Dear Roots & Shoots Members, Another year comes to a close. It definitely feels as if time is speeding up, not slowing down. Someone once told me that the older we get, the faster time goes. All the more reason to enjoy the precious moments that we are blessed with! Just a few of our […]
Dear Roots & Shoots Members, Another year comes to a close. It definitely feels as if time is speeding up, not slowing down. Someone once told me that the older we get, the faster time goes. All the more reason to enjoy the precious moments that we are blessed with! Just a few of our […]
Why not consider a special gift for your family and friends this Christmas. One that supports conservation projects and the work of JGI, from books and DVDs to cuddly toys and adopting a chimp https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/merchandise https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/membership If you haven’t sent your Christmas cards out yet, why not get them from https://www.doodleswithmydaughter.co.uk/shop, where a percentage of the […]
When this special chimpanzee arrived at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC) she was named Wounda meaning ‘close to death’ and never was a chimpanzee more aptly named. Only through the amazing skills of resident vet, Rebeca Atencia and Wounda’s determination to get better did she pull through. Wounda grew from strength to strength and […]
When I found out I could actually spend a one on one time Jane Goodall I was shocked but excited. Our journey to Jane started off after a busy day at school, in ACCRINGTON. In the morning we couldn’t rest, as we were so excited to meet Jane. We caught the train from the station […]
At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young […]
It was a busy summer and autumn for Dr Jane! Here is just a window into her hectic UK diary! October Dr Jane opened a state-of-the-art science building at the University of East Anglia (UEA). The four storey facility cost £30m and will be used by staff and students from the Environmental Science, Computing, Biology, […]
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 […]