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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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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…

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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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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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…

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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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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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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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SUNY Orange Tree Planting

Most of the land SUNY Orange is on is developed, recent remodeling updated facilities, but we believe that the green…
1 member

Mindful Mini Challenge: The Home Grown Project

Most of us eat food every day without ever thinking about where it truly comes from. Kids see produce at…

Mindful Mini Challenge: The Invisible Footprint — Clean Up Your Stream

We all know driving cars and using plastic bottles adds to pollution — but few people realize that our screens…
3 members

Mindful Mini Challenge: The Pause Project — Meditation for All Ages

We live in a world that’s always on. Constant notifications, tight schedules, and overstimulation have made stillness feel almost impossible.…
2 members

Mindful Mini Challenge: Refill, Don’t Landfill

Most kids already use reusable water bottles at school — but many adults still buy single-use plastic ones out of…
2 members

Mindful Mini Challenge: Walk It Off

The problem we want to fix is stress and stagnation — in our bodies, our minds, and our communities. We…
2 members

Mindful Mini Challenge: Winter Kindness for Creatures

Winter is hard — especially for the small, winged, and wild ones who share our backyards. When the weather turns…
1 member

Mindful Mini Challenge: Visit the Forest Once a Week for the Next Month

Modern life has made kids — and adults — overstimulated, disconnected, and exhausted. We spend our days indoors, glued to…
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Code Astrum Coding Camps

Many young kids don't know how to code, but it boosts creativity and problem-solving abilities.
2 members
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