Three contests have begun from the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition

April 9, 2025 Shannon Lukens

Three contests from the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition (CCCC) have begun.

The Crane Coloring Contest is open to kids ages 3-18 years old until August 8, 2025. The coloring page can be downloaded from CCCC’s website. All entries will be displayed and awards will be given out at a special kid’s night at the Yampa Valley Crane Festival on Aug. 26, 2025. The coloring page can be downloaded from CCCC’s website and is also available at libraries throughout the Yampa Valley. It is also below.

The Yampa Valley Crane Festival Poster Contest is open to youth ages 10-15 years old through July 14, 2025. The winning entry will be displayed throughout the Yampa Valley to advertise the festival. The winner also receives a $100 cash prize.

Photo courtesy Abby Jensen and Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition

CCCC’s Photo Contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers through August 9, 2025. Participants can choose from four different categories, with prizes awarded in each category and displayed at the Yampa Valley Crane Festival.