Every year in September, Roots & Shoots groups from around the world celebrate Roots & Shoots Peace Day and honour the UN International Day of Peace. Dr. Jane has been a UN Messenger of Peace since 2002 and she inspires us all to live in harmony with nature and each other. Each Roots & Shoots project is […]
This past June, I was lucky enough to once again be part of an inspiring expedition with Robert and Barney Swan. Rob and Barney run expeditions through their foundation, 2041/ClimateForce. The purpose of these expeditions is to make people aware, first-hand, of the issues of climate change as well as caring for the environment in […]
Every year on September 21st, Roots & Shoots groups from around the world celebrate Roots & Shoots Peace Day and honour the UN International Day of Peace. Dr. Jane has been a UN Messenger of Peace since 2002 and she inspires us all to live in harmony with nature and each other. Each Roots & Shoots project […]
I won the Roots & Shoots Most Outstanding Photographic Award and the prize was a trip to the national geographic HQ in London, then a preview of the new Childrens zoo in ZSL. I got to stay at the zoo and see the other animals for the afternoon too. First, in the morning I went […]
Having returned from my week at the global youth leadership meeting at Windsor Castle, I am feeling inspired and motivated to continue my work with Roots & Shoots to help people, animals, and the environment. Windsor 2019 was an amazing gathering where I met 26 youth leaders all across the globe and collaborated on upcoming […]
During the expedition, I learned and participated in many constructive things. Among other things, the following changed my life and worldview immensely: Meditation and yoga practices I performed daily under the guidance of experts in the ship.In addition to the inspiration from other participants, I was gripped so much by the Climate Change sessions. The story and inspiring speeches of […]
Bring colour to your life in 2020! Help our bees and other pollinators. Find out how to grow wildflowers with free Autumn sowing advice for flowers next year. Sign up with our charity partner, Grow Wild UK, and they’ll email you advice. They’ll also post free wildflower seeds to as many people as possible in early […]
Damers First School won the Roots & Shoots Most Outstanding Group Award at the Annual event in March and their prize was a trip to the Ashley Heath RSPCA Animal Centre to learn about how they care for animals. Roots & Shoots is embedded across the school with each class making a pledge to help […]
I am a teacher with 10 years experience, working in a large Junior school in Andover. Thanks to Roots & Shoots and Earthwatch, I was lucky enough to be invited to join an Earthwatch Teach Earth weekend at Wytham Woods in Oxford on 5-7thJuly 2019. Wow, what a fantastic experience! I would really recommend it […]
We have had many bins and caddies donated from SSI Schafer. These have been placed in the catering department, staff room and the canteen. The contents are emptied into the composter daily. The rest of the bins are going around school and year 7,8 and 9will be educated in recycling – both how and why. […]
