Arbor Month Art Contest 2026

Invent a Tree!

This Arbor Month, the City invites K-5^th grade students in Lake Oswego to invent their very own tree species and bring it to life by creating an original work of art.  What does your tree look like? We want to see it! Draw, color, paint or create a collage, then scan or photograph your art and submit it online. The contest entry form includes a space for you to tell us the name of your tree species and provide a short description. Where does it grow? What makes it special? Who or what might live in your tree? This contest is all about celebrating trees and your amazing imagination!

Entries will be displayed electronically at City Hall and the Public Library. The contest begins on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Winners will be notified on or around Friday, May 8, 2026, and prizes will be awarded at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Find complete contest rules and the official entry form here.