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5 Big Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

April 01, 2026 — On April 22nd, people all around the world are celebrating Earth Day! Earth Day is a big deal (as it should be!), and it has some interesting origins. The first Earth Day celebration took place 47 years ago in 1970. Launched by Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI), Earth Day was originally a nationwide teach-in, inspired by […]

5 Reasons Youth Are Pumped About the March for Science

April 01, 2026 — On April 22, 2017, science-enthusiasts of all ages will be taking to the streets to celebrate Earth Day by participating in the March For Science. A gathering of passionate change-makers, the March For Science is all about celebrating the awesome impact science has in our everyday lives. Science is our way of examining the world around […]

Connected Classrooms: Using Skype to Reach Students Around The World

April 01, 2026 — From the plains of Tanzania to the mountains of Canada, youth from all corners of the Earth are making a positive change in the world. To date, Roots & Shoots members have reported more than 6,500 service projects for people, animals, and the environment in over 100 different countries. Inspired by Dr. Jane and empowered […]

U.S. Senate Overturns the Ban on “Barbaric Practices” for Wildlife

April 01, 2026 — In 2016, animal-lovers and activists alike cheered when the U.S. Senate voted to ban the hunting of vulnerable species in Alaska, namely hibernating bears and wolves. Dr. Jane applauded these actions taken to ”sanction barbaric practices.” However, last week the U.S. Senate voted to overturn these sanctions, known as the Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and […]

A Guide to Planting Trees

April 01, 2026 — Planting trees is one of the easiest ways to strengthen your relationship with the natural world. From birds to insects, all different types of animals use trees as their homes and as sources of food. Trees also help protect the health of an ecosystem like by preventing erosion since their roots hold the ground together. […]

Read “I Am Jane Goodall” to honor Dr. Jane’s Birthday — #83yearsofJane

April 01, 2026 — I am… a scientist, an explorer, a hockey fan, a dog-lover, a sister, an intern, a student, and a teacher. I am Sam Asper. I am ordinary and I can change the world. Because ordinary people DO change the world. Jane Goodall is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things. From her first venture into […]

200 More Years of Drought, California? Time to Rethink Water Conservation Messages.

April 01, 2026 — “Every drop counts!” “Save our water. Californians don’t waste.” “Brown is the new green… Join us in fighting the drought.” California is one step closer to a 200-year-long mega-drought, and water conservation messaging may be contributing to the problem, instead of acting as a solution. “If carbon emissions continue to increase, NASA projects a dramatic […]

March Project of the Month (POTM): What is a “Man” Without His “Grove?”

April 01, 2026 — Imagine a world with only bleach white coral reefs, no coastal birds, and floods that could take your feet right out from under you. This is a world not so far in the future if the destruction of mangroves escalates any further. Mangroves are some of the most important intertidal habitats that exist. You’ve most […]

“Let’s go surfin’ now, Everybody’s learning how” …To Do It Right by the Environment

April 01, 2026 — If you live near the beach, I bet you love surfing or know someone who does. Or maybe you’ve just heard The Beach Boys’ hit song “Surfin’ Safari” and imagined grabbing a board and hitting the waves. But not so fast! I bet you didn’t know that surfboards have a negative impact on the environment. […]

How Mango Trees Are Improving Lives In Haiti

April 01, 2026 — Haiti is a beautiful country located in the Caribbean Sea. Frequently experiencing natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, Haiti has struggled to rebuild and thrive while facing such destruction. According to Haiti Partners, 50% of children don’t attend school and 59% of citizens live on just US $2 per day. Many groups and organizations are […]

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5 Big Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

5 Reasons Youth Are Pumped About the March for Science

Connected Classrooms: Using Skype to Reach Students Around The World

U.S. Senate Overturns the Ban on “Barbaric Practices” for Wildlife

A Guide to Planting Trees

Read “I Am Jane Goodall” to honor Dr. Jane’s Birthday — #83yearsofJane

200 More Years of Drought, California? Time to Rethink Water Conservation Messages.

March Project of the Month (POTM): What is a “Man” Without His “Grove?”

“Let’s go surfin’ now, Everybody’s learning how” …To Do It Right by the Environment

How Mango Trees Are Improving Lives In Haiti