Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation, and National Resource Conservation Service are proud to co-sponsor the Idaho State Forestry Contest. This one-day field event is a hands-on opportunity for Idaho’s youth to explore forestry and natural resource professions through direct experience.

The Forestry Contest continues to grow. In 2025 more than 225 students, 95 coaches/chaperones and over 150 volunteers participated. This success wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our donors. We sincerely thank you for your generous contribution in previous years and ask that you consider contributing to for this year.

There are no entry fees for participants, and it costs approximately $12,000 annually to host the Forestry Contest. These expenses reflect course supplies, equipment, rental costs, and event day expenses.

As a donor, your name will appear:
• on the event banner displayed at the contest,

• in the Forestry Contest brochure provided to all participants and volunteers,

• in newsletters reaching over 200 recipients,

• and on the Bonner SWCD and Idaho Department of Lands websites.

Your support makes a lasting impact by helping students learn directly from natural resource professionals.

You can donate in one of two ways:

• fill out form below and submit credit card information (no additional fee!), or
• mail this paper form and check made payable to “Bonner SWCD” with “Forestry Contest” on the memo line, and mail both to:

Donation Form 

Bonner SWCD
130 McGhee Rd., Ste. 220
Sandpoint, ID 83864

Here is a link to the W9 should you need it for tax deductible donation purposes: 

W9 for Bonner SWCD

Career Fair

If you are interested in participating in the Career Fair at the Idaho State Forestry Contest, just click this email address: jgaddess@idl.idaho.gov to contact John Gaddess for more information and to reserve your space.

Volunteering

If you or other members of your organization are interested in volunteering for a day or two at the Contest, please contact Hailey Frank, Volunteer Coordinator, at hfrank@idl.idaho.gov.

We thank you for your donation and hope to see you at the contest!

Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District, Idaho Department of Lands, and Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation

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