2026 Ridgefield NWR Photo Contests!

2026 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will be home to two contests!

Introducing the 20th Annual Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest!

Brought to you by Pro Photo Supply and the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

CATEGORIES:

• BIRDS – Birds and waterfowl in their natural habitat.
• WILDLIFE – Any wildlife other than birds – mammals, amphibians, fish, insects, reptiles, and invertebrates in their natural habitat.
• PLANT LIFE – Trees, grasses, flowers, fungi, mushrooms, and other flora in their natural habitat.
• LANDSCAPE & STRUCTURES – The refuge contains a mosaic of scenic views, including iconic structures such as the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.
• High School Students – Subject can be any of the adult categories (birds, wildlife, plant life, and landscape & structure).

 

CATEGORY PRIZES:

1st Place [in each category]:

• $150 Pro Photo Supply Digital Gift Card
• Inclusion in Gallery Showing at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Birdfest
• 12 x18 high-quality digital print

Honorable Mention:

• Inclusion in Gallery Showing at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Birdfest
• 12 x18 high-quality digital print

 

Note, submissions will be due August 3, 2026! These dates are earlier than we usually do this contest. This way, we will have more time to prepare to celebrate the winners of our contests (yes, plural!) at BirdFest & Bluegrass, and do more fun things to share your photos with our followers.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Fledgling Photo Contest 2026

Brought to you by ASMP Oregon, Pro Photo Supply, and the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

This year, 4th – 8th Graders are invited to upload their best photos taken at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge! With the help of the Oregon chapter of ASMP, we’re expanding the Youth category into its own contest, the Fledgling Contest! Entry is open for all children 4th-8th grade.

Keep your eyes on our website – www.ridgefieldfriends.org – for news on additional events and activities being spearheaded by Oregon ASMP!

 

CATEGORIES:

• BIRDS – Birds and waterfowl in their natural habitat.
• WILDLIFE – Any wildlife other than birds – mammals, amphibians, fish, insects, reptiles, and invertebrates in their natural habitat.
• PLANT LIFE – Trees, grasses, flowers, fungi, mushrooms, and other flora in their natural habitat.
• LANDSCAPE & STRUCTURES – The refuge contains a mosaic of scenic views, including iconic structures such as the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.

 

CATEGORY PRIZES:

1st Place [in each category]:

• $100 Pro Photo Supply Digital Gift Card
• Inclusion in Gallery Showing at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Birdfest
• 12 x18 high-quality digital print

 

Honorable Mention:

• Inclusion in Gallery Showing at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Birdfest
• 12 x18 high-quality digital print