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What team sport involves fast passes, aggressive defense and financial literacy?  The answer is Budgetball; a brand-new sport designed by the National Academy of Public Administration.

Across the United States summer has arrived with warmer weather and afternoon thunderstorms—and with the opening of summer camps across the country.

As many of us around the United States were participating in our own Earth Day celebrations, the United Nations General Assembly took the day to a new level, proclaiming April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day.

Many teenagers dream about visiting far off lands and having the adventure of a lifetime. I am one such lucky high school student, for I have had an incredible, life-altering experience that all began with a love for the Arctic.

Earth Day became a week-long event when Roots & Shoots members got together for activities across the region. Find out how they celebrated our planet.

Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal, the season where we start to see wild animals emerge from hibernation and cute baby animals everywhere. Seeing these young animals often brings out our own caring nature, and with that, perhaps a desire to bring a new pet into your family.

Have you ever thought about forgoing gifts on your birthday or a holiday and instead asking for donations to a charity or organization? This can be an effective and fun way to support a project you are passionate about¿with an added bonus of not having to open any more gym socks from Aunt Milly!

After my last birthday party, as I stood looking at bags of trash and leftover birthday cake, I made a pledge--next year was going to be different! My goal was to come up with easy ways to eliminate waste and to use sustainable products that wouldn't break the bank.

People, animals and the environment—as a Roots & Shoots member you already know that everything is connected! Read An Environmental Guide from A to Z by Tim Magner to take that knowledge one step further.

As many people have seen on the international news, Australia ia fighting a series of deadly and destructive wildfires. Here is an update from our office in Australia about how Roots & Shoots members there are doing:

In 2006, Prabin Gautam and two friends traveled from Kathmandu, Nepal—where they attend university—to the remote areas of Western Nepal. There they saw people living in extreme poverty.

Greg Mortenson has re-worked his #1 New York Times Bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" into two variations for younger readers.

Peoria Journal Star -- Roots & Shoots member gives out the water-conserving devices.

From novels to poetry to essays, Roots & Shoots community members are reading for a better world. Join the fun this month with "Hug Time" by Patrick McDonnell.