LET PEACE TAKE ROOT!
Roots & Shoots Groups Participating in the Dove Parade at the Day of Peace 2009 on the Santa Monica Pier
Welcome to the Roots & Shoots California Day of Peace Page!
“With the peace doves we remind everyone of the truth they sometimes forget – that peace is possible. With Day of Peace, we celebrate all that is free and noble in the human spirit. And we celebrate all that so many people have done throughout the year and will do next year to create a better world.”
-Dr. Jane
Want to fly a dove to celebrate Peace? Check out our Giant Peace Dove instructions!
Basic Info:
Join us in celebrating our 9th annual Roots & Shoots California Day of Peace on Sunday, September 18th! In 2011, for the first time, Roots & Shoots California is celebrating our 9th annual Day of Peace in Northern California. Join us at the Oakland Zoo!
What: Each year, in support of the United Nations International Day of Peace, Roots & Shoots members and friends come together to promote peace. Throughout the day, there will be many fun activities, including a project for the Zoo's chimpanzees! Enjoy arts & crafts as we make Peace Doves out of recycled materials, games, eco-friendly non-profits, and much more. Young attendees will be able to participate in Passport to Peace, an exciting and educational activity where participants travel from booth to booth of eco-friendly and peace promoting exhibitors, taking part in fun activities while learning important lessons and earning passport stamps along the way.
The event culminates in the Peace Parade. All over the world, young people craft Giant Peace Dove Puppets from reused materials and fly the Doves in parades in their communities. From the low plains of Kansas to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Peace Doves fly, held high by hopeful hands.
When: Sunday, September 18th, 2011 from 10a.m to 4p.m.
Where: The Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, California, 94605
Who: All ages, groups, and community members are welcome to attend and celebrate the Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace.
This event is open to the public! Spread the word, with this great flyer, to friends, family, and anyone who might be interested in coming out to the Oakland Zoo to spend a day having fun and celebrating peace!
For our groups:
Calling all Roots & Shoots Groups! We are so excited to see you at the Day of Peace celebration 2011. This year we are inviting our groups to arrive at 9 a.m. for a fun Roots & Shoots meet-and-greet. This optional activity is a great way to connect with other Roots & Shoots groups from all over the state and to display your projects.
**If you are a Roots & Shoots group, make sure to register your group to display your projects and to be involved in the festivities! Email us for more information on the registration process.
Important Documents:
-Giant Peace Dove instructions
-Group Registration Form
-Instructions for Day of Peace Group Display Boards
For our partners:
Check out our Day of Peace Partners Page for the organizations participating in this year's Roots & Shoots California Passport to Peace acitivity!
Important Documents:
-Exhibitor Application
-Sponsorship Opportunities for R&S California
More Info:
-YouTube
-Facebook
-Roots & Shoots Peace Dove Campaign Page
-Dr. Jane's Day of Peace Invitation for the Day of Peace 2009
Past Celebrations:
Visit our Picasa online photo gallery for pictures of Days of Peace past, as well as other Roots & Shoots acitivities in California!
You can find more information on the history of the Day of Peace here.
