Roots & Shoots Formula

Explore The Roots & Shoots Change Project Journey

Step 1: Engage
Be inspired by stories from changemakers, making real impacts for animals, people and the environment.

Step 2: Understand
Use community mapping to explore and understand your community and to identify areas to make a difference.

Step 3: Take Action
Select a project to undertake and start planning to establish goals, assign tasks and take action to achieve them.

Step 4: Celebrate
Wrap up by celebrating teams’ successes and the difference made in the community for all.
Toolkit for Educators

The JGI New Zealand educator toolkit will guide you through the four steps of the Roots & Shoots programme and more.
Toolkit for Participants

As a future community leader, we have all the info you need to get you started on an awesome project that will make a difference where you live.
Community Mapping Guide

The Community Mapping Guide will show you how to explore your neighbourhood, identifying the location, needs and relationships among the plants, animals and people living there.
Amazing Projects

Look no further for inspiration. Here are just a few outstanding projects from our Roots & Shoots groups.
Project Registration

Roots & Shoots individuals and groups need to register their action projects with JGINZ.
More Information & Support
If you are looking to start a Roots & Shoots project in your community or school or organisation contact us for inspiration and support!