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Learning and Service Projects at the Northeast Youth Summit!
12/05/2011

Educational and inspiring workshops, creative Roots & Shoots service projects, and participants from across the Northeast...what a great Regional Youth Summit!


Peace with People, Animals and the Environment!
10/05/2011

International Day of Peace was celebrated around the world by Roots & Shoots members. Check out the projects from our celebration at the Roger Williams Park Zoo and make everyday Day of Peace in your community!


Roots & Shoots Intern Alum Organizes Gender Equity Education Camp in Zambia
08/22/2011

Read about Kerry Canton's involvement with Camp GLOW in Zambia and get inspired to implement your own project using Roots & Shoots resources!


Trevor Day School Roots & Shoots Defends Wolves in Letter Writing Campaign!
08/18/2011
Want to write a letter to your Congressperson but don't know where to start? When armed with the knowledge and passion for an issue, it's easier than you might think!

What I Did On My Summer Vacation....
07/11/2011
Summertime is a great opportunity to design projects with your Roots & Shoots group, summercamp, family, church and more! Get outside and get creative!

Brooklyn Roots & Shoots Groups Raise Horseshoe Crab Awareness
06/30/2011

Did you know that the feeding habits of birds are interfering with New York's horseshoe crab population? See what else you can learn about the habitats of horseshoe crabs!


St. Saviour Roots & Shoots Uses Creative Media Outlet to Share Projects and Inspire Others
06/30/2011

Learn how this group is using a Wiki page to display their projects, keep notes from meetings, incorporate image slideshows and even provide links to resources and partnering organizations!


Roots & Shoots Intern Alum Zipora Lipchik and the Israeli Primate Sanctuary Foundation
05/10/2011
Learn about Zipora's time at the Israeli Primate Sanctuary Foundation, meet some of the wonderful primates who call the sanctuary thier home, and find out ways you can help!

Group Highlight: Aisling Farm Roots & Shoots
05/10/2011
Check out what this awesome Connecticut based group has been up to, including farm shares, Earth Day trash clean ups and more!

Summer Jobs and Opportunities for Youth in the Northeast
05/10/2011
Looking for a summer job or a grant to help fund your next great project? These might be just what you're looking for!

Northeast Roots & Shoots Earth Day Projects
05/10/2011
See how Roots & Shoots groups chose to celebrate Earth Day!

Growing with Girl Scouts
04/13/2011
Northeast Regional Office Roots & Shoots group collaborates with Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. for a day full of fun and learning!

Getting the Word Out with Littleton Roots & Shoots
03/30/2011

Want to work with your local newspaper, radio station or television channel? Check out the Littleton Roots & Shoots articles and a how-to guide for your group!


Connecticut Roots & Shoots Group Keeps Classrooms Cool
03/23/2011
Read about a Connecticut Roots & Shoots group who are making a difference in hundreds of classrooms through their newly published "Creating Climate Campaigns" manual!

Young Philanthropist and Young Volunteer Award: Nominate a Roots & Shoots Member
03/22/2011

Do you know a Roots & Shoots member who deserves recognition for their hard work and dedication to community service? Women In Development of Greater Boston are seeking to recognize young leaders who inspire philanthropy and volunteer service. Nominate someone today!


Building the Roots & Shoots Network in New York City!
03/08/2011
An amazing team of New York City educators joined Roots & Shoots to learn about bringing our model of service learning to their classroom and community. Make sure to join us for the next training opportunity!

The Fraser Woods School Chimpettes: Girls Who Are Going to Change the World
03/02/2011

Get to know one of Connecticut's busiest Roots & Shoots groups, the Chimpettes. Learn about their projects, like happy socks or vegan soups and treats!


Burr Elementary School Roots & Shoots
03/02/2011

The Roots & Shoots group at the Burr Elementary School in CT are getting tails wagging with their recent efforts with Guiding Eyes for the Blind and through fundraising for Simply Smiles. Read on for more information on their great projects!


Giving Back: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2011
02/02/2011

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" See what some Roots & Shoots Northeast groups did to celebrate MLK Day of Service in their community this year!


Waterford School Roots & Shoots Takes Project Planning by Storm
01/16/2011

What happens when you combine one music teacher, one science teacher and one awesome school? The powerful and creative project ideas from Waterford School Roots & Shoots!


Roots & Shoots Mornings at the Boston Children's Museum
12/13/2010

The first Saturday of each month, a team of volunteers from Roots & Shoots facilitates educational activities based on the seasons at the Boston Children's Museum.


Roots & Shoots Interns Visit the Natick Community Organic Farm!
11/30/2010

The fall 2010 interns from Roots & Shoots New England visited the Natick Community Organic Farm. It was a great day; they learned a ton about this wonderful organization and got their hands dirty with some farm work!


Roots & Shoots Celebrates its 6th Annual New England Regional Summit!
11/23/2010

Roots & Shoots members from all over New England gathered at the NonProfit Center in Boston, Mass to participate in our 6th annual Regional Summit on November 13, 2010.


Calling Roots & Shoots New Hampshire Groups! Wildlife Action Grants Available!
11/22/2010

Learn about mini-grants for groups in New Hamshire to support youth-driven action projects that enhance habitat for wildlife.


Roots & Shoots Groups Use Skype Technology to Build International Friendships
10/20/2010

Although they live thousands of miles apart, the LEAP Roots & Shoots group from Arlington, Mass. and their counterpart "Rafiki" group from the Musoma region of Tanzania are connecting through the Roots & Shoots network.


Celebrating the Roots & Shoots Day of Peace in New England!
10/04/2010

Roots & Shoots members joined local non-violence organizations and eco-friendly companies for a celebration full of peace-focused activities, learning and opportunities for action.


Western Connecticut State University Roots & Shoots Group Does It All
08/18/2010

The Western Connecticut State University Roots & Shoots group was the winner of the Roots & Shoots New England 2009 Award for the Most Active Long-Standing Group. Learn about their service projects that have made a big impact on people, animals and the environment.


Whatcha doin' Peek-a-Boo: Roots & Shoots Interns Visit Foster Parrots
08/18/2010
The Intern team from the Roots & Shoots New England office traveled to the Foster Parrots animal scantuary in Rhode Island to admire the beautiful exotic animals and help build enrichment toys for the rescuded birds living there.

A Little Town in Vermont Takes on Big Issues!
08/17/2010

New England Roots & Shoots Interns traveled to Vermont to attend Solarfest where they taught adults and children about Dr. Jane's mission, while learning about solar energy and sustainability. 


Central Middle School Roots & Shoots Earns CT Citizenship Award
07/08/2010
"Our students saw an issue they could help solve and reached across and had a hand in making life easier for another community in need."

Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots and Green Works Green Heroes Winners!
07/08/2010

Are you a Green Hero? Learn about Boston Latin School Youth Climate Action Network, a Roots & Shoots group from Boston, Mass., and their award winning climate change projects!


Two Groups Build Homes for Local Bats
07/07/2010

An elementary school from Halifax, Mass and middle schoolers from Providence, R.I. built shelters for local bats and educated their communities to not be afraid of bats!


Getting the word out about saving energy, money and the planet!
07/01/2010

Local libraries in Cambridge, Mass are now sharing Energy Lite, a book written by The Sprouts of Hope Roots & Shoots group! 


Project Polar Bear Contest: Bright Young Minds Outsmart CO2
06/29/2010

Want a chance to win a trip to the Arctic to see polar bears in the wild? Check out this contest to reduce carbon emissions and protect polar bears!


Roots & Shoots Takes Learning Outside
06/24/2010
A Rhode Island Roots & Shoots group created a nature-based classroom for their whole school to take learning into the wild right in their school's own backyard.

Dr. Jane at the Roger Williams Park Zoo and Harvard University!
05/17/2010

Dr. Jane joined us in New England for a weekend of fun, learning and celebrating the work of JGI and Roots & Shoots!


Roots & Shoots New England Leadership Summit with Dr. Jane
05/17/2010

Roots & Shoots leaders from across the region came together to connect, discuss and change the world!


King Open Students Say, "We Compost our School Lunches because We Care!"
05/17/2010
The King Open School and the Sprouts of Hope Roots & Shoots group welcome Dr. Jane to present their school's pilot composting program, Food to Flowers.

Cornwall Consolidated School Roots & Shoots Helping Haiti
04/13/2010

This Connecticut Roots & Shoots group planned a breakfast for the people of Haiti and raised over $2,000! Read about their project and share how your group helped the people of Haiti.


Roots & Shoots Group Protects the Right Whale
03/05/2010

Check out The Calvin Project Roots & Shoots group that travels the world educating others about an endangered species!


Teaching Peace in Boston Neighborhoods
03/05/2010

The Peace Fellows Roots & Shoots Group Works With Youth to Prevent Violence and Build Community!


Roots & Shoots New England Announces 2010 Minigrants!
01/12/2010

Apply today for a minigrant for your Roots & Shoots service project!


Roots & Shoots New England Drop of Hope Water Campaign!
01/01/2010

Join the New England Youth Leaders in a campaign to address water conservation and quality locally and globally!


Roots & Shoots New England 2009 Award Winners
12/14/2009
We are pleased to present the winners of the 2009 Roots & Shoots New England Regional Awards, which were announced at our Roots & Shoots New England Regional Summit on November 14!

Roots & Shoots Day at the Roger Williams Park Zoo
12/01/2009

Roots & Shoots members had a great day at the zoo in Providence, R.I. this November!


Roots & Shoots Celebrates its 5th Annual Regional Summit!
11/20/2009

Roots & Shoots members gathered in Boston on November 14, 2009 to celebrate local service and global change during this year's Regional Summit!


Roots & Shoots New England 2009 Mini-Grant Recipients
10/16/2009

Learn about the 12 Roots & Shoots groups from around New England that received mini-grants in 2009 to help make their communities a better place!


Roots & Shoots Celebrates Peace at Jamaica Pond!
09/25/2009

Roots & Shoots New England celebrated peace with over 500 guests at the Day of Peace celebration in Jamaica Plain!


Connecting to Mill Creek
08/24/2009

Check out how the ECO Roots & Shoots Group from Chelsea, Mass. used their Roots & Shoots New England Mini-grant to educate their neighbors about local waterways!


Roots & Shoots Drop of Hope Water Photography Project!
06/10/2009

Participate today in the Roots & Shoots Drop of Hope Water Photography Project to celebrate water, build awareness and create art!


Reduce our Use to Protect the Environment
06/09/2009

Check out one Roots & Shoots group's project to educate, plant trees and kick start recycling at neighboring public schools!


Building Peace at Peace Abbey-Palooza!
06/08/2009

Roots & Shoots celebrates peace throughout the year! Learn how you can get involved with Roots & Shoots activities focused on building peace and community.


A Gift of Fresh Air in Boston!
05/21/2009

Roots & Shoots New England and Costa Farms teamed up this May to improve indoor air quality and the health of Boston residents as part of a grassroots public service campaign called O2 For You: Houseplants with a Purpose.


Roots & Shoots New England Celebrates Earth Day!
04/27/2009

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.


Thank You to the Participants of the World Water Day Celebration!
03/20/2009

Special thanks to all of the groups and organizations that participated in the Roots & Shoots New England World Water Day Celebration and Community Fair!


Donate Online to the Sprouts of Hope Fund!
02/23/2009

The Sprouts of Hope Fund is now online! Find out how you can get further involved in this campaign to raise money for Roots & Shoots groups!


Roots & Shoots World Water Day Celebration!
02/23/2009

Join over 20 regional Roots & Shoots New England groups and organizations on March 21, 2009 for the World Water Day Celebration and Community Fair


R&S Creates Messages of Hope for Congolese Refugees
02/20/2009

Help send artwork and messages of hope to Congolese refugees and Roots & Shoots groups in Lugufu Refugee Camp in Tanzania.


What Peace Means to Me Photography Exhibit
02/20/2009

Join us to celebrate the photography of Roots & Shoots New England members and their messages of peace at the Griffin Museum of Photography!


What's Your Pledge for Peace?
02/06/2009

Roots & Shoots members gathered on September 21, 2008 to join the worldwide Roots & Shoots Day of Peace celebration. Watch their peace pledges online and find out how to get involved next year!


MLK Jr. Day of Service
01/30/2009

January 19 marked the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Learn about how our New England volunteers honored Dr. King and teamed up to work at the Mission Hill School!


Ringing in a Peaceful New Year
01/02/2009

At First Night Boston, Roots & Shoots New England groups spread a message of peace to hundreds of community members.


The Sprouts of Hope Fund Raises Over $3,000!
12/31/2008

With an inspiring start, the newly created Sprouts of Hope Fund supports new Roots & Shoots New England groups from low-income, minority, or previously underserved populations. Learn more about how you can help here.

 


The Children's Right to Vote Committee Inspires Connecticut Youth
12/29/2008

Peaces of the Earth Roots & Shoots group members hold a presidential election for youth of all ages!


 Join the Roots & Shoots New England Youth Corps
10/12/2008

Take action with motivated Roots & Shoots members from across the region through Youth Corps!


 Roots & Shoots New England Mini-grants
10/12/2008

Apply for grants of $250 to $750 to support youth-led service projects in New England!


 Roots & Shoots New England Hosts Summit and Celebrates Peace
09/22/2008

Young people in New England gather to celebrate their local and global connections through a regional youth summit and Roots & Shoots Day of Peace.


 Envirobuddies Set Green Example
08/12/2008
This group at West Yarmouth, Mass., does gardening and fundraising projects for Rebirth the Earth: Trees for Tomorrow.

2008 New England Roots & Shoots World Harmony Mini-Grants
07/22/2008
New England Regional Office award eight mini-grants to fund regional Roots & Shoots projects.

 Boston-area Youth Groups Plant Trees
07/22/2008
Teens in Dorchester, Mass., work together to beautify neighborhoods and protect the environment.

 Update on Helping Quake Victims
06/20/2008
Roots & Shoots-Chengdu works to provide support and hope to earthquake victims in China's Sichuan province.

 Sprouts of Hope Win GoGreen Award!
06/20/2008
The City of Cambridge, Mass., awards the Sprouts of Hope the city's prestigious GoGreen Award.

 Boston Teen Leadership Summit
06/20/2008

New England Teen Leaders gather with Dr. Jane.


 Green Bees Help Local Fish
05/26/2008

Members in Arlington, Mass., help the local herring population and learn about their area waterways.

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