To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and National Public Gardens Day, we are inviting the public to submit haiku on the theme of “Growing Our Shared American Landscape.” This event honors the beauty of our public gardens, the richness of our diverse cultural roots, and the collective stewardship that shapes our nation.
A special Ecopoetry Award will recognize a haiku that celebrates this theme while touching on the connection between humans and the environment.
Important Dates
The contest opens on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Entries should be submitted by midnight PST on Friday, April 17.
The 10 semi-finalist poems will be announced on the website on April 22.
Prize winners will be announced Friday, May 1.
Prizes
First Place: Filoli 4 Membership and Gift Basket
Second Place: Filoli 3 Membership
Best Under 18: Filoli 2 Membership
Filoli Ecopoetry Award: Filoli 2 Membership
Aileen Cassinetto 