BIRDHOUSE CATEGORIES
The sky is the limit! Be creative!
Oregon Park District
Your birdhouse can be a traditional or an original design. You may purchase an
unfinished birdhouse kit from a store and build and/or decorate it. However, we
encourage creativity and design and hope for entries made from your own
blueprints, replicas of historical buildings (or your home) and other works of art.
Part of the judging score will be based on originality and creativity.
BUILD-A-BIRDHOUSE
CONTEST
Functional Birdhouse: must meet specific requirements of the
Winter 2014-Spring 2015
particular bird for which it was built and constructed of non-toxic
materials that can withstand elements outdoors. It must be able
to be mounted and have easy access for cleaning. A door on the
back or underside is recommended so that old nesting material
can be cleaned out. Avoid the area where the house would be
mounted.
Decorative Birdhouse: can be used indoors or outdoors and are
not necessarily functional. You are limited only by your
imagination.
“Green” Birdhouse: should address such terms as
“environmentally friendly”, the concept of “recycle”, and
“sustainability”, “renewable resources”, “non-toxic”, or “energy
conservation”, “Green” birdhouses can be functional and/or
decorative.
If you are working on a birdhouse, contact Debbie Leffelman, Oregon Park District,
Event Coordinator, at 732-3101 or email her at [email protected]. This will
help us in planning display space.
This contest is open to non-professional
artists and woodworkers of all ages.
ENTRY DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
ENTRIES WILL BE
ON DISPLAY AT
NASH RECREATION CENTER
AND
MERLIN’S GREENHOUSE
The Build-A-Birdhouse Contest is sponsored by:
Anderson Feed Company
Merlin’s Greenhouse
Oregon Lawn & Farm
and
Oregon Park District
“We Create Fun For A Lifetime”
(815) 732-3101
www.oregonpark.org
BUILD-A-BIRDHOUSE CONTEST 2014/2015
ENTRY FORM
Name:____________________________________________________
Address:_________________________City:____________Zip:______
Phone #:__________________
Division: (select one)
Email:________________________
Youth (age 17 & younger)
Category: (1 entry/person/category-select one)
Functional
Decorative
Adult (age 18 & older)
“Green”
Bird House Title:__________________________________
Functional House designed for (type of bird) ______________
Birdhouse is: _____ORIGINAL
_____FROM A PATTERN OR KIT
Pictured above are some of the birdhouses previously entered in the contest designed by both youth & adults.
I agree to any and all conditions and responsibilities associated with the Oregon Park
District Build-A-Birdhouse Contest. I understand that my entry will be on display at various
locations and will become the property of the Oregon Park District to be used/displayed in
one of the parks/facilities. I give permission to use my name and images for promotional and
marketing materials.
_______________________________________
Signature (parent signature if participant under 18)
Deliver Entry Form and Birdhouse on or before April 1, 2015 to:
Oregon Park District (Nash Recreation Center), 304 S. 5th Street, Oregon, 61061
BUILD-A-BIRDHOUSE CONTEST RULES
1. Who can enter: This competition is open to non-professional artists and
woodworkers of all ages.
2. Cost: This is a FREE contest. However, the purpose of the competition is also
to acquire community art for the parks. All entries will become the property of
the Oregon Park District with some being selected for use at various park
locations.
3. Entry: The completed entry form attached and the birdhouse must be
submitted by April 1, 2015.
4. Category: Each house can only qualify for one category. See complete
category descriptions on the back of this flyer.
5. Judging Criteria:
Entries in each category will be judged on:
*Overall appearance
*Creativity, imagination, originality
*Precision of craftsmanship
*Special requirements for each category
Judging will take place the week of April 13.
6. Disqualification: Birdhouses made by someone else, used birdhouses or
finished products purchased from a store will NOT be accepted. All entries
must be in good taste. Parents are encouraged to supervise children while making
their house and should assist young children with the use of power tools.
7. Winners: Announcements of winners will be made on April 22—Earth Day!
Prizes will be modest with placards made identifying the builder for the winning
entries chosen to be on display or used within the parks. Winners will also be
recognized at the Oregon Park District May Board Meeting.
8. Questions: Email [email protected] or call Debbie Leffelman at the
Park District office: 815-732-3101.
“We Create Fun For A Lifetime”