BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust is looking for those special photographs, original art works or written works that express the natural beauty of “Your Backyard, the Mahoosuc Region.” All entries will be displayed and a Grand Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.17, at the Land Trust office as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend.

In its third year, the Art Celebration of Nature has had more than 45 exhibiting artists and photographers and is looking forward to increasing writing entries from all ages. 

There will be prizes for each category in many age groups. There is a $10 donation entry fee for the adult age group.

Entry details: Photos should be matted at a minimum and may be framed. Original art should be exhibit ready. Stories should be one typed page (maximum) and attached to a stiff backing. Entries should be dropped off at, or mailed to, the Mahoosuc Land Trust Office, 18 Mayville Road, Bethel, by Monday, Sept.12.  Entrants are welcomed to sell their submissions at the show. For more details go online to www.mahoosuc.org, call the Land Trust office at 207-824-3806 or email [email protected].

The Mahoosuc Land Trust is an accredited community land trust encouraging public interest in conservation in central Oxford County, Maine, and eastern Coos County, N.H., supporting a balance of growth and conservation and emphasizing sustainable and traditional land uses. For more information visit www.mahoosuc.org or call 207-824-3806.