After four long years, our in-person Awards finally returned! On Friday, 3rd March young people from Roots & Shoots groups across the UK gathered at the Barbican Centre in London to celebrate the 2023 Roots & Shoots UK Awards. The awards ceremony highlights the achievements of groups and individuals who have done amazing things to […]
Dear Members, As we rapidly approach the end of yet another year, I am reminded about my last welcome note on the celebration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee. Sadly, only a few months later, we lost our remarkable Queen. An individual who truly represented a timeless figure for our Nation and who, in an impossible way, we all hoped would live forever. Now, […]
Our youth provides hope for the future! Is there still hope for our planet given all the challenges we are faced with? Yes! Where do we find this Hope? In the youth of today! How far we have come.. Today, in the UK, Roots & Shoots has become a mission, not just a programme, but a […]
Calling all Roots & Shoots members and groups! It’s November, which means it’s time for No Waste November – a really simple way to make a difference, reduce waste, and encourage and empower others to make a change too. No Waste November is all about making simple every day changes that reduce or eliminate waste. […]
Roots & Shoots is delighted to announce that we’ve just added two brand new resources to our amazing collection. As with the other resources, these are free to download and use, and have been designed for educators and group leaders to help young people explore, discover and discuss elements of our environment, the challenges our […]
SOLD OUT! Join us for ‘An Evening of Hope with Dr Jane Goodall DBE’, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace on November 30th 2022 at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society in London. This very special event will feature a keynote talk by Dr Jane Goodall, DBE and updates on the work of […]
We were delighted to collaborate with the Hanson Box team 2021 Hanson Box to bring you the chance to win some amazing prizes in The Great British Sunflower Competition. We’ve received many entries and so many beautiful and spectacular photos. It was hard to choose, but here are the winners: *1st Place (£200 Amazon vouchers) […]
The amount of energy we use can have a big impact on the environment, and also on our household bills. But there are plenty of ways to make little savings that don’t impact day to day life but can help reduce our energy consumption, which is good for the planet and the pocket! 1. Conduct […]
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 […]
Dear Members, How quickly the Summer has come around. It’s hard to believe that we are already half-way through the year. After two years of the Pandemic, I have to admit going back to ‘normal’ has been a bit unsettling, and a sharp reminder of the hectic lives that we all live. Given that we […]