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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

For Youth

You have the power to build a better world today! Get started making a difference in the ways that matter most to you in your community.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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For Youth Members

You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

For Educators

Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.
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For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…
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A global community. Support. Quality curriculum. Professional development. And SO much more. Roots & Shoots provides educators with real tools…

Our Model

The Roots & Shoots Model focuses on best-practices in Service Learning to grow compassion and action in young changemakers. Together, we're growing a movement.
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Compassionate Traits

Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…
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4-Step Formula

Get Inspired, Observe, Take Action and Celebrate: Easy as 1,2,3,4! Roots & Shoots is about making positive change happen for…

Projects

Anyone, anywhere can make a difference for people, other animals, and the planet we share. Get started by exploring and creating your own community project!
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Looking for a way to take action right away? If you’re not quite ready or sure how to plan and…

Groups

Every individual makes a difference - and together we can change the world! Find a group near you or start your own to amplify your impact.
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Roots and Shoots of Boulder, Colorado

This group is dedicated to fulfilling the goals of the Jane Goodall institute, and working within the community to fight…
2 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 1 month ago

Flight of Gold

We gather friends together to restore habitat and build support for endangered birds.
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 1 month ago

Great Valley Nature Explorers

This is a new Roots & Shoots Group for California’s Central Valley youth of all ages that is co-sponsored by…
10 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 2 months ago

NDS Green Team

Green Team is Notre Dame de Sion’s environmental club! We work to bring sustainability, environmental consciousness, and education to our…
1 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 2 months ago

Metrowest MA prek-1 st grade roots and shoots club

We are the youngest of the Meyrowest Massachusetts Roots and Shoots Clubs and are just forming in late June 2025.…
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 4 months ago

Miles ELC Roots & Shoots

In Roots & Shoots, we are trying to help the Earth. We are trying to help other people understand why…
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 4 months ago

Creature Comfort

In this group, we will find ways throughout the community to help wildlife.
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 4 months ago

Ocean Heroes: Protecting Marine Life from Pollution and Domoic Acid

Group Project Description: Our group is made up of young Ocean Heroes who are passionate about protecting marine life and…
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 4 months ago

Pollinator Power

Located in northwest lower Michigan, we strive to create an oasis for pollinators through planting trees and flowers.
1 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 4 months ago

Land of the Butterflies

A Butterfly Garden – Supporting Native Monarch Butterfly Habitat on a Native American Reservation historically known as “Land of the…
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 4 months ago

Country Day Roots and Shoots: Act Compassionately

We are a group of 2nd graders from Sacramento Country Day School in California. Our goal is to engage in…
6 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 5 months ago

Friends of Cats

Hi! I’m Annie Fetterolf, and I’m a12 yr old girl with a passion for animals. In this group, we are…
5 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 5 months ago

Team Effort

Saving habitats for animals
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 5 months ago

Preserving PNW

We are a group of like-minded youth and adult advisors who work hard to spread Jane Goodall’s message of hope,…
8 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 5 months ago

Friends of Endangered Species

This group creates educational tools and resources about endangered animals.
35 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 5 months ago

TRASH to TREASURE

We are ANS students who have set out to raise environmental and social awareness in our educational community. Transforming trash…
2 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 5 months ago

Earth Conservation Corps

The Earth Conservation Corps empowers young adults through environmental service, education, and leadership. Based in Washington, D.C., we work to…
1 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 6 months ago

Planet Power Girls

Hi, my name is Genesis and I’m 9 years old. I am homeschooled and I’m very passionate about climate change…
1 members | Public Group
active 1 year, 6 months ago

Let’s Go Compost

Let’s Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing K-12 public schools in the U.S. with educational resources to…
4 members | Private Group
active 1 year, 6 months ago

Roots & Shoots – The Charter School of Wilmington

We are a school-based group from The Charter School of Wilmington. We are excited to work together and complete projects…
7 members | Public Group
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