Introducing…Roots & Shoots Communities on Facebook!
Got feelings about all this mention of climate change (or lack thereof) in the news? Want to reach out and support refugees in your community but not sure where to start? Did you spot an endangered species in your yard and NEED TO SHARE the pic? Join the club. No, really…join Roots & Shoots Communities on Facebook. […]
Science, Art & the Heart: Bruce Lawes Paints the Magic of Gombe for Goodall
The images Dr. Jane Goodall brought the world connected (and still do connect, nearly 60 years later) millions of people with the special spirit of the forest, and the wild, wonderful chimpanzees of Gombe. Her scientific discoveries in Gombe shattered our notions around what it means to be human, and more importantly, what it means to […]
Thomas D. Mangelsen Unites with Dr Jane Goodall for his Legacy Release
So often when I visit the wilderness I am spellbound by some glorious scenery. I feel a longing to capture the image so that I can take it away and look at it, again and again. Mother Nature paints with a grandeur that I cannot even begin to imitate. And although I often tried to […]
July Project of the Month (POTM): Boys & Girls Club Using Art to Stamp Out Teen Tobacco Use
The fight against Big Tobacco’s targeting of teens is still in full swing, both in the courtroom and on the streets, but for the first time in years we are starting to see some positive effects. In recent years it has come to the public’s attention that tobacco companies are specifically targeting young people because […]
Chimps Belong in the Wild, Not in the Movies
Young chimpanzees are still being taken from their mothers for the pet and entertainment trade at a troubling rate. These wild animals are also being exploited in the U.S., where they are not naturally found. Recently, a pair of 5-year-old chimpanzees from the Myrtle Beach Safari were taken to a screening of War for the […]
Roots & Shoots is all about YOUth!
Does one person taking on major companies by demanding they use sustainable ingredients sound impossible? It definitely isn’t. How about planting one million trees and thereby becoming a true environmental hero? Totally doable. And what about saving your favorite animal from extinction by raising awareness with flair, just like Dr. Jane Goodall? Not only can you […]
Compassionate Leaders You Should Get to Know: Bradley Ferguson
While fireworks and backyard barbecues were staples of most of our 4th of July celebrations, it is important to remember that the day signifies a victory that was won by our dedicated military, and they deserve to be commemorated for their service. Youth Leader Bradley Ferguson does this not only on the 4th of July, […]
Twelve-Year-Old Singing for Her Hero, Dr. Jane
The enthusiasm and creativity of young people holds a special place in Dr. Jane’s heart. As one of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots National Youth Leaders, I would love to share the story of a twelve-year old singer who stole all of our hearts. Meet Ava Willis. She wrote a song about Dr. Jane […]
UDPATE: Dr. Jane Goodall & JGI’s Forest “Engineer” in Uganda
Last year, we shared a story about an incredible person named Keith Bitamazire. At the age of 24, Keith Bitamazire had an experience in Kenya that inspired him to do something about saving forests. He hated the country’s climate because it was very hot and believed it was as a result of not having enough trees. He […]
Stop the Show: Mambou’s Story
Photos and videos of young chimpanzees living at our sanctuary receive so much love and adoration. Not many things are as cute as a group of healthy chimpanzees playing, hugging, and exploring their world. But these photos and videos we share only show one side of what Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center does for rescued chimpanzees. When […]
