National Poetry Month

Poets.org

A wealth of information about poems, poets, and other poetry-related events and activities. Sponsored by the Academy of American Poets. Check out their National Poetry Almanac for a 30 different ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Modern American Poetry

The Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign presents “Modern American Poetry (MAPS),” an online journal and multimedia companion to the “Anthology of Modern American Poetry.” “MAPS” offers details about the poets included in the anthology, as well as course syllabi based on the anthology.

April Fools Day

Museum of Hoaxes April Fool’s Site

A comprehensive history of the day devoted to pranks, jokes and tricks.

Earth Day

EPA Earth Day Page

Ideas from the Environmental Protection Agency on how to celebrate Earth Day at home, work and school.

NOVA: World in the Balance

Website for the NOVA program about how the environment is impacting communities throughout the world.