Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of slavery. Juneteenth matters because Black Lives Matter. Despite the many hurdles, Black scientists have thrived and done amazing work in every field of research. Whether you want to hear about science in pop culture or race and climate change, there are a whole host of Juneteenth events to choose from.

In celebration of the 50th year of Earth Day, we’ve asked our volunteers and followers to show us how they feel connected to our planet. From an Earth Day quilt to a poem calling us to action, check out these sentiments and submissions!