2026 ‘Chemists Celebrate Earth Week’ Student Poetry Contest & Live Event Open to the Public at Princeton Public Library
The Princeton Section will celebrate Earth Week 2026 with a live event in Princeton and a poetry contest for area students. National ACS varies the topic for its April earth week activities. This year’s theme is Trees: Into the Woods with Chemistry.
For the live programming, the Section is partnering with Princeton Public Library, where the event will take place on Saturday, April 18th. The live event is true and open the public, but registration is required.
Through an illustrated poem contest in April, students will use poetry and art to increase their awareness and share their understanding of the role of trees in our lives. All grade levels K-12 from local schools are eligible for this Princeton Section of ACS-sponsored illustrated poem contest. Electronic entries will be due at the end of April. For requirements and information, local area teachers may contact the Section’s CCEW 2026 coordinator at princetonacs258@gmail.com.
In addition to local recognition, winners of the local contest will be entered into the national-level contest.