The Vermont Wildlife Education Fund is a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded by the Vermont Wildlife Coalition  https://www.vtwildlifecoalition.org/  The education fund grew from the Voyage of the Artful Otter, which was a fund-raiser of art from Lake Champlain.  The idea of a student art competition emerged so that the young students of Vermont could participate by sharing their appreciation of Vermont's wildlife through their art.  Last year's art competition was a great success, generating interest from schools and students, and creating a diverse range of exceptional art from across the state. The competition culminated in an exhibition at the Highland Center for the Arts and the Vermont State House.  We are building on last year's success and having the second annual student art competition.