Hope in Action

Dr. Jane Goodall continues to inspire all of us here at Roots & Shoots, and we know many of you feel that way, too. More than 8,000 of you joined us to hear her speak in September 2024, as the culmination of our first Tampa Bay Hope in Action event.

We carry Dr. Goodall’s legacy with us to Hope in Action 2026. Join us at the University of Tampa’s Plant Hall for:

• A two-day Environmental Expo
• Environmental Action Summits for upper elementary, middle and high school students
• Environmental Action Days for all ages
• Keynote presentations by Jasmin Graham of Minorities in Shark Sciences and Julie and Tasman Henry, authors of Wisdom from the Wild for Youth: Leadership Tales with Tails

High School Environmental Action Summit (grades 9-12)
Friday, February 27, 10:00 am–2:30 pm, University of Tampa

Youth Environmental Action Summit (grades 4-8)
Saturday, February 28, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, University of Tampa

Young conservationists are invited to share, envision, and inspire a bright future for Tampa Bay and its surrounding cities.

Building on the success of the 2024 event at Tropicana Field, this year’s events will immerse students in an exploration of the Tampa Bay watershed and inspire them to take meaningful action to protect and improve our natural environment.

Students can participate in interactive workshops led by local environmental experts, connect with nonprofit organizations, and explore green career pathways in the Career Corner. They can meet like-minded peers and possibly bring back exciting new ideas to their schools or clubs.

Hope in Action is presented by the Roots & Shoots Alliance, a collaboration of environmental organizations and educators in the Tampa Bay region.

Our sponsors help make it all happen. Please join us in thanking our partners.

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