Archive for December, 2011

As part of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme, schools from across the UK were invited to Regent’s Park, London to take part in a prestigious Awards ceremony in the presence of Dr Jane Goodall.

The event took place at the Zoological Society of London’s headquarters – a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats and where Dr Jane saw her first chimpanzee.

Students prepared creative showcases of their contribution in the area of people, animals and the environment and described to Dr. Goodall and the other participants and guests what they had achieved, why it was important and how they would build on their work for the future preservation of the planet. 

Schools were presented with certificates and trophies …

Read all of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Annual Awards 2011

Dear Roots & Shoots members,

Where has this year gone? I cannot believe how quickly time has passed – and yes it goes with the old age saying Time Flies When You’re Having Fun. And fun we have had, here at Roots & Shoots. From reminding ourselves of the importance of living in Peace with our planet’s inhabitants; to visiting Dolphins in Greece; running the Marathon; producing workshops in Finland and starting a fully focused university programme, not to mention the run up to the December awards – we and our R&S members have been busy.

I will let them tell you all about it. In the meantime, as Christmas is coming, amidst all the mad rush for presents and organising festivities, …

Read all of Newsletter – Autumn 2011

Talbot House Preparatory School in Bournemouth, Dorset joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

You can see where Talbot House Preparatory School is on a map and read about their local environment here.

Wargrave House School in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

You can see where Wargrave House School is on a map and read about their local environment here.

Forel School in Devin, Slovakia joined Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible today.

You can see where Forel School is on a map and read about their local environment here.