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

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

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

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

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

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

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Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 5 years, 6 months ago

Hi Emery! Thanks for joining! What’s something you want to do to make a difference?
- Emery Owen replied 5 years, 6 months ago
  
  I want to help mistreated pets and animals!
  - Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 5 years, 6 months ago
    
    That’s a great and worthy interest! Do you have pets of your own?
    - Emery Owen replied 5 years, 5 months ago
      
      Yes, I have a dog and 3 herrmit crabs.
      - Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 5 years, 5 months ago
        
        I love hermit crabs! Here’s a cool piece of information. Did you know hermit crabs may only appear to be dead, but actually just may be molting? I once almost buried my hermit crab because I thought he had died. Turns out he just shed his exoskeleton and was resting way back in his shell! I felt so bad! Now whenever I talk to someone about hermit…[Read more]

Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 5 years, 6 months ago

Great to have you join us Grace! Would you like to share a subject you’re interested in? I love wildlife and am interested in conservation and wildlife rehabilitation.
- Grace replied 5 years, 5 months ago
  
  Hello! I’m interested in animals and wildlife and I really like to help animals and the environment. ?

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