Westminster, MD, Thursday, October 3, 2024 – The Carroll County Board of Commissioners and Department of Planning and Land Management are calling on high school students to participate in a youth recycled art contest.  Registration for the contest is required and ends on October 21st.  The event will be the highlight of the county’s 3rd Annual Environmental Symposium on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Carroll County Agriculture Center, Alesia/Medford Buildings, 706 Agricultural Center Drive in Westminster.

Student participants will create artwork from recycled or reused materials with symposium attendees voting for their favorite projects.  Student participants will earn 10 service-learning hours, a foldable backpack, and a t-shirt. 

For more information or questions about the symposium, including how to get involved, contact Kelly Martin at 410-386-2566 or krmartin@carrollcountymd.gov.