“If you can imagine it, you can see it. If you can see it, you can create it. Let us imagine a world in harmony” – Kari Warberg Block

What is The Year of the Monarch?

The monarch butterfly is one of nature’s boldest and most recognizable pollinators, but it is also at risk due to pesticide use and habitat loss.

The Year of the Monarch is an invitation for everyone to learn about and appreciate the monarch butterfly and other pollinators that play a vital role in our ecosystem. This is an opportunity to champion naturally smarter™ eco-education initiatives and support the teachers who lead them. Along the way, we’ll focus on creating harmony in the places we live, work, play, and learn.

Want to get your class involved? Find out how with the National Wildlife Federation's Schoolyard Habitat® Pathway.

What is the Harmony Hero Award?

Our world is filled with unsung heroes who use their gifts to create a world in harmony. EarthKind has created the Harmony Hero Award to honor those people.

Who is eligible?

The 2021 Harmony Hero Award is open for K-12 teachers in the United States who are involved in sustainability and eco-education programs.

Monthly Giveaways

Each month, EarthKind will giveaway a backpack loaded with the things our Heroes need to create a world in harmony. The backpack is made from recycled materials and packed with products from our favorite sustainable brands like S’Well, Burt’s Bees, KIND, and more.

Grand Prize

The Harmony Hero Award winner will receive a trip for themselves plus three guests to the Kingdom of the Monarchs in Mexico’s Central Highlands. Accommodations, meals, activity fees, and a professional tour guide are all included.

How to Nominate a Teacher

Nominations will be accepted beginning February 1, 2021. Subscribe for email updates and notifications.