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.
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.
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!
As a kid I was always interested and enthusiastic about nature. I'm following my dreams of becoming a wildlife conversationalist, and I want to share what I've learned with the…
As a kid I was always interested and enthusiastic about nature. I’m following my dreams of becoming a wildlife conversationalist, and I want to share what I’ve learned with the next generation. It was a great teacher that inspired me and in turn I want to inspire others.
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