FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 14, 2008

Nashville Public Television Presents the “Kids Love NATURE” Photo Contest

Middle Tennessee Kids Encouraged To Send In Their Best Nature Photos

WHO: Any child age 10-14 can enter with a parent’s or guardian’s written permission.

WHAT: Nashville Public Television (NPT) and the PBS show NATURE want children in Middle Tennessee to turn their eyes toward the wonders of nature and send in their best Tennessee nature photograph. Examples include photos of wild animals; birds at feeders; butterflies in backyards; or close-up shots of an interesting bug or a unique flower. Dogs and cats are cute, but children are encouraged to focus their lenses on less-domestic animals (unless, of course, it’s a butterfly sitting on the tip of a dog’s nose). Great local places to capture nature include the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, The Warner Park Nature Center or Radnor Lake.

The Top 15 winning photographers will be invited to a private photo safari event
at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.

WHEN: Entries for the NPT’s “Kids Love NATURE” Photo Contest are being accepted now through March 31, 2008.

HOW:  Photos must be in .jpg format, placed on a CD labeled with child’s first name and last initial, phone # and e-mail address (e.g. John S. 615-555-1212, jsmith@photo.com) and mailed, along with a signed entry form to:

Nashville Public Television

161 Rains Avenue

Nashville, TN 37203

Attention: Education Department

Complete rules, and the entry form, are available http://www.wnpt.net.