Science Week / Poetry Month (Primary)

Poem Forest is a free nature writing prize where words make positive climate action.

This special free Poetry Month digital workshop celebrates National Science Week with Aboriginal scholar and Author Tyson Yunkaporta who will journey with students through the dancing light patterns of Understory exploring poetic writing activities that will deepen understanding of the connection between Country, story and how we give back and help our planet. This workshop aligns with learning outcomes across, sustainability, First Nations cultures & histories, English & Science.

All poems created in the workshops can be entered into the Poem Forest Prize to be published and go in the running to win up to $5,000 worth of prizes, including book packs, Garden tours, seeds and more! Teachers should allow additional class time to edit and submit poems to the prize via our digital entry form. This can be a fun digital literacy task.

Note: This workshop is for primary school grades (Kindergarten to Grade 7, depending on state/territory)

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About Poem Forest

​Poem Forest is a free nature writing program and prize that breathes life back into the natural world that sustains us. Created by Red Room Poetry, in partnership with Wollongong City Council, Poem Forest invites students and teachers to use their words to make positive climate action. For every nature poem received, a tree is planted to help heal habitats and create a Poem Forest for future generations. Since 2021, over 22,800 poem trees have been planted.

About Poetry Month

Poetry Month (1-31 August) is a national celebration of Australian poetry that aims to increase access, awareness and visibility of poetry in all its forms and for all audiences.