{"id":5954,"date":"2026-10-08T09:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/?page_id=5954"},"modified":"2026-11-11T22:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T06:24:41","slug":"coloring-contest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/coloring-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Coloring Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> \n  \/* ============================================================\n     TRACKERS EARTH - COLORING CONTEST PAGE (Fall \/ November 2026 \u00b7 GENERAL) \u00b7 KID MODE\n     Paste this entire block as one piece. All styles are scoped under .trk-contest.\n     Keep the markup below the styles on its long lines: WordPress turns\n     line breaks inside it into extra spacing.\n     ============================================================ *\/\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Patrick+Hand&display=swap');\n  .trk-contest{\n    --ink:#1C1A17;\n    --rangers:#2F5D3A;\n    --mariners:#1F5E73;\n    --wilders:#B8862B;\n    --artisans:#A93226;\n    --sun:#F2B632;\n    --line:#D9D2C4;\n    \/* fall palette *\/\n    --pumpkin:#E8741C;\n    --pumpkin-deep:#C2500A;\n    --maple:#9C2F1F;\n    --moss:#3F7A1E;\n    \/* crayon colors for the coloring animation *\/\n    --w-gold:#F2B632;\n    --w-red:#D9472B;\n    --w-fox:#F28C28;\n    --w-green:#6FB02E;\n    --hand:'Patrick Hand',cursive;\n    \/* wobbly hand-drawn border shape, reused everywhere *\/\n    --wobble:255px 15px 225px 15px\/15px 225px 15px 255px;\n    font-family:inherit;\n    color:inherit;\n    background:transparent;\n    max-width:1080px;\n    margin:0 auto;\n    padding:0 0 64px;\n    line-height:1.6;\n  }\n  .trk-contest *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n  .trk-contest img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}\n  .trk-contest a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--maple);outline-offset:3px;}\n  \/* ---------- header ---------- *\/\n  .trk-eyebrow{font-family:var(--hand);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin:8px 0 2px;}\n  .trk-title{font-size:clamp(36px,5.5vw,56px);line-height:1.05;margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;}\n  .trk-title em{font-style:normal;color:var(--pumpkin-deep);position:relative;white-space:nowrap;}\n  \/* crayon squiggle under the word \"Contest\" *\/\n  .trk-title em::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-12px;height:12px;\n    background:url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 14' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 9 Q 22 2, 42 8 T 82 8 T 122 9 T 162 7 T 198 9' fill='none' stroke='%239C2F1F' stroke-width='5' stroke-linecap='round'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") no-repeat center\/100% 100%;}\n  .trk-tagline{font-family:var(--hand);font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,23px);margin:14px 0 0;color:var(--ink);}\n  .trk-stripe{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);height:10px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;margin:22px 0 38px;transform:rotate(-.4deg);}\n  .trk-stripe span:nth-child(1){background:var(--pumpkin);}\n  .trk-stripe span:nth-child(2){background:var(--maple);}\n  .trk-stripe span:nth-child(3){background:var(--w-gold);}\n  .trk-stripe span:nth-child(4){background:var(--moss);}\n  \/* ---------- hero ---------- *\/\n  .trk-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr;gap:36px;align-items:start;margin-bottom:60px;\n    position:relative;container-type:inline-size;}\n  .trk-hero-art{margin:0;border:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--wobble);padding:14px;background:#fff;box-shadow:7px 7px 0 var(--line);transform:rotate(-.6deg);transition:transform .15s ease;}\n  .trk-hero-art:hover{transform:rotate(0deg) scale(1.01);}\n  .trk-hero-art figcaption{font-family:var(--hand);font-size:17px;margin-top:10px;text-align:center;}\n  \/* ---------- faux coloring animation ---------- *\/\n  .trk-colorin{position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px;}\n  \/* one flat wash per part of the picture: title, maple canopy, fox, pumpkin patch *\/\n  .trk-wash{\n    position:absolute;\n    pointer-events:none;                 \/* never block the download click *\/\n    mix-blend-mode:multiply;             \/* color the paper, keep the ink *\/\n    opacity:0;\n    \/* soft, rounded crayon edge so the color doesn't look machine-cut *\/\n    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 72% 72% at 50% 50%, #000 58%, transparent 100%);\n    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 72% 72% at 50% 50%, #000 58%, transparent 100%);\n    animation:trk-fill 1.5s ease-in forwards;\n  }\n  .trk-wash:nth-of-type(1){left:14%;width:72%;top:2.5%;height:18.5%;background:var(--w-gold);animation-delay:.6s;animation-duration:1.5s;}\n  .trk-wash:nth-of-type(2){left:0%;width:100%;top:19.5%;height:33%;background:var(--w-red);animation-delay:2.0s;animation-duration:1.6s;}\n  .trk-wash:nth-of-type(3){left:25%;width:28%;top:61%;height:21%;background:var(--w-fox);animation-delay:3.4s;animation-duration:1.4s;}\n  .trk-wash:nth-of-type(4){left:0%;width:100%;top:76%;height:24%;background:var(--w-green);animation-delay:4.8s;animation-duration:1.7s;}\n  \/* kid-scribble fill: a ragged, uneven edge wanders down the patch,\n     some spots filling faster than others, never a straight line *\/\n  @keyframes trk-fill{\n    0%{opacity:0;\n      clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 2%,87% 0%,75% 3%,62% 1%,50% 4%,37% 1%,25% 3%,12% 0%,0 2%);}\n    12%{opacity:.42;\n      clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 14%,87% 26%,75% 9%,62% 31%,50% 12%,37% 28%,25% 8%,12% 24%,0 13%);}\n    38%{\n      clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 52%,87% 34%,75% 61%,62% 39%,50% 66%,37% 36%,25% 58%,12% 41%,0 63%);}\n    64%{\n      clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 71%,87% 92%,75% 68%,62% 88%,50% 74%,37% 95%,25% 70%,12% 90%,0 78%);}\n    100%{opacity:.42;\n      clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 104%,87% 104%,75% 104%,62% 104%,50% 104%,37% 104%,25% 104%,12% 104%,0 104%);}\n  }\n  \/* the crayon's full journey: title, maple canopy, fox, pumpkin patch, then the\n     calendar dates, then the print button.\n     --ix\/--iy\/--iw\/--ih = where the picture sits inside the hero\n     --rx\/--rw           = where the right-hand column sits *\/\n  .trk-crayon{\n    --iw:calc((100cqw - 36px) * 0.525 - 34px);\n    --ih:calc(var(--iw) * 1.1819);\n    --ix:17px;\n    --iy:17px;\n    --rx:calc((100cqw - 36px) * 0.525 + 36px);\n    --rw:calc((100cqw - 36px) * 0.475);\n    position:absolute;top:0;left:4%;font-size:42px;line-height:1;z-index:3;\n    pointer-events:none;filter:drop-shadow(2px 3px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.25));\n    transform:rotate(35deg);\n    animation:trk-scribble 10s ease-in-out .4s forwards;\n  }\n  @keyframes trk-scribble{\n    0%{left:calc(var(--ix) + var(--iw) * 0.180 - 6px);top:calc(var(--iy) + var(--ih) * 0.050 - 34px);transform:rotate(35deg); 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Washes, highlights, and starburst still play on their own *\/\n  @media (max-width:820px){.trk-crayon{display:none;}}\n  \/* reduced motion: skip the show, land on the gentle finished state *\/\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n    .trk-wash{animation:none;opacity:.3;clip-path:none;}\n    .trk-crayon{display:none;}\n    .trk-hl{animation:none;background-size:100% 80%;}\n    .trk-burst::after{animation:none;display:none;}\n    .trk-burst{animation:none;}\n  }\n  .trk-dates{border:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--wobble);background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 22px;transform:rotate(.5deg);}\n  .trk-dates dt{font-family:var(--hand);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:var(--maple);padding:10px 18px;margin:0;}\n  .trk-dates dd{margin:0;padding:14px 18px;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:2px dashed var(--line);}\n  .trk-dates dd:last-child{border-bottom:0;}\n  .trk-dates dd small{display:block;font-family:var(--hand);font-weight:400;font-size:16px;opacity:.75;}\n  .trk-btn{display:block;text-align:center;font-family:var(--hand);font-weight:400;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:.03em;text-decoration:none !important;border-radius:var(--wobble);padding:15px 20px;margin-bottom:14px;border:3px solid var(--ink);transition:transform .12s ease,box-shadow .12s ease;}\n  .trk-btn:hover{transform:translate(-2px,-3px) rotate(-.5deg);}\n  .trk-contest .trk-btn-primary,\n  .trk-contest .trk-btn-primary:visited,\n  .trk-contest .trk-btn-primary:hover{background:var(--pumpkin-deep);color:#fff !important;box-shadow:5px 5px 0 var(--maple);}\n  .trk-contest .trk-btn-secondary,\n  .trk-contest .trk-btn-secondary:visited,\n  .trk-contest .trk-btn-secondary:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink) !important;box-shadow:5px 5px 0 var(--line);}\n  \/* ---------- hero extras: party invite \/ three steps ---------- *\/\n  .trk-party{border:3px solid 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.trk-steps li{counter-increment:trk-step;font-family:var(--hand);font-size:20px;padding:10px 0 10px 46px;position:relative;border-bottom:2px dashed var(--line);}\n  .trk-steps li:last-child{border-bottom:0;}\n  .trk-steps li::before{content:counter(trk-step);position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:32px;height:32px;line-height:28px;text-align:center;font-size:19px;color:#fff;background:var(--maple);border:2px solid var(--ink);border-radius:50%;}\n  .trk-steps li:nth-child(2)::before{background:var(--pumpkin-deep);transform:rotate(4deg);}\n  .trk-steps li:nth-child(3)::before{background:var(--moss);transform:rotate(-3deg);}\n  \/* ---------- sections ---------- *\/\n  .trk-section{margin-bottom:60px;}\n  .trk-h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,34px);margin:0 0 10px;display:inline-block;position:relative;}\n  .trk-h2::after{content:\"\";display:block;height:10px;margin-top:2px;\n    background:url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 12' 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PRIZE!\";position:absolute;top:-14px;right:-10px;background:var(--sun);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--hand);font-size:14px;padding:3px 10px;border:2px solid var(--ink);border-radius:99px;transform:rotate(6deg);}\n  \/* ---------- coloring book promo ---------- *\/\n  .trk-book{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;border:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--wobble);background:#fff;padding:30px;box-shadow:8px 8px 0 var(--line);transform:rotate(-.3deg);}\n  .trk-book-cover img{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;transform:rotate(-1.2deg);}\n  .trk-book-thumbs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px;margin:16px 0;}\n  .trk-book-thumbs img{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;transition:transform .15s ease;}\n  .trk-book-thumbs img:nth-child(odd){transform:rotate(-1.5deg);}\n  .trk-book-thumbs img:nth-child(even){transform:rotate(1.5deg);}\n  .trk-book-thumbs img:hover{transform:rotate(0deg) scale(1.08);}\n  .trk-guild-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:12px 0;}\n  .trk-guild-list li{font-family:var(--hand);font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:99px;border:2px solid var(--ink);}\n  .trk-guild-list li:nth-child(1){background:var(--rangers);transform:rotate(-2deg);}\n  .trk-guild-list li:nth-child(2){background:var(--mariners);transform:rotate(1.5deg);}\n  .trk-guild-list li:nth-child(3){background:var(--wilders);transform:rotate(-1deg);}\n  .trk-guild-list li:nth-child(4){background:var(--artisans);transform:rotate(2deg);}\n  .trk-footer{text-align:center;font-family:var(--hand);font-size:17px;opacity:.8;}\n  \/* ---------- motion & mobile ---------- *\/\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n    .trk-contest *{transition:none !important;}\n    .trk-hero-art:hover,.trk-card:hover,.trk-gallery figure:hover,.trk-book-thumbs img:hover,.trk-btn:hover{transform:none;}\n  }\n  @media (max-width:820px){\n    .trk-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n    .trk-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n    .trk-book{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n    \/* keep the grand prize badge from pushing the page sideways on phones *\/\n    .trk-gallery .trk-grand::after{right:-2px;}\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"trk-contest\">\n<header>\n<p class=\"trk-eyebrow\">\ud83c\udf42 Trackers Coloring Contest<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"trk-title\">Fall <em>Contest<\/em><\/h1>\n<p class=\"trk-tagline\">Grab your crayons, markers, or magic paintbrushes. The maple leaves are coming down and a curious fox has stopped to watch. Give the forest its fall colors! \ud83d\udd8d\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"trk-stripe\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"trk-hero\">\n<figure class=\"trk-hero-art\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Coloring-Contest_Nov-2026.pdf\"><span class=\"trk-colorin\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1418\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fall-Coloring-contest-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Fall from Trackers Earth coloring page. A fox sits among pumpkins and mushrooms under a big maple tree as leaves drift down, with a basket of leafy branches nearby.\" \/><span class=\"trk-wash\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"trk-wash\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"trk-wash\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"trk-wash\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><figcaption>Watch the forest come to life. Now it&#8217;s your turn! Click to print.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\n<dl class=\"trk-dates\">\n<dt>\ud83d\udcc5 Mark Your Calendar<\/dt>\n<dd><span class=\"trk-hl trk-hl-1\">November 30, 2026<\/span> <small>Last day to enter. Don&#8217;t wait!<\/small><\/dd>\n<dd><span class=\"trk-hl trk-hl-2\">Mid-December 2026<\/span> <small>Winners notified \ud83c\udf89<\/small><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"trk-actions\"><a class=\"trk-btn trk-btn-primary trk-burst\" id=\"downloadherecolorcontest\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Coloring-Contest_Nov-2026.pdf\">\ud83d\udda8\ufe0f Print Your Coloring Page!<\/a><a class=\"trk-btn trk-btn-secondary\" href=\"mailto:hello@trackersearth.com?subject=Fall%20Coloring%20Contest%20Entry\">\ud83d\udcec Email Us Your Masterpiece<\/a><\/div>\n<ol class=\"trk-steps\">\n<li><strong>Print<\/strong> the coloring page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color it<\/strong> any way you like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send it in<\/strong> by November 30.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trk-crayon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udd8d\ufe0f<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"trk-section\">\n<h2 class=\"trk-h2\">How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>Artists of <strong>all ages<\/strong> can join, from kids to grown-ups to grandparents! Color your page any way you like. Maybe the fox is silver, the pumpkins have stripes, or every leaf on the tree is a different color. There&#8217;s no wrong way. Then send it in and you might win!<\/p>\n<div class=\"trk-cards\">\n<div class=\"trk-card pumpkin\">\n<h3>\ud83d\udce8 Send It In<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drop it off<\/strong> at Trackers SE, 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland. If we&#8217;re closed, put it in the mailbox.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mail it<\/strong> to Trackers, 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scan it or take a pic<\/strong> and email it to <a href=\"mailto:hello@trackersearth.com?subject=Fall%20Coloring%20Contest%20Entry\">hello@trackersearth.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trk-card maple\">\n<h3>\ud83c\udfc6 Win Cool Stuff<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grand Prize:<\/strong> FREE 1-day camp or class<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd Prize:<\/strong> Trackers book of your choice \ud83d\udcda<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd Prize:<\/strong> Trackers t-shirt of your choice \ud83d\udc55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"trk-small\">Prizes change with each contest. That&#8217;s part of the adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trk-card moss\">\n<h3>\ud83c\udfa8 Everyone Can Win<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PreK:<\/strong> Preschool and younger<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elementary:<\/strong> Grades K\u20135<\/li>\n<li><strong>Middle School:<\/strong> Grades 6\u20138<\/li>\n<li><strong>High School:<\/strong> Grades 9\u201312<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adults:<\/strong> Ages 18+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"trk-small\">Multiple winners in every age bracket!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"trk-note\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Super important:<\/strong> Write your <strong>name and email<\/strong> on your coloring page so we can contact you if you win. Winners will be notified by mid-December and can collect prizes at Trackers SE. If you don&#8217;t hear from us, you didn&#8217;t win. This time. Try again next month!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"trk-section\">\n<h2 class=\"trk-h2\">The Winners&#8217; Fridge<\/h2>\n<p class=\"trk-fridge-intro\">Every contest, the best art goes up on our fridge. Will yours be next? \ud83e\uddf2<\/p>\n<div class=\"trk-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"trk-grand\">\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-10-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Meadow, age 8, Grand Prize Winner\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Meadow, age 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Trisha, age 31\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Trisha, age 31<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by SWINTRONIX, age 53?\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>SWINTRONIX, age 53?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Ada, age 12\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Ada, age 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Saoirse, age 6\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Saoirse, age 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Ruby, age 6\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Ruby, age 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Xander, age 6\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Xander, age 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-8-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Ezra, age 6\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Ezra, age 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-9-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by James, age 9\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>James, age 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-11-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by River, age 9\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>River, age 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-12-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Lucy, age 8\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Lucy, age 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-13-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Clotilde, age 10\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Clotilde, age 10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Artboard-14-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Martin, age 9 3\/4\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Martin, age 9 \u00be<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"trk-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/coloringcontest-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winning entry by Clementine, age 12\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Clementine, age 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"trk-section\">\n<div class=\"trk-book\">\n<div class=\"trk-book-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/colorbook1.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of the Trackers Earth Coloring Book, partially colored in\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"trk-h2\">One page isn&#8217;t enough? \ud83d\ude0f<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Trackers Earth Coloring Book<\/strong> is packed with hand-illustrated adventures from all Four Guilds:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"trk-guild-list\">\n<li>Rangers<\/li>\n<li>Mariners<\/li>\n<li>Wilders<\/li>\n<li>Artisans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Goblin markets, octopus swims, mushroom people, a magic bus by a dimensional rift. Forest life, campfires, and wild crafting are all waiting for your colors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trk-book-thumbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/colorbook2-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coloring book page: See you at the goblin market\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/colorbook3-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coloring book page: Tracker swimming with an octopus\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/colorbook4-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coloring book page: mushroom people meeting a Tracker\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/colorbook5-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coloring book page: magic bus near a dimensional rift\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"trk-actions\"><a class=\"trk-btn trk-btn-primary\" style=\"max-width:300px;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.trackersearth.com\/collections\/home-page-auto\/products\/trackers-earth-coloring-book\">\ud83d\udcd6 Get the Coloring Book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"trk-footer\">Made with \u2764 (and a lot of crayons) in Portland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trk-js\">\n<script>\n(function(){\n  \/* Mobile only: after the picture finishes coloring (~6.5s), gently scroll\n     the Print button to center screen, just in time for the starburst.\n     Cancels itself the moment the visitor scrolls or touches on their own. *\/\n  var btn = document.getElementById('downloadherecolorcontest');\n  if (!btn) return;\n  if (!window.matchMedia('(max-width:820px)').matches) return;\n  if (window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches) return;\n  var cancelled = false;\n  function cancel(){\n    cancelled = true;\n    ['touchstart','wheel','keydown'].forEach(function(e){\n      window.removeEventListener(e, cancel);\n    });\n  }\n  ['touchstart','wheel','keydown'].forEach(function(e){\n    window.addEventListener(e, cancel, {passive:true});\n  });\n  setTimeout(function(){\n    if (cancelled) return;\n    btn.scrollIntoView({behavior:'smooth', block:'center'});\n  }, 6900);\n})();\n\/* ===== END TRACKERS COLORING CONTEST BLOCK ===== *\/\n<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf42 Trackers Coloring Contest Fall Contest Grab your crayons, markers, or magic paintbrushes. 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