By saving energy at home you can protect and preserve the animals and plants you love in their natural habitats.

Xcel Energy has a bold vision for the future. They’re increasing renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions with a goal to deliver energy you can count on to be cleaner, safer and less expensive.

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Now it’s your turn. Help us get to a carbon-free future and protect the animals and plants around the world.

• Start today by saving energy and money with these tips from Xcel Energy. [see link or attachment to the energy tips we provided]

• To enter our contest – Illustrate (with drawing and/or writing) on a 8.5×11 sheet of paper an animal or plant in its natural habitat that you think is a vital member or part of our planet to protect.

Examples:

• Draw a picture of a polar bear in the arctic
• Write a poem about your favorite animal in its natural habitat
• Draw a jungle filled with trees and colorful flowers

Como Zoo’s Conservation Champs will review and judge submissions based on creativity, imagination, color, using the space to its full capacity. Children 13 and under are eligible to complete the illustration and their first name and last initial must be included on the drawing. Parents/Legal guardians must submit the entry via [insert landing page] by taking a clear photo of the drawing or scanning and submitting the attachment.