2026 Summer Photo Contest Winner Revealed!

Congratulations to Steve Meisel, winner of the City of Maplewood’s 2026 Summer Photo Contest!

Steve captured an incredible wildlife encounter between Sandhill Cranes and white-tailed deer fawns at the Maplewood Nature Center.

His remarkable photographs and the story behind the encounter were also featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Congratulations, Steve! What a wonderful example of the amazing wildlife encounters that can happen right here in Maplewood! Congratulations to all who participated. The city received nearly 30 submissions.

Read the Minnesota Star Tribune article