2025 Youth Art Contest

In collaboration with the Friends of Tualatin River NWRC and the Tualatin River NWRC

Young Zhang - First Place

Acrylic and Ink

School

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Art Teacher or School

Mr. Jeremy Mason

Group Level: Grade 3-5

Message

Rain is an important part of our everyday life, but because we have rain all the time and it disappears in soil right the way, it becomes invisible. Rain shouldn’t be overlooked. It is an essential part of nature, it connects us to the earth’s cycle; without rain, rainbow won’t shine, flowers wilt, grass loses its color and wildlife diminishes. I am not annoyed by rain anymore. I start enjoying the slow-fall shower and the quiet whisper of nature. After all, raining is one kind of blessings for us.