This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a key date in the history of the environmental movement. The Sierra Club Georgia Chapter typically celebrates with big events, but this year, we had to celebrate separately at our homes, but still together.
We know folks across Georgia are struggling with dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, and it's tough sometimes to be optimistic about the future. But the Georgia Chapter got a heavy dose of hope in our mailbox just as this outbreak was beginning from Ian Lindsay. Ian wrote to us to ask if we would print his poem in the next issue of our magazine.
He wrote that he's concerned about pollution, extinction, and global warming, and he wants "more people to realize what is happening to the Earth."
Ian's letter and poem, titled "Waiting," made us feel truly optimistic for the days ahead, and convinced that his generation is poised to make a huge difference in the world.
We know there are many young people like Ian out there, and we want to hear from them!
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter wants to hear from the young people across the state who will still be fighting for the environment 50 year from now!
We're asking young people to create a drawing, painting, poem, short story, essay, sculpture, or any anything else that shows how they are fulfilling the Sierra Club's mission to enjoy, explore, and protect the environment.
Our favorites will be featured on our website and in the next issue of this magazine!
Send your submissions to gasierran@gmail.com with your name, age, and where you're from by June 1 to take part. We can't wait to see your creations!