In association with UN International Day of Peace. 21st September, 2008 “With the peace doves we remind everyone of the truth that they sometimes forget – that peace is possible. We celebrate everything which is free and noble in the human spirit. And we celebrate all that so many people have done throughout the year […]
Roots & Shoots have recently formed a partnership with the charity Red Balloon. JGI are encouraging Roots & Shoots groups in Liverpool and across the UK to help raise money for the Red Balloon appeal as part of their human community projects. The first Red Balloon Learner Centre was set up in a private home […]
Dear Roots & Shoots members, Welcome to Summer! That has a lovely ring to it doesn’t it? June is my favourite month of the year – the herald of Summer, the longer days, the light mornings and most importantly the beautiful cherry blossom. The last few months have been very rewarding. We enjoyed a visit […]
Show the animals you care and be part of something special. Help make World Animal Day 2008 the Biggest and Best Yet Although it’s only the end of April, now is the time to start thinking about how you’re going to celebrate World Animal Day this year to benefit your organisation. Even if you don’t […]
One hundred youth from six continents and 28 countries were brought together by world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, to attend Jane Goodall’s Global Youth Summit. The first annual event, which took place at Walt Disney World Resort® from April 19-25, mobilized the young leaders to address the critical issues facing the planet. At the […]
One of the friends of Roots & Shoots is organising a tour of the parks and the nature reserves of the north East Adriatic sea, with profits being put towards Roots & Shoots and Reserva Naturale Regionale Foce Dell’Isonzo. Full details available here (pdf file).
January: Get your teacher to register themselves on the website at: https://www.rootsnshoots.org.uk/sign-me-up.php. February: Decide on your activities – People, Animals, Environment. One of your projects must be ongoing. Teachers who have registered can get activity ideas by downloading resources from the web site (you will need a user name and password, so if you haven’t […]
Dear Roots & Shoots Members, Welcome to 2008. I hope that your New Year has got off to a great start. Although many see January and February as dreary months, the best part of it is that the longest night has passed. In a few weeks time the first signs of Spring will start to […]
Do you know of an outstanding young person who has demonstrated skillful leadership in making a difference for people, animals and the environment? If so, send us your nomination for the 2008 Jane Goodall Youth Leadership Award! The Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards honor organizations and individuals who share Dr. Jane’s values, vision and commitment […]
As part of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots programme, schools from across the UK were invited to London yesterday for the first ever Roots & Shoots Awards ceremony. They were honoured to meet Dr Jane Goodall (world famous chimpanzee expert and conservationist) and to present their projects. The event took place at the […]