02/23/26

Winners of the 16th Annual Kids Art Contest

Announcing the winners of the 16th annual international kids art contest (2025) hosted by Frogs Are Green. Thank you to all the students who participated, helping us showcase what children are thinking and learning about. We received hundreds of artworks from dozens of countries.

There was incredible variety in the materials used as well as subject matter. The galleries show very thoughtful images about this year’s theme: Biodiversity Loss.

Below we showcase the winners in the age groups (3-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-18.) By March, we will add more galleries for the sub-categories, such as: best environmental art; best black and white art; best 3D art, etc.

A big thank you to the judges for this year who had a difficult job in choosing from so many wonderful pieces. John Cichowski, Debra Jason, Andrea Raphael, Marc Burckhardt, Tina Maneca, and Gail Zavian.

Here is the original contest page which has links to the 4 Flickr galleries of all the children’s art submitted and more information about this year’s theme (Biodiversity Loss), such as videos to watch. You can also read more about the judges.

2025 Kids Art Contest – Biodiversity Loss

Winners – Age group 3-6

1st Place – Huang Chiao, 6 years old, Taiwan
2nd Place – Patchayamon Buathong, 6 years old, Thailand
3rd Place – Wang Liyue, 6 years old, China

Honorable Mentions

Bella Yang, 6 years old, Canada
Luca Kim, 5 years old, California, USA
Wang Tulan, 6 years old, China

1st Place, Huang Chiao Hsi, age 6, Taiwan

2nd Place, Patchayamon Buathong, age 6, Thailand

3rd Place, Wang Liyue, age 6, China

Bella Yang, age 6, Canada

Luca Kim, age 5, California, USA

Wang Tulan, age 6, China

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Winners – Age Group 7-9

1st Place, Chen Jiayu, 7 years old, China
2nd Place, Connor Kim, 7 years old, California, USA
3rd Place, Natthuanun Wiwarin, 8 years old, Thailand

Honorable Mention

Chiang Hsuan-Chieh, 7 years old, Taiwan
Guo Yang, 7 years old, China
Wang Liying, 8 years old, China
Xie Yuan, 8 years old, China

1st Place, Chen Jiayu, age 7, China, 2025

2nd Place, Connor Kim, age 7, CA, USA, 2025

3rd Place, Natthanun Wiwarin, age 8, Thailand, 2025

Chiang Hsuan Chieh, age 7, Taiwan, 2025

Guo Yang, age 7, China, 2025

Wang Liying, age 8, China, 2025

Xie Yuan, age 8, China, 2025

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Winners – Age Group 10-12

1st Place, Roy W., 10 years old, UK
2nd Place, Wei Chehe, 10 years old, China
3rd Place, Aleks Dimitrov, 12 years old, Germany

Honorable Mentions

Chen Yan Zang, 11 years old, Taiwan
Wei Cai-Xian, 12 years old, Taiwan
Yeh Pin Yu, 10 years old, Taiwan

1st Place, Roy W., age 10, UK

2nd Place, Wei Chehe, age 10, China

3rd Place, Aleks Dimitrov, age 12, Germany

Chen Yan Zhang, age 11, Taiwan

Wei Cai Xian, age 12, Taiwan

Yeh Pin Yu, age 10, Taiwan

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Winners – Age Group 13-18

1st Place, Monica Z., 14 years old, Canada
2nd Place, Chatchayanich Worabut, 13 years old, Thailand
3rd Place, Marina Milenova Katsarska, 15 years old, Bulgaria

Honorable Mention

Alessandra Sarmiente, 14 years old, NJ, USA
Cagla Yetiskin, 16 years old, Turkey
Manasvini Boddupalli, 15 years old, NJ, USA

1st Place, Monica Z., 14 years old, Canada

2nd Place, Chatchayanich Worabut, 13 years old, Thailand

3rd Place, Marina Milenova Katsarska, 15 years old, Bulgaria

Alessandra Sarmiento, 14 years old, McNair HS, NJ, USA

Cagla Yetiskin, 16 years old, Turkey

Manasvini Boddupalli, 15 years old, McNair HS, NJ, USA

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More galleries to come soon!

07/27/19

Ecological art multimedia event in Janko Veselinovic school, Belgrade, Serbia

from Valentina Mirkovic

I want to share with you my impressions and to tell you that we performed our ecological-art event in our school. In fact, it turned into more of a lecture, because we decided to be much more serious this year. The only thing that we didn`t manage to do was to include 4th graders, but that would be something for the next time…

We chose Earth Day as the day for our performance. It was a public class, in the lobby, for all students and teachers. This time, we gave students a more scientific task. One group of children got to work on PP presentations and they had to explore the rainforest as a natural phenomenon from a geographical and biological point of view. And, of course with ecological aspects, in another words, what happens to nature due to pollution, greenhouse effect, global melting… etc. and what might become of our beautiful rainforests all over the world. What species are already extinct and which, unfortunately, will be, very likely…

After that serious and warning introduction, we continued, with a second group of students, and the story of the artistic side of the project. They explained what could be done and that art is one way to focus attention on the growing problem. Here, we devoted more talks about the international children`s art competition, which we`ve participated in for the second year, and about the whole idea of your site “Frogs Are Green” which inspired us.

Serbia ecological class on saving life in the rainforest and then enters Frogs Are Green's 2018 Kids Art Contest

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Some of the kids presented their art works and spoke about the virtual gallery where ours and also artworks of other children from all over the world could be seen. At the end, two girls read your text, in English and Serbian, from the blog, “My green dream.” My colleagues and I thought that this letter is so universal and carries the thoughts that we share. And that would be it! We`re sending photos of all of us who participated and looking forward to some new cooperation and ideas in the future!

One more thing, one request! Could I ask for some sort of confirmation for us as teachers, that we, with our students participated in an international project. They are asking us that from our school administration. I have downloaded certificates for children, but, what do you think, whether they could be used for teachers too? If you think it is ok, then I could use those certificates, just with our names, teachers names… If you have any other idea or suggestion, let me know. In any case, I thank you once again for support and cooperation and I hope for new competitions and ideas about preservation of the living world on our Earth!!!!!

Bye, bye, With All the Best, Valentina (and Sanja, Nevena, Slavica and Zoran. Huge greetings from my collegues too !) p.s. I am the little black haired woman in the middle, with a yellow scarf.

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After receiving this marvelous email we designed the certificates for the Teachers to receive as well!

Teaching certificate for Valentina Mirkovinc from Frogs Are Green!

07/11/19

What’s that croaking under the Ice? It’s Winter frogs!

by Matt Ellerbeck – Frog Conservationist

When one thinks of encountering wildlife in Ontario, the winter months don’t exactly spring to mind. With the cold temperatures and often considerable snow-pact, many animals are hunkered down. This is especially true for (most) reptiles and amphibians. However, over the last few years I have had the opportunity to observe several frogs during the winter months. This includes several Leopard Frogs (Lithobates pipiens) and one Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans).

Both of these frog species are semi-aquatic and often over-winter in streams or other bodies of water that do not freeze to the bottom. Another important attribute of over-wintering sites is highly oxygenated water, that can keep the frogs from suffocating. Just enough oxygen can be absorbed into the frogs permeable skins to allow them to survive such conditions.

This is why frogs do not fully submerge themselves into the substrates of ponds and creeks, when over-wintering as such burials would prevent this oxygen exchange from occurring.

All the frogs I observed in the winter were in creeks/streams with some current. Often several areas of the water were ice-free. Sometimes the frogs could be see moving around very slowly under the ice. This is why the term over-wintering is appropriate for these animals, as it is not a true hibernation due to the frogs sometimes being active (no matter how lethargic it be).

Seeing a frog in such an environment is an amazing experience!

Leopard frog under thin layer of ice by Matt Ellerbeck, Save All Frogs founder

Leopard Frog observed under a thin layer of ice.

Frogs, being ectothermic, are not usually thought of as an animal that can be active during the winter months, but this fact emphasizes the amazing abilities of frogs to survive in such intense and cold climates.

Although frogs can endure harsh northern winters, they still have a host of other threats that they face. To learn more about the conservation concerns that frog face and how you can help, please visit: www.saveallfrogs.com

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Matt Ellerbeck
Frog Advocate & Conservationist
mattellerbeck@frogconservation101.com
www.frogconservation101.com
613-349-2947

02/17/19

Winners of the 2018 Rainforest Photo Contest

We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Frogs Are Green Rainforest Photo Contest.

1st Place, Keeled slug eating snake, Pareas Carinatus, photographed by Kris Bell.

2nd Place, Asian Vine Snake, Ahaetulla Prasina, photographed by Shani Cohen

3rd Place, A nonchalant frog by Elliot Pelling, photographer

Maned Forest Lizard (Broncochela jubata), Farits Alhadi

Harlequin Tree Frog (Rhacophorus pardalis)-South Kalimantan, Zain Basriansyah

Farits Alhadi, Chiromantis vittiger, The male guarding his eggs until hatching, Indonesia

Cave Racer - Orthriophis taeniurus, photographed by Elliot Pelling

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Winners:

1st Place – Kris Bell, Keeled slug-eating snake (Pareas carinatus), photographed in Thailand.
2nd Place – Shani Cohen, Asian Vine Snake – Ahaetulla prasina, photographed at Krabi Province, Thailand.
3rd Place – Elliot Pelling, A nonchalant frog. A green vine snake (Ahaetulla nasuta) having just caught a frog (Fejervarya kudremukhensis).

Honorable Mentions:

Farits Alhadi, Maned Forest Lizard (Broncochela jubata) This lizard was photographed in West Java, Indonesia.
Zain Basriansyah, Harlequin Tree Frog (Rhacophorus pardalis)-South Kalimantan
Farits Alhadi, Chiromantis vittiger – The male guarding his eggs until hatching, Indonesia.
Elliot Pelling, Cave Racer – Orthriophis taeniurus

07/25/18

‘Save All Frogs’ Initiative Launched!

‘Save All Frogs‘ Initiative Launched!

Matt Ellerbeck – Frog Advocate & Conservationist

Frogs are one of the most diverse forms of herpetofauna in the province of Ontario, boasting more species than turtles, lizards, or salamanders. Yet, there is no outreach education effort solely devoted to these amphibians within the province.

This is unfortunate as many frog species are threatened with extinction. Furthermore, the endangerment of frogs is not exclusive to regions outside of Ontario. Several of the province’s native species are in serious decline.

The Great Lake/St. Lawrence population (east and north of Toronto) of the Western Chorus Frog (Pseudacris triseriata) is listed as Threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act. The Fowler’s Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri) is even more at risk, being listed as Endangered. Worse still, the diminutive Northern Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans) is considered extinct from Ontario.

More of Ontario’s frogs could also be disappearing, as many species have not yet been properly assessed.

This is what inspired me to launch my Save All Frogs project. With this effort I will be educating individuals throughout the province on why frogs are disappearing, what roles they play in the environment, and most importantly how they can help.

I will be emphasizing as I visit schools, camps, conservation areas and other venues that individuals can become involved with the recovery of frogs via behavioral changes, informed decision making, environmental stewardship actions, and habitat management efforts.

Education has been noted as an effective conservation tool by numerous groups and organizations. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC) states that it recognizes the need to increase awareness, appreciation, and understanding of amphibians, reptiles and their habitats, which can then enhance conservation actions and stewardship practices. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust also proclaims that education is one of the most important tools in the long-term conservation of amphibians and reptiles. By raising awareness, enhancing knowledge and encouraging people to take action, real steps can be made towards conserving amphibian and reptile species.

This is why I am committed to educating the public on the plight of frogs!

Save All Frogs - Matt Ellerbeck

04/8/18

Amphibians and Reptiles Art Exhibit at Jersey City City Hall

Frogs Are Green is proud to showcase artwork by children around the world in collaboration with The City of Jersey City and the JC Office of Cultural Affairs for the 4th consecutive year! Just in time for Earth Day on April 22.

The curated exhibition from the annual kids art contest is up in the City Hall caucus room, so it will be visible in the City Council videos for the month of April. The best days to see the artworks are Mondays and Fridays. Just call or stop by the City Council’s office on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

Below is a list of the young artists in the exhibit.

Antariksha Sethiya, 14 yrs old, India
Claire Lee, 10 yrs old, California, USA
Elcin Sefer, 13 yrs old, Turkey
Eylem Konuklar, 10 yrs old, Turkey
Fatemeh Tabrizi, 16 yrs old, Iran
Gegea Bianca, 15 yrs old, Romania
Giwoo Kim, 14 yrs old, California, USA
Ipek Liva Gurses, 5 yrs old, Turkey
John Rama, 17 yrs old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
K.C.J. Perera, 12 yrs old, Sri Lanka
Luniva Joshi, 12 yrs old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Lynn Sun, 9 yrs old, USA
Margaret Kelly, 7 yrs old, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Mina Buyukgonenc, 9 yrs old, Turkey
Minh Khanh Truong, 6 yrs old, Vietnam
Ng Yin Hei, 7 yrs old, China
Paulus Ong, 5 yrs old, Indonesia
Rachel Paulus, 9 yrs old, Florida, USA
Richard Alicea, 17 yrs old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Ritvik Patra, 9 yrs old, California, USA
Shrushti Chavan, 12 yrs old, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Tanvi Gadre, 13 yrs old, India
Viktoriya Kukarekina, 10 yrs old, Texas, USA
Yanbo Feng, 14 yrs old, Michigan, USA

Any questions about this show, just let us know.
info@frogsaregreen.com

Sponsored by:

Frogs Are Green

Environmental Organization Helping to Bring Awareness About Frog Decline Around The World

Category Archives: Amphibian & Wildlife Bloggers

Winners of the 16th Annual Kids Art Contest

2025 Kids Art Contest – Biodiversity Loss

Winners – Age group 3-6

Winners – Age Group 7-9

Winners – Age Group 10-12

Winners – Age Group 13-18

More galleries to come soon!

Ecological art multimedia event in Janko Veselinovic school, Belgrade, Serbia

What’s that croaking under the Ice? It’s Winter frogs!

Winners of the 2018 Rainforest Photo Contest

Winners:

Honorable Mentions:

‘Save All Frogs’ Initiative Launched!

Amphibians and Reptiles Art Exhibit at Jersey City City Hall