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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…

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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Chapel Hill Durham Homeschoolers Roots & Shoots

We are all members of Chapel Hill Durham Homeschoolers and meet thoroughout the year to plan projects.
3 members | Private Group
active 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Friends of Cats

Hi! I’m Annie Fetterolf, and I’m a12 yr old girl with a passion for animals. In this group, we are…
5 members | Public Group
active 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Team Effort

Saving habitats for animals
1 members | Public Group
active 8 months ago

Preserving PNW

We are a group of like-minded youth and adult advisors who work hard to spread Jane Goodall’s message of hope,…
8 members | Public Group
active 8 months ago

Friends of Endangered Species

This group creates educational tools and resources about endangered animals.
35 members | Public Group
active 8 months ago

TRASH to TREASURE

We are ANS students who have set out to raise environmental and social awareness in our educational community. Transforming trash…
2 members | Private Group
active 8 months, 1 week ago

Earth Conservation Corps

The Earth Conservation Corps empowers young adults through environmental service, education, and leadership. Based in Washington, D.C., we work to…
1 members | Private Group
active 8 months, 1 week ago

Planet Power Girls

Hi, my name is Genesis and I’m 9 years old. I am homeschooled and I’m very passionate about climate change…
1 members | Public Group
active 8 months, 2 weeks ago

International Roots & Shoots

This Roots & Shoots group is based at UWC Maastricht, the Netherlands. Our goal is to bring peace not just…
3 members | Public Group
active 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Let’s Go Compost

Let’s Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing K-12 public schools in the U.S. with educational resources to…
4 members | Private Group
active 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Roots & Shoots – The Charter School of Wilmington

We are a school-based group from The Charter School of Wilmington. We are excited to work together and complete projects…
7 members | Public Group
active 9 months ago

The Conservation Crew

We are focused on starting small with litter cleanups, recycling drives, and strategic plantings.
1 members | Private Group
active 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wood River Roots and Shoots

A group of students committed to conservation issues of the Wood River Valley- from Wolves to Salmon and beyond. Hosted…
2 members | Public Group
active 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Roots and Shoots Exploratory- SAS

Roots and Shoots exploratory block at Saint Andrew’s episcopal school, Austin, TX
1 members | Private Group
active 10 months ago

Ecocycle Initiative

Getting the city of Fremont to install recyclable bins in recreational parks
1 members | Public Group
active 10 months, 1 week ago

Foothills Public Library

Four sessions of learning how everyone can make an impact at home via sustainable practices including gardening, mending clothes, and…
1 members | Private Group
active 10 months, 2 weeks ago

WanderKids

Homeschool based Roots and Shoots community action group based in Pinellas County, Florida.
1 members | Private Group
active 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Save the Clouded Leopards

In this group, which is lead by AnnabelleF, a tween girl from the USA, you will help save an endangered…
6 members | Public Group
active 1 year ago

GEMS Chicago Roots and Shoots

This Roots and Shoots team is designed for 3-8th grade students at GEMS World Academy- Chicago.
1 members | Private Group
active 1 year ago

EarthSavers

Our eco-club is composed of middle schoolers. Our goal is to improve the sustainability of our school, clean up our…
1 members | Private Group
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