Youth Action

Acting on Issues You Care About Through Dialogues

April 01, 2026 — The world is full of challenges facing people, other animals, and the environment, but at the same time, there are so many opportunities to grow understanding and action! In order to grow better understanding of the issues you care about, engage in constructive dialogues, and take action, here are some ways to reflect on your own […]

Roots & Shoots USA Group Feature: PAWSitive Kids; Rome, Georgia

April 01, 2026 — In 2016, Chris White at Elm Street Elementary in Rome, Georgia, was looking for a way to implement community service as part of a STEM initiative. Using the Roots & Shoots 4-Step Formula, Chris focused on Step 1 – Get Engaged and noticed that her students had a serious interest in dogs. Using Step 2 […]

Young Change-makers From 12 States Get Recognized by Dr. Jane!

April 01, 2026 — We were so thrilled to recognize our AMAZING change-makers across the country who have done multiple community action projects in the last year! Our members and their community projects blow us away every day, and we were so excited to officially recognize them across our networks, and with exclusive digitally signed certificates plus more fun resources to honor their ideas, passion, and […]

(Stir) Crazy for Community Action Projects That Inspire

April 01, 2026 — We’re so proud of the entire Roots & Shoots community for doing their part to flatten the curve and protect others by staying inside. As quarantine continues, these Roots & Shoots change-makers are responding with hope by stepping up with new and exciting community projects to help those around them, especially in response to struggles related to the pandemic. These projects are a great example of how everyone can make […]

Statement By Roots & Shoots Youth Leaders on Racial Injustice in The U.S.

April 01, 2026 — Written by René LaPointe Jameson, Roots & Shoots Roots & Shoots Youth Council USA Member 2014-2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” We cannot be silent about racial injustice. Roots & Shoots is committed to making […]

Why Racism, Equity, & Justice Are Part of the Conservation Equation

April 01, 2026 — These are unprecedented times. I know these have been some of the most uncomfortable and emotionally taxing weeks for many of us, myself included. There is a heightened collective consciousness that, for me, has been enlightening, and more than anything else – believe it or not – encouraging. There are communities from all walks of life, all […]

Roots & Shoots Grows Network of Change-Makers Across the U.S.

April 01, 2026 — This year, Roots & Shoots has seen amazing growth, engagement, and meaningful change within our program and across the country. In February of 2021, Roots & Shoots will be celebrating its 30th anniversary of empowering young people by giving them the tools, resources and knowledge to be compassionate change-makers in their communities. For nearly 30 years, Roots & Shoots has been making sure young people have the agency and skills […]

Change-Makers Bloom and Take Action From Home

April 01, 2026 — While it isn’t always easy to be positive through such a difficult season of life, for us at Roots & Shoots it’s all about the everyday victories. Today, we are celebrating because spring is here, and as a season of new beginnings and change, so too are our Roots & Shoots change-makers showing what it means to bloom! As quarantine continues, our young Roots & […]

Use the Five R’s to Do a Waste Audit

April 01, 2026 — We’re guessing that you’ve probably heard a lot about the importance of recycling. But the truth is that recycling should be a LAST RESORT. The best and first option should always be to REFUSE. Today we will review the Five R’s in our journey to recycle as little as possible by refusing as much as we can. Sounds weird right? Well sometimes […]

Grow Your Own Veggie Garden From Home

April 01, 2026 — Today you’re going to grow your own vegetable garden. If you don’t have all the supplies, don’t worry! Just aim to do the best you can with the things you have access to. Even sprouting a garlic bulb in a jar (you can cut the green stem that grows from garlic and use them like onions!) […]

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Acting on Issues You Care About Through Dialogues

Roots & Shoots USA Group Feature: PAWSitive Kids; Rome, Georgia

Young Change-makers From 12 States Get Recognized by Dr. Jane!

(Stir) Crazy for Community Action Projects That Inspire

Statement By Roots & Shoots Youth Leaders on Racial Injustice in The U.S.

Why Racism, Equity, & Justice Are Part of the Conservation Equation

Roots & Shoots Grows Network of Change-Makers Across the U.S.

Change-Makers Bloom and Take Action From Home

Use the Five R’s to Do a Waste Audit

Grow Your Own Veggie Garden From Home