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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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