2026 Million Frog March Poetry Contest
Open for entries until Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT.
SAVE THE FROGS! is calling on poets worldwide to enter the inaugural Million Frog March Poetry Contest! Help us raise awareness for amphibians, the environment and the need to protect both ecosystems and democracy. Anyone can enter.
About the contest
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger will read selected poems aloud, with credit to each poet, at the Million Frog March on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Who can enter
Poets of all ages, from every country.
The Million Frog March
Find out about the march, and how to take part, at savethefrogs.com/march.
Rules
Poems should touch on any or all of the themes of the Million Frog March: amphibians, the environment, taking action, and protecting democracy. One poem per poet. Your poem must be your own original work, not written by AI. By entering, you agree that SAVE THE FROGS! may read your poem aloud at the march and publish it with your name.
The full rules are in the contest terms.
Prizes
- Grand Prize Winner: $50 (Cash Prize)
- Honorable Mentions (Frog Fame and likely reading during an actual SAVE THE FROGS! Poetry Recital)
Certificates
All participants will receive a certificate if their poem is deemed to have followed the rules.
How to enter
- Fill in the entry form by Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT.
- One entry per person.
- It is free to enter.
- Please read the contest terms first.