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Summer holiday ideas

With long weeks stretching out over the summer holidays, it’s time to plan some adventures and activities that are fun AND help people, animals and the environment. So get creative, go on a wildlife safari, have an adventure with your friends, read some inspirational books, and have fun! 1. Start a wildlife book club There […]

What causes whale and dolphin strandings?

Whales, dolphins and porpoises are beautiful, mysterious and intelligent animals that populate seas and oceans all around the planet. And sometimes, they get stranded on the shore. This can be tragic, since many die in such strandings, but with the right action if you find a stranded cetacean and act quickly, you might be able […]

The problem with wet wipes

They’re convenient, they’re everywhere, and we use them for lots of different purposes, but wet wipes are a huge problem for our environment. That’s why many countries are considering banning wet wipes that contain plastic. But what exactly is the problem with them? What are wet wipes, and why are they an issue? Wet wipes […]

Conserving the beauty of the night sky

Have you ever been anywhere where the sky is so dark at night you can see hundreds, even thousands, of stars, all twinkling away against the deep black background? Maybe you’ve seen the Milky Way like a strip of glittering points of light stretch across the darkness? In our modern world with floodlit sports fields […]

All about frogs

One of our favourite signs of spring is the appearance of frogspawn. These beautiful little glistening globes are not only a sign that there are frogs living nearby, but also that the environment is healthy enough for them to reproduce and, if all goes well, that there will be more frogs in the future! The […]

Discovering the wildlife along our canals

Did you know that the UK has around 4,700 miles of canals? These man-made waterways were once used to transports goods all over the country, with a criss-crossing network that spanned from North Scotland to the South Coast of England, and from coast-to-coast East to West. And while they aren’t used for now for their […]

The unique habitats that exist in the UK

When you think of rare habitats, rich in wildlife and under threat, do you think of South American rainforests and Australian coral reefs? These are indeed spectacular, precious and irreplaceable habitats, but did you know that the UK has some incredible habitats as well? They may not be as famous, or as photogenic in some […]

New Years resolutions to help you and the planet

The start of a new year is a time of hope and renewal, but it can also come with a lot of pressure. From social media to advertising, there are messages from all sides that are telling us to do more, travel more, buy more, work more, spend more, exercise more…and more and more and […]

Global environmental 2023 dates for your diary

At Roots & Shoots UK, you are part of something big – a global movement of young people dedicated to creating positive change for people, animals and the environment. And if you’re looking to take part in major events, or channel your actions around particular themes or topics, you could choose to get involved in […]

Top tips for a sustainable Christmas

We love Christmas! Cold weather, mince pies, winter walks and lots of time spent with family and friends. It’s a happy season, with presents and decorated trees and lots of tasty food. It can also be a season that produces an awful lot of waste and uses a lot of energy. Happily, there are plenty […]