We're Open for Submissions!

Iowa Bird of Mouth is open for submissions (two days early, but what the heck?)! written in any style—from rhyming, metered verse, to free-flowing prose, to an actual memory—or even just a one-word thought. We seek the words and stories of bird lovers, bird watchers, writers, artists, musicians, teachers, students, scientists, non-profits, federal and state organizations, environmental stewards, and nature lovers from around the world—regardless of age, education, publication history, location or writing style. This is open source-text, for use in non-commercial projects. Lay some bird-related poetry on us, peeps!

"Crow-d sourced!"

We're a "Best Best"...

in the Des Moines Register's Art & Entertainment Section! Because we're so gosh darn entertaining! Thanks, DMR!

From Sunday, August 28, 2016

Iowa Bird of Mouth Launch Party

Friday, September 16 at 7 PM - 8 PMAmes Public Library
515 Douglas Ave, Ames, Iowa 50010

Join us for a flighty evening of bird-inspired verse and music to celebrate the launch of Iowa Bird of Mouth—a twelve-month crowdsourced poetry project honoring Iowa birds.

Performers include:
Heather Derr-Smith
Meg Johnson
Jennifer L. Knox
Claire Krüesel
Molly McDonald


Together, attendees will write a verse and post it to the poem LIVE! Afterwards you can take to streets for the Maximum Ames Music Festival 2016.

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"Birds of a Feather" on KHOI

Greta Anderson of KHOI radio in Ames talks with Jennifer L. Knox about IBOM. Also on the show, KHOI wildlife correspondent Pat Schlarbaum discusses the Iowa DNR’s osprey project.

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