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Western Conencticut 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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