The Friends of Blackwater are hosting a digital photo contest from February 1 through March 31, 2025 to showcase Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and raise funds for Refuge projects. Both adults and youth can enter, and youth can enter for free! Visitors are invited to submit photos taken between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, in Refuge areas open to the public. Cash prizes will be awarded and winners will have a chance to display their photos in the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center gallery. The contest categories are wildlife, flora/macro, landscapes/waterscapes, and nightscapes. Visit our contest page to learn more about entering your wonderful Refuge images!