Youth Power

Community Collaboration in Action: Butterfly Gardens

April 01, 2026 — 11 year old, Iris Rosenhagen, saw a problem in her community and set out to do something about it. In February, Iris founded the Community for Animal Respect and Education (C.A.R.E.), an organization created to educate people about the challenges animals face in today’s world, and inspire them to help. Under Iris’s leadership C.A.R.E. recently […]

The World Becomes What We Teach

April 01, 2026 — Have you ever heard of the term “humane education?” If you have, you’ve likely heard of Zoe Weil. Zoe is an inspirational and influential humane educator. She is the cofounder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, and the author of seven books. Zoe has also spoken at six TEDx events. In addition, she […]

Celebrating National Pollinator Week With Roots & Shoots

April 01, 2026 — How does an organism that can’t move spread out across a continent? Plants have struggled with that dilemma since their evolution. Some let the wind or water carry their pollen and seeds out into the world. Others prefer to get a little help from their animal neighbors. That’s where pollinators come in. Pollinators are a […]

Jane As An Educator

April 01, 2026 — “Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved.” – Dr. Jane Goodall Dr. Jane often reminds us that “the greatest danger to our future is apathy,” and that ensuring a future for all animals and our environment begins with understanding. Much of […]

Standing together to empower women and girls

April 01, 2026 — People are strongest when they stand together. Today the White House begins its two-day United State of Women Summit, which aims to inspire all people, but especially women and girls, to stand together against gender inequality. Focusing on the issue areas of economic empowerment, violence against women, educational opportunity, health and wellness, entrepreneurship and innovation, […]

Meet Miss Monica’s Summit School Roots & Shoots Group

April 01, 2026 — “Miss Monica” Hamilton’s Roots & Shoots group at Summit Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is made up of 14 3rd graders each equipped with an iPad and an eagerness to make good things happen in the community. After participating in the 2015 Roots & Shoots free online course, Monica, who has been teaching for more […]

Less meat, healthier environment?

April 01, 2026 — In January 2016, I decided to stop eating meat. It wasn’t a New Year’s resolution because it wasn’t the same as deciding to eat less sugar or exercise more. This decision felt like a natural change for me. I was becoming tired of ignoring the guilt I felt each time I ate meat. At the […]

Say Hello to the Brand New Roots & Shoots Online Course

April 01, 2026 — We want to see a better world…one where compassionate leaders make decisions that benefit people, other animals, and the environment. Through the Roots & Shoots free online course, we’re providing training and support to educators who share in this vision. Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots has delivered professional development to educators for more than 25 […]

Why I Decided to Make Myself a Bigger Priority

April 01, 2026 — Feeling like you have to save the world can put a lot of weight on your shoulders. These days, people are keenly aware of the problems our world faces, and many of us feel the need to dedicate much of our time and energy on finding solutions to these problems. Of course, this is no […]

Building an Organic School Garden with the Roots & Shoots Formula

April 01, 2026 — Spring has sprung and now it’s time to start planting our gardens. With the help of the Roots & Shoots 4-Step Formula, Sacred Heart Elementary School built and planted a sustainable organic garden. This project is part of the Growing Together campaign for Roots & Shoots 25th anniversary, in which Roots & Shoots members around […]

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Community Collaboration in Action: Butterfly Gardens

The World Becomes What We Teach

Celebrating National Pollinator Week With Roots & Shoots

Jane As An Educator

Standing together to empower women and girls

Meet Miss Monica’s Summit School Roots & Shoots Group

Less meat, healthier environment?

Say Hello to the Brand New Roots & Shoots Online Course

Why I Decided to Make Myself a Bigger Priority

Building an Organic School Garden with the Roots & Shoots Formula