The Nature of our Times A project of Poets for Science Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About As an additional opportunity to highlight the First National Nature Assessment (NNA1), the editors of the anthologies, Dear Human at the Edge of Time: Poems on Climate Change in the United States, a companion to the Fifth National Climate Assessment (Paloma Press, 2023), and Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic (Kent State University Press, 2022) are issuing a call for submissions for a forthcoming poetry anthology to be published in Fall 2025, to coincide with the scheduled public release of the First National Nature Assessment (NNA1) draft. Additionally, NNA1 authors will have the option of citing excerpts from the anthology as epigraphs in the NNA1 final report which will be released in 2026. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Poetry Closed We are looking for poems that speak to the immense value of nature—for our children and future generations, for our own and the planet’s well-being, and the resilience and survival of our communities. We are looking for poems that query our current practices and what needs to change in our consideration of the natural world, and that show new understandings of what it means to co-exist in it.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, Nature, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Social issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update The Nature of our Times Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 1 member within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 10 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 May 2025. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:34 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only