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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Birchcrest Food Justice

April 01, 2026 — Happy 2022! We hope you all had some time to relax after a busy year, and we’re excited to see all the unique and impactful work you’ll do next! All January long we celebrated Veganuary through our #EATMEATLESS campaign —a chance to learn more about our food systems, and rethink the way we eat and […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Global Goals Pillows

April 01, 2026 — It’s the end of one year, the beginning of another, and many of us are beginning to create our goals for 2022. This can be a lot of fun, especially when you do it with others! New Year’s Resolutions are often personal goals, but goals for larger projects can be just as important! Have you ever […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Food for All Seasons

April 01, 2026 — This season often brings feelings of togetherness and reflection. For many it is a time to think about the past, and look forward with hope and commitment to make a positive impact in the coming year. It is during this time of thankfulness that people sometimes recognize there’s more that they can do for others – that’s the Roots & Shoots way! It is in this spirit that we are […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Sustainable Palm Oil

April 01, 2026 — 🎃 Happy spooky season, changemakers! 🦇 We hope you’re staying safe and that you take the time to enjoy the festivities during what has been a particularly difficult year.  Halloween is a time for fun, a time for playful scares, and of course, a time for eating too much candy! But do you know what’s in your […]

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Standing Together While Apart: Youth Action During the Pandemic

April 01, 2026 — The COVID-19 pandemic challenged each of us in ways that we couldn’t have expected; schools were shut down, programs were canceled, and young people everywhere had to find new ways of standing up together for what they believe in. We are so proud of our Roots & Shoots members for showing their adaptability during these strange times by continuing to […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Words of Kindness for Seniors

April 01, 2026 — Happy Fall! Though we love the season, we know it also means the start of the school year. As so much of our lives have been difficult during the Pandemic, school has been extra tough for so many. Whether you’re a student, an educator, or a parent, we hope your year is off to a […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Recycled Denim!

April 01, 2026 — Happy August! As the summer winds down, we’re sure everyone is preparing for a Fall season of impact, connection, and growth. Whether you’re a young changemaker, a parent, or an educator, know that Roots & Shoots has your back! We’re also here to share some inspiration by showing off some of the most amazing changemakers in our network. These changemakers are always thinking ahead for ways […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Jenny the Chimpanzee

April 01, 2026 — JULY’S PROJECT OF THE MONTH IS “JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE,” BOOK FROM WOODSTOCK, NY!   Hello Roots & Shoots fam! Can you believe July’s almost over? This past month, we’ve been so busy celebrating World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, and we can’t believe it’s already over! Of course, just because the day has passed doesn’t mean that we stop celebrating chimpanzees. From their role dispersing seeds […]

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INSPIRING PROJECT OF THE MONTH: SAVE THE MONARCHS

April 01, 2026 — Happy Summer Roots & Shoots fam! We’re so excited to welcome this new season with open arms as we embrace the warm weather and lean into new opportunities to make change for our communities. We’re so excited to share our June project of the month that makes such a big impact for pollinators! June’s Project of the Month is […]

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Inspiring Project of the Month: Banynan Roots & Shoots Club

April 01, 2026 — Happy Spring/almost Summer Roots & Shoots fam! Spring is such a special time for us here at the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots as we celebrate Jane’s birthday, Earth Month, graduations, and the beginning so many inspiring changes! This month, we’re so excited to celebrate a planet-friendly Roots & Shoots Project of the Month […]

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