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

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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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Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

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Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.
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We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…
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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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Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…
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Preserving Detroit’s Historic Buildings

As soon as I step out of the beautifully preserved Orchestra Hall in Detroit, Michigan, the facade falls away. The…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: The Home Grown Project

Most of us eat food every day without ever thinking about where it truly comes from. Kids see produce at…

Mindful Mini Challenge: The Invisible Footprint — Clean Up Your Stream

We all know driving cars and using plastic bottles adds to pollution — but few people realize that our screens…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: The Pause Project — Meditation for All Ages

We live in a world that’s always on. Constant notifications, tight schedules, and overstimulation have made stillness feel almost impossible.…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: Refill, Don’t Landfill

Most kids already use reusable water bottles at school — but many adults still buy single-use plastic ones out of…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: Walk It Off

The problem we want to fix is stress and stagnation — in our bodies, our minds, and our communities. We…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: Winter Kindness for Creatures

Winter is hard — especially for the small, winged, and wild ones who share our backyards. When the weather turns…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: Adopt Your Spot

Litter is everywhere — hiding along fences, sidewalks, ditches, and parking lots. We see it, feel annoyed, and keep walking.…
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Mindful Mini Challenge: Visit the Forest Once a Week for the Next Month

Modern life has made kids — and adults — overstimulated, disconnected, and exhausted. We spend our days indoors, glued to…
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