Poetry for Our Planet

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6–8:30 pm

Large group of seated adults watch a presentation.
Daniel Kim/© AMNH

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6–8:30 pm

Enjoy poetry readings, take a moment to write and reflect, and join a discussion on climate. 

Artistic expression has a profound, transformative capacity to connect people and open new horizons for collective action. Get ready for Climate Week NYC with celebrated poets Jane Hirshfield, Kimiko Hahn, and Brandon Kilbourne, who is featured in the Museum’s exhibition Black in Natural History Museums. This after-hours program will unite poetry, climate arts, and community building.  

During this event, you’ll hear readings from each of the poets, then have the opportunity to participate in a guided writing exercise facilitated by David Hassler, executive director of the Wick Poetry Center. No prior experience with poetry is required or expected, and all ages are welcome.  

The evening will conclude with a panel conversation among the poets and Ana Luz Porzecanski, director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the Museum, moderated by Miranda Massie, director of the Climate Museum. The discussion will explore how science and nature played a role in the development of the poets' work and how science, nature, and art come together to inspire change. 

This program is presented by the Gottesman Research Library and Learning Center in collaboration with Climate Museum and the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science initiative at Kent State University.