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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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Resources

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…

Projects

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…

Groups

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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Save the Animals

This group is to help save the animals from circuses, zoos and other animal cruelty. Please join us to help…
84 members | Public Group
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Planet Protectors

This is a group of activists who want to help our home, Earth. Whether you’re interested in stoping poaching or…
27 members | Public Group
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Preserving PNW

We are a group of like-minded youth and adult advisors who work hard to spread Jane Goodall’s message of hope,…
9 members | Public Group
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Milkweed for Monarchs

My name is Genevieve Leroux. I am a 13 year old Monarch Butterfly conservationist. I have been working on this…
32 members | Public Group
active 3 weeks ago

Easton Country Day Environmental Club

We are a group of climate change activists working to make a difference in our school and community
1 members | Public Group
active 3 weeks, 1 day ago

West Anchorage High School Roots and Shoots Chapter

A Roots and Shoots chapter led by high school students in Anchorage, Alaska.
1 members | Private Group
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JLMS Burke 6th Science Classes

We are Mr. Burke’s 6th graders at Jack London Middle School in Wheeling. Our group engages in year-round, student-led environmental…
1 members | Public Group
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Beyond the Bin

A youth-led group interested in spreading awareness about plastics that can be recycled into products such as decks and benches,…
1 members | Public Group
active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Roots and Shoots Georgetown Texas

Group for students to learn about environmental change and take action in our community!
1 members | Public Group
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DeKalb County Public Library

We are the public library system for DeKalb County
1 members | Public Group
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ASUC STeam

Working to make UC Berkeley a greener campus and educate the community on sustainabile practices!
1 members | Private Group
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Northern Virginia Roots and Shoots

If you live in Northern Va. not only Arlington then you should join our group to help us stop climate…
8 members | Public Group
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Roots and Shoots Silverton

A group of like minded moms and kids who want to make a positive impact on our city and our…
3 members | Public Group
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Animal Ancestry

Animal Ancestry is a youth-led group dedicated to protecting global wildlife, conserving local wildlife, and supporting shelter pets.
2 members | Public Group
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Roots of Expression

Our group uses art and storytelling to explore the relationship between people and nature, uncovering the emotional and ethical roots…
6 members | Public Group
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Monarch Conservation Community

If you are an activist,school or organization focused around the conservation of Monarch Butterflies, feel free to join our community…
17 members | Public Group
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Animal Rights Foundation

This is an inter generational group of animal and environmental protectors connected to the Animal Rights Foundation (US).
2 members | Public Group
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CARB Foot

CARB Foot :A VIRTUAL group dedicated to help people to take Steps Towards a Sustainable Future by taking small actions…
8 members | Public Group
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Dover Public Library

The Dover Public Library’s group is made up of local youth ages 8-18. We have various projects we plan and…
2 members | Public Group
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Project Green Team

Participate in challenges to help the environment, and submit pictures from the challenges to share on our group page. Join…
46 members | Public Group
About Roots & Shoots

We are nurturing the compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

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Oct. 31, 2026 alert: We are experiencing technical issues with our membership registration processes. Please don't go without letting us know that you're ready to join the Roots & Shoots network and work to help people, animals, and our shared environment!

Email us at rootsandshoots@janegoodall.org with your name and phone number, and we'll be in touch to get you registered! The R&S USA office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can! Thank you for your patience.

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