Challenge 3: Building Blooms

For Individuals or Groups up to 6— Maximum points: 450 (75 points per submission; 2 submissions per level)

YOUR CHALLENGE:

It’s time to become an Eco-Designer! Imagine a special flower – not just any flower that you see in your backyard, but one uniquely made to make your community better. Your challenge is to design a brand-new flower that helps bring nature right into our busy city spaces. Choose a trait of real flowers, like attracting bees and butterflies, cleaning the air, or making yummy fruits, and take it to the extreme.

SUBMISSIONS DUE: Friday, February 20, 2026 by 5:00pm

Please visit the below Challenge pages for specific entry requirements.

Challenge 3A (PreK to 1st Grade)

Challenge 3B (2nd and 3rd Grade)                    

Challenge 3C (4th and 5th Grade)

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