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 […]
Jane Goodall is excited. “Have you heard?” she says, as we eat lunch in the restaurant at Compton Acres in Poole. “We’ve been shortlisted for an Oscar!” She is referring to the film about her life, Jane’s Journey, which had its UK premiere at Bournemouth University. The scientist, conservationist and UN International Messenger of Peace, […]
I had been asked to go to Greece and be a ‘scientific research volunteer’ working with the Earthwatch Institute and Tethys Research Institute in the Amvrakikos gulf in Greece. I was so excited and a little nervous. There were 5 volunteers from all over the world. There was Kimberley, originally from Canada but now lives […]
Local youth came together on 26th September to celebrate Peace in London London UK— Following the lead of their hero—renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE—young people from across the UK came together in London for a Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Day of Peace event on 26th September from 11:00am to 3.30pm at Main Entrance City […]
We are delighted to announce that Quest Overseas is sponsoring our prestigious Award for Individual Endeavour. Quest Overseas will give the nominated winner a fully funded place on any one of their 4-6 week summer project teams giving them the opportunity to experience a different culture in either South America or Africa. Full details available […]
Monday 26th September, London 11.00am – 11.15am Main Entrance City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, More London London SE1 2AA Dear Roots & Shoots members, “One day, there will be so many people marching with Giant Peace Dove Puppets that you’ll be able to see a ring of white, circling the Earth, from outer space via […]
“Something Understood” with Mark Tully Dear Roots & Shoots members, Mark Tully from BBC4 Radio has interviewed Dr. Jane Goodall about her relationship with animals. To hear the full interview please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b012zzzw/Something_Understood_Animals/ The Roots & Shoots Team
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots in partnership with ASDAN Education We are delighted to introduce our partnership with the national awarding body and educational charity ASDAN Education, whose aim is to nurture and accredit personal skills development in young people. ASDAN’s programmes and qualifications are used in thousands of schools all over the UK and […]
Exciting news for our dedicated readers!! Roots & Shoots and National Geographic have teamed up to offer Roots & Shoots members 40% discount off all National Geographic Kids Books. As our members, you can receive a 40% discount on their top selected titles. From Little Kids Big Book of Animals and Weird But True to […]
Dear Roots & Shoots Members, Things have been moving so fast at Roots & Shoots. We now stand at 1285 schools – the last time I was writing this we had not yet reached our first 1000! We have also managed to raise almost 15,000 for the programme thanks to a donation from the Belgian […]