River of Words® is an arts and environmental education program that teaches watershed education through the arts. Maryland has a partnership with River of Words® (www.riverofwords.org) through the Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Program. There are both an International River of Words Poetry and Art Watershed -- by Charity Scott, Age 16, Good Shephard School, Baltimore, MD, Teacher: Ariadne Gejveski. River of Words® 200 FinalistContest and a State Contest. In order to be eligible for the Maryland contest, you must first have entered in the International contest.

The Yellow Bird -- by Jamie Lyn Pase, Age 9, Baltimore, MD, 2001 River of Words® Category 4 WinnerAwards are given in both the International and State Contests. For the Maryland ROW Contest, a poetry and art finalist was chosen in age categories K-6 and 7-12 in the ten Maryland tributary areas of the Loch Raven -- by Rachel Bakalyan, Age 16, Good Shephard School, Baltimore, MD, Teacher: Beth Gifford. River of Words® 2001 FinalistChesapeake Bay. A grand prize winner was chosen for both poetry and art for each of the above age groups and announced on Natural Resources Day at Maryland State Fair.

2008 River of Words® Contest
Four Students Take Top Honors
Congratulations to all of the Maryland River of Words 2008 Tributary Finalists.

Congratulations to everyone who submitted a work of art. We look forward to seeing your entries next year.

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Artist Credit:
Left: "The Yellow Bird" by Jamie Lyn Pase, Age 9, Baltimore, MD, 2001 River of Words® Category 4 Winner
Top right: "Watershed" by Charity Scott, Age 16, Good Shephard School, Baltimore, MD, Teacher: Ariadne Gejveski. River of Words® 200 Finalist
Bottom right: "Loch Raven" by Rachel Bakalyan, Age 16, Good Shephard School, Baltimore, MD, Teacher: Beth Gifford. River of Words® 2001 Finalist.

For more information on the Maryland State Contest,
contact Joann Wheeler 410-260-8809.

 

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