OKEECHOBEE --  The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District encourages students to showcase their creativity while learning about conservation. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet. This year’s Annual Poster Contest theme is “Soil. Where it all Begins.” Posters are due March 24, 2026 at our office located at 452 US Hwy 98 North, Okeechobee, Florida. Prizes in each division include 1st place $50, 2nd place $35, 3rd place $20. First place winners will advance to the state level poster contest. Please contact Vicki Wheeler at Victoria.wheeler@okeechobeeswcd.org, 863.623.3240, or www.okeechobeeswcd.org for the rules and entry form.