Ten of Canada's young budding artists have a chance to win a $7,500 grant to "support environmental initiatives" at their school as part of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) and Earth Day® Canada Art Contest.

Children from over 4,800 elementary schools from coast to coast were asked to submit a drawing of their favourite part of nature, and you can vote for your favourite here. The polls close on November 11, 2011.

“From snowcapped mountains and majestic glaciers to towering ancient trees and wildlife, we are amazed by the unique and creative ways elementary school children illustrated their favourite part of nature,” says Executive Director pf TD FEF, Mary Desjardins. “I encourage Canadians to go online and view the extraordinary artwork submitted by these talented students and vote for their top pick.”

In addition to the grant, the winning drawing will be featured on a limited-edition TD FEF reusable shopping bag. The student will receive a digital camera (to capture those nature shots!), and each member of their class will be given a litterless lunchbox.

The drawings may also be featured in the 2012-2013 edition of Earth Day Canada’s EcoKids Calendar.

“The passion that Canada’s young people have for the environment is strongly represented by the fabulous artwork submitted as part of this contest,” says Jed Goldberg, President, Earth Day Canada. “It is reassuring to see that this generation considers the health of the environment to be such a major priority.”

"