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Peace Day: Sept 21, 2008
Peace Day 2007 was a huge success! Check out the 2007 Roots & Shoots Day of Peace Book – available free online – and get inspired for this year's celebration. Read more.
Jane Goodall's Visit to Canada
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is preparing for Dr. Jane Goodall's visit to Canada in the fall. Two events are in the works, click here for more details.
Free Upcoming Environmental Events Across Canada
There are plenty of fun and free events going on across Canada this summer! We have highlighted just a few upcoming events that you can get involved in, but there are plenty more taking place in the coming months. Read local newspapers and get involved with local environmental organizations to keep up to date with what's happening in your community.
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Youth Leadership Initiative – Call for Volunteers
If you're between the ages of 16 and 29 and want to have your voice heard, the Roots & Shoots Canada Youth Council may be for you! We are currently seeking twelve enthusiastic young people to provide leadership and direction to the Roots & Shoots program. Read more.
Train the Trainers Program – Call for Volunteers
Roots & Shoots members, teachers, and parents – are you looking to become more involved and help champion the Roots & Shoots program in your community? Then you will be interested this new and exciting initiative – The Roots & Shoots Train the Trainers program! Read more.
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Join the Roots & Shoots Pen-Pal Program
Roots & Shoots is stepping up its Partnerships in Understanding (PIU) program! PIU pairs Roots & Shoots groups in different cities, countries or continents to team up to tackle a common issue and share insights. Read more.
The Connected Planet: Looking at Biodiversity Resources
The Connected Planet: Looking at Biodiversity
Environment Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service-Ontario has just released The Connected Planet: Looking at Biodiversity, a free bilingual educational resource designed for youth and educators learning about conservation and biodiversity. Read more.
Endangered Species Memory Game Now Available at JGI Online Store!
This fun, original and informative game is a terrific way to inspire children to learn more about our environment and how their actions can make a difference.
Tips on eating local and organic in your city
Eat local, organic, and seasonal food – it's good for the environment and good for your health! By making responsible food choices, you are helping to restore the link between farms and cities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting our soil and water, saving energy, keeping dangerous chemicals off your plate, and so much more! Click here to find helpful tips on how to eat local and organic in your city.

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