The Young Naturalist Awards is an inquiry-based science competition for students in grades 7-12 to promote participation and communication in science.

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Announcing the 2009 Winners and Finalists!


Deadline for this year's contest is March 2, 2009.

  1. Select A Project
    Scientific discovery begins with curiosity!

  2. Read The Rules
    Learn about how to prepare your entry for submission.

  3. Submit Your Entry
    Get ready to send your entry to the contest!
2008 Winning Essays
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