The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services invites the public to participate in the “Refuge at Ritidian” photo contest at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge – Ritidian Unit. This is the second year the Service has hosted the photo contest in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. National Wildlife Refuge Week is an annual celebration that takes place every second full week of October.
Participants may submit up to two photos from each of the featured categories. Participants must also provide a caption for their photos and describe why Ritidian is special or important to them. Photos must be emailed to ritidian@fws.gov by Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Photos should fall under one of these categories:
- Wildlife: Land & Sea – wildlife of animals on land, at the beach, or in the ocean
- Small Wonders – close-up views (macro photos) of wildlife/plants at Ritidian
- Family Fun/ Fun with Friends – family and friends fishing, swimming, hiking, snorkeling, etc.
- Rooted in culture – Latte stones, pottery sherds, and other remnants of ancient CHamoru heritage
All photo must be taken at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge – Ritidian Unit. Photos with people in it must be of their own party/group and submitted with their permission. Photos will be judged on creativity, originality, and their connection to Ritidian’s value as a wildlife refuge and/or cultural heritage. Photos submitted by community members will be featured on a digital display at the Ritidian Nature Center to share with local and international visitors. Contest winners will receive a small prize and their photo will be framed and featured as part of the Ritidian Nature Center exhibits. Minors may participate in the photo contest with permission from a parent or legal guardian.
“Ritidian, or Litekyan, is a special and sacred place to the people of Guam,” said Marybelle Quinata, park ranger at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge – Ritidian Unit. “This is a fun way to spend time outdoors that will showcase how our community values Ritidian.”
If you have any questions, contact Marybelle Quinata at marybelle_quinata@fws.gov or call 671-355-5096 or 483-6084
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