4/21/22: Weeds Appreciation Day

We are SO excited to announce that we are bringing back WEEDS APPRECIATION DAY, aka 4/21! This year help us celebrate weeds by entering our poetry contest. Enter anytime before end of day on 4/21. Learn more below:

Rules and How to Enter:

  • Poem must fall under the following themes:

    • Weeds as a form of biodiversity- incorporate some of the diverse species that are often identified as “weeds”

    • Weeds as a home for wildlife (ie pollinators)- incorporate some of the unique pollinators that are drawn to weeds (ie bees are drawn to dandelions)

    • Weeds as food/medicine- incorporate some medicinal/herbal/edible weeds. What are their benefits?

  • Enter through Instagram:

    • Follow us on Instagram: @herbicidefreecampus

    • Post your poem to your feed

    • Use #HFCweedsappreciationday2022 in the caption

    • Tag us (@herbicidefreecampus) in the picture of the poem

  • Enter through email:

    • Email your poem to us at hello@herbicidefreecampus.org

Mackenzie Feldman