Get Involved
We’re always keen to hear from people who’d like to lend a hand.
You could join a fantastic group of local volunteers helping out in our shop, assisting with administration, coordinating projects, or even hands-on out in the field.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!
Nature in Focus Photography Competition 2026
What do you notice when you slow down?
Celebrate the extraordinary beauty, biodiversity and stories of our local environment through photography.
Free Entry – 3 Images – Entries Closing 1st October 2026
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Why Enter?
Selected Finalists Will Feature in the 2027 DEC Calendar
Winners Will Be Exhibitied at DEC
People’s Choice Award
Great Prizes to be won
Celebrate Our Local Environment
Categories:
Hidden Kingdoms
Celebrate the fascinating world of fungi, lichens and mosses that often go unnoticed beneath our feet.
Native Flora
From delicate wildflowers to towering karri and tingle trees, showcase the diversity and beauty of our native plants.
Wildlife
Capture the remarkable animals that call the local region home, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and marine life.
Living Waters
Rivers, wetlands, estuaries, beaches and the rugged coastline that shape our landscape.
Landscapes
Scenic captures; forests, mountains, farmland and natural places that capture the character of Denmark and the local region.
Small Wonders
Look closely at the intricate details of nature through macro or close-up photography—from tiny fungi and insects to textures, patterns and unexpected moments.
People & Nature
Images that celebrate our relationship with the natural world, including conservation, volunteering, caring for Country, recreation and meaningful connections with place.
Young Eyes (Under 16)
For photographers aged under 16 years, celebrating the unique perspective and creativity of young people.