Partnership with Rapala Lures Fish Art Contest Participants

For Immediate Release: Contact: Addison Motta, AMotta@WildlifeForver.org (763) 252-0222 White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and Rapala, a premier manufacturer of fishing lures and products, will be continuing their partnership for the 2023-2024 Fish Art Contest. Rapala product will be featured in prize packages for student winners and for the winner of the Richard …

International Game Fish Association Renews Support for The Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest with new Debris Division

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and the International Game Fish Association will continue their partnership for the 2024 Fish Art Contest. All with a new twist. The IGFA Conservation Award will feature the new Debris Division. Student artists competing for this award must conduct fresh or …

A Legacy of Fish Art 

For Immediate Release  Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org  White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to share the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Report. Throughout the last 25 years, the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest has reached over 70,000 children around the world and continues to be a premier program connecting students to fishing …

California Artist Wins Wildlife Forever Invader Crusader Award

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Congratulations to Jihyo Kim of California, winner of the 2023 Fish Art Contest Invader Crusader Award. Kim’s depiction of silver carp is a stunning reminder that invasive species can look beautiful, but when improperly introduced they are one of the leading threats to …

Rapala Sponsors the Art of Conservation® Fish Art Program

For Immediate Release: Contact: Addison Motta - AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is excited to announce a new partnership with Rapala, the premier manufacturer of fishing lures and products. Supporting youth angling and conservation education, the Fish Art Contest is a free art and creative writing program open internationally for students in …