STATE COLLEGE — Sustainable State College is seeking original poems celebrating the American Robin, the 2026 State College Bird of the Year. Centre Region residents are invited to submit poetry inspired by the robin and its impact on the community.
To enter, email entries to sustainablestatecollege@statecollegepa.us by Wednesday, June 24. Entries will be considered in three prize categories: Adult Poetry (18+), Teen Poetry (12–17), and Children’s Poetry (6–11) and will be displayed in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity and how well they capture the essence of the American Robin and its importance to the community.
Submission guidelines:
- Any poetry style may be submitted, including haiku, limerick, and free verse
- 30-line limit
- Must be a Centre Region resident to submit
- Please note, by submitting, participants grant permission to the Borough of State College to share their work, with credit, in online and physical publications.
