LEWISTON – The Lewiston/Auburn Community Forest Board has announced a photo contest from now through Arbor Week, the week of May 21.

The purpose is to gather images of trees in the cities of Lewiston and Auburn for use in future publications and activities of the board, which will draw attention to both cities’ accomplishments as recipients of National Arbor Day Foundation, Tree City USA designation.

People are invited to submit as many photographs as they would like, but must remember to provide all required information for each entry.

Those entering should submit an original digital or 8×10 print photograph(s) of trees located in either Lewiston or Auburn.

Submissions will not be returned and will become the property of the board.

By entering the contest, entrants grant the board the right to publish and use submitted photographs in print or electronic form in a future calendar and/or other printed material for promotion of the Lewiston and Auburn area Community Forestry Board activities.

Any photograph reproduced will include a photographer credit.

Winning entrants will receive an official letter and certificate of appreciation from the board as well as prizes from local businesses. Applicants are encouraged to submit as many prints as they like; however there is a limit of one prize per applicant.

Entrants should include name, address, phone number and e-mail address, date and time the photo was taken and title of the photo.

Submit photos to: Doug Beck, Recreation Superintendent, 48 Pettengill Park, Auburn, ME 04210.

For more information, call John Painter at 777-7482 or Doug Beck at 784-0191.