Rescued Chimpanzees Find a Forest Home Together, At Last
The time has arrived! For many years, the Jane Goodall Institute in the Republic of Congo has been working toward the transition of many of the chimpanzees from the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center’s original site to our island sanctuary sites. Dr. Rebeca Atencia, the director and head veterinarian of Tchimpounga, other staff and caregivers have […]
Now is the Time to Fight for the Endangered Species Act
Humans are proud and fortunate to share the Earth with such a beautiful diversity of species. In fact, a report by a United Nations expert has called on countries to protect biodiversity in order to protect human rights. However, diversity is dwindling. In just 100 years, the population of wild chimpanzees has dropped from an […]
Jane Goodall’s Prayer for All of the Creatures on Earth
I have spent many years learning about chimpanzees and been amazed at the many similarities between them and us (biologically we differ in the composition of our DNA by only just over one percent). But in one way there is a profound difference because, although chimpanzees are remarkably intelligent, we can hardly compare even the […]
Exclusive ‘Chasing Coral’ Interview with Filmmaker Jeff Orlowski
They may not have the cute faces of animals we typically feel a connection to, but these animals are calling out for our help. The recent film Chasing Coral takes viewers on an underwater journey to demonstrate coral bleaching due to climate change. The reality of the devastation happening to ocean ecosystems is grim, but […]
Go on an Adventure For National Read A Book Day
If you’ve ever had to talk yourself out of curling up in bed and reading your favorite book for the entire day, today is YOUR DAY. There is no better way to express your love of reading on National Read A Book Day. Today, Wednesday, September 6th, is that day — a whole day get […]
August Project of the Month (POTM): The Triple Wing Club’s Actions Take Flight
In 2014, the Obama administration implemented a strategy to promote the health of honeybees and other pollinators with the help of The Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. However, with the changing administration, the situation for pollinators has changed as well. Trump has proposed to cut the budgets for both the USDA and […]
How One Nine-Year-Old Is Speaking Up for National Parks
Nine-year-old Robbie Bond has enjoyed touring national parks and monuments ever since he got his Every Kid in a Park pass in the fourth grade. So, in Roots & Shoots fashion, when he first heard about the 27 national monuments under review by the U.S. government, Robbie knew he had to do something to help […]
Saving the Prairie Dogs One Children’s Book at a Time
The true passion and purpose of Roots & Shoots is ignited when someone utilizes their own unique talents to address an issue they’ve observed in their community. The product of passion for change combined with the arts or music has stunning effects, and author Alan J. Bartels proves in his latest endeavor that writing children’s […]
Wayne Lotter: Remembering a Wildlife Hero & Friend
I was profoundly shocked when I heard that Wayne Lotter, co-founder of PAMS Foundation, and known for his courageous fight against poaching of wildlife, had been shot and killed earlier this week in the Masaki district of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Wayne was a hero of mine, a hero to many, someone who devoted his life to protecting Africa’s […]
Why Dr. Jane Goodall Will Never Give Up On Elephants
Dr. Jane Goodall is famous for her boundless devotion to protecting wildlife and their ecosystems. Though her heart in many ways belongs to the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania, where she first made so many mind expanding discoveries, she is truly a woman of absolute adoration of all living things. Among her favorite animals, and those […]
