Youth Action

He Speaks for the Trees, for the Trees have no Tongues

April 01, 2026 — Meet the young leaders of Roots & Shoots and learn how they’ve grown through the program! Click here for more profiles like this. YANNI PAPPAS, 18 Hometown: Plymouth, Massachusetts Studies: Northeastern University, Environmental Science major Involvement with Roots & Shoots: 7 years total, 4 years on the U.S. Roots & Shoots Youth Council USA (RSYC) Fun […]

Here’s What 10 Years with Roots & Shoots Looks Like

April 01, 2026 — For Lauren Gibson, the journey into environmental activism began almost ten years ago when, in the seventh grade, she started up a Roots & Shoots club. Lauren, recently listed on the North American Association for Environmental Education’s 30 Under 30, is an emerging leader in the world of conservation and environmental advocacy. Since starting a […]

One Girl’s Mission for Monarch Policy Metamorphosis

April 01, 2026 — 12-year-old Genevieve’s mission for monarchs is our January 2018 Roots & Shoots Project of the Month! See more projects we love here. While lots of people begin engaging with environmental activism at a young age, 12-year-old Genevieve Leroux has already made a name for herself as a public policy influencer on a national scale. Genevieve’s […]

The “Jane Effect” Sparks Change and Hope in Greece

April 01, 2026 — We often hear about the “Jane Effect”, which everyone experiences differently. For me, the “Jane Effect” is the emotions that one experiences after listening to Dr. Jane Goodall speak. One can walk into an auditorium not knowing what to expect, and then leave the auditorium feeling hopeful and empowered; feeling like they CAN make a […]

COMPASSIONATE YOUNG LEADERS YOU SHOULD GET TO KNOW: ANNA SCHILLING

April 01, 2026 — When you’re in high school, a lot can seem out of reach, but not if you’re Anna Schilling. Anna recently organized a fundraiser for the Jane Goodall Institute by hosting a 3K Fun Run and selling event T-shirts — she raised $1000! Within her first two years as a member Roots & Shoots, Anna has […]

Roots & Shoots’ incredible impact in 2017

April 01, 2026 — This year has been bright indeed. For even in the face of overwhelming obstacles, the hopeful compassion of the next generation of leaders (that’s YOU) means we’ll soon arrive at a future in which individuals make choices that lead us toward a better world — for people, other animals, and the environment. We have seen youth engineer scientific […]

Roots & Shoots Holiday Give Guide

April 01, 2026 — This holiday season, will you join us and the many Roots & Shoots groups around the world who are giving back to their communities? Even during this busy time of year, Roots & Shooters are working overtime to meet their communities’ needs by spreading compassion during the season of giving. Here’s your Roots & Shoots Holiday […]

Giving Back to the Planet this Holiday

April 01, 2026 — Tis the season of giving! As Roots & Shootsers, we are well aware of all of the gifts the planet gives us; like food, water, and fresh air. One of the most important things the Earth does for us is soak up harmful levels of carbon dioxide. Humans emit 2.4 million pounds of carbon dioxide every […]

December Project of the Month (POTM): The Game Changers

April 01, 2026 — Imagine if families sat down at the table together once a week to play their favorite board games. Picture it…you take on the task of reading the rules, the adults in the room reminisce about their favorite game pieces as kids, and maybe your siblings struggle over who gets the honor (or burden) of being […]

November Project of the Month (POTM): Clean Air Teens

April 01, 2026 — The hazy layer of smog that hangs over many big cities signals a significant environmental problem: air pollution. The ALC AP Environmental Studies (APES) Class, a Roots & Shoots group in Downey, CA, decided to look for air pollution in a place that’s often overlooked…their classroom. Through their project “Indoor Class Air Pollution,” the high-schoolers […]

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He Speaks for the Trees, for the Trees have no Tongues

Here’s What 10 Years with Roots & Shoots Looks Like

One Girl’s Mission for Monarch Policy Metamorphosis

The “Jane Effect” Sparks Change and Hope in Greece

COMPASSIONATE YOUNG LEADERS YOU SHOULD GET TO KNOW: ANNA SCHILLING

Roots & Shoots’ incredible impact in 2017

Roots & Shoots Holiday Give Guide

Giving Back to the Planet this Holiday

December Project of the Month (POTM): The Game Changers

November Project of the Month (POTM): Clean Air Teens