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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

For Youth

You have the power to build a better world today! Get started making a difference in the ways that matter most to you in your community.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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For Youth Members

You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

For Educators

Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.
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For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…
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A global community. Support. Quality curriculum. Professional development. And SO much more. Roots & Shoots provides educators with real tools…

Our Model

The Roots & Shoots Model focuses on best-practices in Service Learning to grow compassion and action in young changemakers. Together, we're growing a movement.
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Compassionate Traits

Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…
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4-Step Formula

Get Inspired, Observe, Take Action and Celebrate: Easy as 1,2,3,4! Roots & Shoots is about making positive change happen for…

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Anyone, anywhere can make a difference for people, other animals, and the planet we share. Get started by exploring and creating your own community project!
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Looking for a way to take action right away? If you’re not quite ready or sure how to plan and…

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Every individual makes a difference - and together we can change the world! Find a group near you or start your own to amplify your impact.
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Los Angeles Basecamp

Local Hive of Positive Change

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Roots & Shoots groups are working to affect change, right here in Los Angeles. Local groups are fighting food insecurity, planting native gardens, and protecting wild spaces. The Los Angeles Roots & Shoots Basecamp supports Roots & Shoots groups by providing mentorship, resources, and facilitating collaborations with local environmental and community organizations. Individuals or groups are encouraged to get in touch to learn more about starting a Roots & Shoots project.
Contact Erin McCombs, Los Angeles Basecamp Coordinator

Roots & Shoots Project Grants

Roots & Shoots Project Grants support community projects that help animals, humans, and the environment we all share! Young people, educators, individuals, and group leaders in the Los Angeles area (Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino counties) are invited to apply for a $250 Project Grant to start, support, or celebrate their Roots & Shoots project.
Los Angeles Basecamp Project Grant Application

Looking for project ideas? Check out these recently funded projects.

Upcoming Events

LA Climate Week Habitat Restoration with Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots + Friends of the LA River

April 12, 2025- Register here!

Location: Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve- 6350 Woodley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 91436

Be part of a meaningful restoration effort at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve! This volunteer event, hosted by Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and Friends of the LA River, will bring together local conservationists, community members, and environmental groups to improve native habitats and enhance biodiversity.

Learn more about Roots & Shoots in Los Angeles

We want to connect! Invite a guest speaker to your school or organization to learn more about starting a Roots & Shoots group.
Contact Erin McCombs, Los Angeles Basecamp Coordinator

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Join the global movement creating a better world for people, other animals, and the planet!
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How to Start a Roots & Shoots Project

Use the Roots & Shoots 4-Step Formula to design and implement your community project. For support and guidance, contact Erin McCombs at emccombs@janegoodall.org.
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