For the first time, a new endangered species educational program, Biodiversity Quest, has been developed for sixth- and seventh-grade students to support their exploration of Chicago’s free Lincoln Park Zoo.

The UIUC R&S group connected with Westview Elementary School for an environmental education program.

The Ultimate Fundraising Idea—Earn Money from Your Trash!

A Roots & Shoots member started his own non-profit to promote financial literacy among high school students in Chicago Public Schools.

Have you been struggling to think of creative ideas for Mother’s Day? Check out our suggestions for eco-friendly gift ideas!

Time is Running Out to Register for the Regional Youth Summit

Dr. Goodall Keynote Lecture at the University of Chicago

Thursday, April 22nd will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day

The Latin School Roots & Shoots group put on a sumo wrestling competition to raise money to buy energy-producing bikes.

The Wyandot Middle School Volunteens Roots & Shoots group has been raising money to provide clean drinking water for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. 

The Flower, Garden, and Chess Show at Navy Pier in Chicago

The University of Chicago Lab School Roots & Shoots group has been exploring the world.

The Zanesville Ohio Roots and Shoots group provide Critter Care Kits to families and pets in need.

The Great Lakes Youth Leadership Council worked on their leadership skills and developed plans for a new regional campaign.

North Branch Roots & Shoots Group gathers for Sandhill Crane Migration

Kids Express Learning Center Roots & Shoots Group Share the Warmth.

Prairie Crossing Charter School Roots & Shoots Group gives toys a second chance this holiday season.

Illinois State Coordinator, Credell Walls, Interviewed on CAN-TV Hotline 21

The Roots & Shoots Great Lakes Office and three Roots & Shoots members spent Saturday, December 5th  working with 32 high school students visiting Chicago from five Southeast Asian countries.

Roots & Shoots members are encouraged to submit their projects for consideration for the 2009 President’s Environmental Youth Awards.

Leroy Elementary School’s brand new Roots & Shoots club’s first projects include a Peace Day celebration and a "superpower" brainstorm.

Chicago's Greenheart Shop will host a evening of fair trade wine, tasty h'ors doeuvres and silent auction on December 12, all to benefit the Roots & Shoots Great Lakes Program.

The Prairie Crossing Charter School Roots & Shoots club is working with Second Chance Toys to collect and recycle toys and distribute them to needy kids in their community.

The Carmel Area Roots & Shoots group has awarded their first round of grants through the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program to fund five youth-driven environmental projects.

Roots & Shoots Great Lakes is teaming up with Greenheart Shop!

Roots & Shoots groups in Chicago gathered at four events around the city to celebrate the Roots & Shoots Day of Peace 2009.

Help promote fair trade this Halloween by participating in Reverse Trick-or-Treating.

The Volunteens Roots & Shoots group started off their new school year by helping out at a race to raise money for the Detroit Zoo.

The Milwaukee German Immersion School Roots & Shoots group recruits their families and friends to create beautiful handmade quilts to share with children in Bolivian orphanages.

The Carmel Area Roots & Shoots group is using the $10,000 grant they received to create smaller grants for green youth projects to better the community.

This summer, Chicago Roots & Shoots chapters came together to provide dog-training classes and to reinforce positive pet ownership.

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Tomah High School Roots & Shoots Group Participates in 11th Annual Polar Plunge to Raise Money for the Special Olympics of Wisconsin.

Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM to show their support for action on climate change.

Carmel Area Roots & Shoots Group Raises $300 for Pennies for Peace while waiting in line to meet Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea.