Roots & Shoots Project of the Month (POTM) : St. Louis Park Climate Action Plan
When we were young, we would sing “a dream is a wish your heart makes.” Beyond the pixie dust choking that sentiment, there is a core of truth. When we wish for better days and better situations, it is a dream our heart makes. That is the task of the Roots & Shoots youth program, and […]
3 Tasty and Humane Alternatives to Civet Coffee
Would you pay $100 for a cup of coffee? The price alone might be enough to turn people off, but for some, the most expensive coffee in the world holds an exotic allure. It’s called Kopi Luwak, and its origins might surprise you. Also known as civet coffee, this brew is made from the partially […]
Q&A with Wolfgang Netzer: On the Power of Music to Inspire Hope
For composer and musician Wolfgang Netzer, music is an ancient part of the human experience – one which has the power to tell wonderful stories. Jane Goodall recently had the chance to collaborate with Wolfgang to further share her own story through music. Wolfgang previously worked with Jane as a composer for the score of […]
Big Cats Beyond Cecil: Protecting African Leopards
Wildlife Advocates Seek Increased Protections for African Leopards from Trophy Hunters. Leopard print is considered a staple of any wardrobe; tied to early demonstrations of wealth and status, the look of leopard has been sought after and coveted throughout history. The pattern is iconic and adored – but what about the original animal model and owner of the […]
Year One of the Sustainable Development Goals
What kind of world would you like to see in 2030? One without poverty? Or pollution? Or maybe one where everyone has access to a quality education? In September of 2015, the United Nations decided what world they wanted to see, and crafted a bold set of 17 goals to help us achieve that vision. […]
India’s Forest of Hope
If a tree is planted in a forest, does it make a difference? Maybe not, but when 49.3 million trees are planted at once, things begin to change. Earlier this July, 800,000 volunteers from Uttar Pradesh, India, gathered to plant almost 80 different species of tree saplings in just 24 hours. At the end of […]
Making Yards More Nature Friendly
The impact we have on our environment is a lot larger than most of us expect. Roots & Shoots U.S. Roots & Shoots Youth Council USA Member, Yanni Pappas, shares ways that he has made sure that his impact is a positive one by implementing projects around his yard that make it more nature friendly! […]
Through the Binoculars: #TBT 56 YEARS IN GOMBE!
From the eyes of a child, to the eyes of the world Jane Goodall did what might have been considered impossible, by some, for a young girl to accomplish. Jane took her childhood desire to live among and learn from African wildlife, and made it a reality. Beyond that, she turned what was passion, the […]
Inspiration for a New Generation
Dr. Goodall’s story began when she was just a kid. Inspired by the books she read, and driven by her curiosity and determination, Jane was able to achieve her dream of studying animals in Africa. Jane believes that positive change begins with kids. They represent the future of our world, so inspiring them to make […]
A Voting Guide for Minors
As a young person who is highly invested in politics, the discovery that I would miss the cutoff age for the general election by eight months was a hard blow. The blow was especially difficult because I had suffered many before. I sat aside as voting for a plastic bag ban in California commenced, and […]
