Earth Day Poems

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Earth Day poems are a wonderful way of celebrating and marking this special day. There are many different types of poems available or you could even write your own!

Spread the word with a poem

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day is set aside so that people all over the world can think about the Earth and the important issues of concern. It is the ideal opportunity to raise awareness of important environmental issues. There are many different ways of marking and celebrating Earth Day. As well as some of the more traditional forms of marking the day, such as making posters or holding environmental awareness events, Earth Day poems can also be used to highlight key environmental issues.

What are Earth Day Poems?

Earth Day poems are poems that are written specially for Earth Day or poems that are suitable for use during Earth Day. Many poems that are written about the environment or about environmental issues are perfect for use during Earth Day. An Earth Day poem can be a short and pithy statement or a longer piece of prose. The length and style of the poem is less important than the message itself. An Earth Day poem should have a strong underlying message that should leave people thinking a little deeper about the environment.

Finding Earth Day Poems

There are many different places to find Earth Day poems. Offline, this includes places such as the library or a local poetry group. There are many places online where Earth Day poems can also be found. These include:

Can Teach – Earth Day poems for all ages
Tooter 4 Kids – Poems suitable for Earth Day
D Crafts - There are poems along with suggested tunes to make these poems into songs to celebrate Earth Day

If there isn't a suitable Earth Day poem then why not write one? The best poetry is written by people who have a passion. No one is going to worry if an Earth Day poem isn't technically correct or written to high poetry standards - it is the message that counts!

Using Earth Day Poems

Earth Day poems can be used in many different Earth Day projects. Poems have long been used as a way of spreading important messages. This is because poems are often easy to remember and for people to pass on. Earth Day poems make a great alternative to other forms of environmental message. Use Earth Day poems to:

Make an Earth Day card and write a special poem in the card. This will help to raise awareness of key issues. Remember to use recycled paper and to make a note on the back of the card about tips for recycling the card and the packaging.
Make an Earth Day poster. Put a poster in your house window, school, local stores or anywhere else where people can see it. Write an Earth Day poem onto the poster and illustrate this with relevant images. This is a good way to get children involved with Earth Day.
Create Earth Day flyers and add a poem or two. Earth Day flyers are an important way of spreading the message about environmental issues. A poem or two will help to bring added interest to a flyer. Remember when making flyers that paper is an important resource so also consider other methods of spreading the word.

Earth Day is just one day a year, however the environment faces challenges every day. While Earth Day is an important way of raising awareness, there are many other things that we can all do to help the environment every day of the year. Whether it is recycling paper, buying locally produced food or looking for energy efficient appliances, no step is too small to help to protect the earth.

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