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Nebraskan Youth Leading the Charge in Compassionate Crane Conservation

April 01, 2026 — Central Nebraska Roots & Shoots’ project, “Common Ground Program,”  is our March 2018 Roots & Shoots Project of the Month! See more projects we love here. When you live right next to the Platte River and its adjacent prairie ecosystem, you know a thing or two about cranes. For students of Grand Island Public Schools, […]

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Los Angeles 4th-Graders Rally For Raptors

April 01, 2026 — Mr. Reynaga’s 4th-grade class’s Raptor Birds in the City project is our February 2018 Roots & Shoots Project of the Month! See more projects we love here. A falcon soars overhead and dives in between buildings in search of prey on the ground. After spotting something shiny below, the predator swoops in and consumes it heartily. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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