FRAMINGHAM, MA – There’s still time to enter two photo contests that are taking place in Framingham. The photos for one contest must be shot in the greater Saxonville area, and the other requires the photo be taken at the “Garden in the Woods” botanical garden located in the Nobscot area of town.

Saxonville Photo Contest

The Friends of Saxonville and a local realtor are sponsoring a contest for photos taken within the greater Saxonville area. The contest is open to amatuer photographers of all ages and First Prize is $100, Second Prize is $50 and Third Prize is $25, (there are also honorable mention / merit awards being given).  This contest is accepting submissions up to and including September 30th, 2011. Complete contest rules can be found at: www.saxonville.org/2011PhotoContest.html

Garden in the Woods Photo Contest

A photo contest sponsored by the New England Wildflower Society is for images of New England’s native plants taken at the “Garden in the Woods”, (180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, MA).  Prizes are being awarded for best photos in several subject categories and age groups. The Garden in the Woods contest is accepting submissions through  October 31, 2011. Complete contest rules can be found at: www.newfs.org/visit/Garden-in-the-Woods/2011-photo-contest.html

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