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ROOTS & SHOOTS PROJECT OF THE MONTH (POTM) : A Peace of Earth

April 01, 2026 — We all have strong reactions to words like war, hunger and destruction. We immediately produce images of tragedy – it comes easily as we have been immersed in violence either personally or through film and television for most if not all of our lives. When we think of the word peace however, it is more […]

#DayoftheGirl: Girl Power Needs An Outlet

April 01, 2026 — In 2011, the UN declared October 11th as the International Day of the Girl Child. Its mission is “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.” It gives us a day to come together and talk about the difficulties […]

Roots & Shoots Project of the Month (POTM) : The Great Pollinator Hunt

April 01, 2026 — Good ideas take little to spread and blossom once they take flight. With a bit of positive pollen, each of us is capable of both learning more about our environment, and transferring that information to others for the benefit of all. At the Kona-Kohala Greenschool in Honaunau and Kapaau, Hawaii, students and educators are idea keepers and […]

Jane’s Traffic Stop: Introducing Roots & Shoots Wildlife Watcher Nathan

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall and JGI know the power of social media can connect far more people much more quickly than any one person could do on their own. This is why social media is Jane’s Fifth Reason For Hope – and why #JanesTrafficStop is going to bring people from across the globe together like never […]

Public Speaking: Tips & Tricks for Presenting with Passion

April 01, 2026 — If you had told me before I walked into my first environmental activism group meeting how much public speaking would be required, I would have likely turned right around. To this day, I deal with an issue that is very common: I get really nervous when I’m speaking in front of a group. When I started […]

How To Implement Sustainable Practices At School

April 01, 2026 — When I was younger, every June I would accompany my mom, a school teacher, to her classroom and help her organize for the upcoming school year. The janitors would also be cleaning and organizing at this time. As they went through desks, trash cans, and lockers, they found tons of unwanted school supplies that were […]

Jane’s Traffic Stop: Introducing Roots & Shoots Youth Wildlife Watcher Mady

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall and JGI know the power of social media can connect far more people much more quickly than any one person could do on their own. This is why social media is Jane’s Fifth Reason For Hope – and why #JanesTrafficStop is going to bring people from across the globe together like never […]

How to Amp Up the Beach Cleanup

April 01, 2026 — Beach cleanups have been close to my heart since I was young. My mom, sister and I, our wet boogie boards and towels trailing behind us, always picked up three pieces of trash on the way to the car to “thank” the beach. As I got older I joined the phenomenon of organized beach cleanups. […]

Social Change? There’s an App for That.

April 01, 2026 — Written by Emily Romano, CCO & Co-Founder of Boomcast The Life Code Having an interest in and a compassion for all living things is something I believe we are born with. We don’t like to see people unhappy, we try to help them. We connect with animals and care for them deeply. There is not […]

How to Be a Better Tourist

April 01, 2026 — Worldwide, tourism accounts for over 9.8% of the global GDP. One in 11 people are employed within the tourism sector. Clearly it plays a crucial part in many local and international economies. Even though tourism is a major part of the economy and allows people to experience different cultures and places, it can often be […]

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ROOTS & SHOOTS PROJECT OF THE MONTH (POTM) : A Peace of Earth

#DayoftheGirl: Girl Power Needs An Outlet

Roots & Shoots Project of the Month (POTM) : The Great Pollinator Hunt

Jane’s Traffic Stop: Introducing Roots & Shoots Wildlife Watcher Nathan

Public Speaking: Tips & Tricks for Presenting with Passion

How To Implement Sustainable Practices At School

Jane’s Traffic Stop: Introducing Roots & Shoots Youth Wildlife Watcher Mady

How to Amp Up the Beach Cleanup

Social Change? There’s an App for That.

How to Be a Better Tourist