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Environmental club watches a climate presentation from Park Oct. 9. The club and city plan to work together in the future to better Park’s impact on the environment.

Environmental club blooms into action

Rachel Arkis and Jack Betzer October 15, 2023

After starting out the year strong by planting a pollinator garden, Park’s environmental club is taking further steps to help around the city. On Oct. 9, guest speakers from St. Louis Park’s environmental...

Roots and Shoots President Zoe Frank discusses with the club about future plans. The next meeting will be taking place Oct 22.

Roots and Shoots starts year off strong

Tennam Gyaldatsang October 22, 2019

According to junior Thor Anderson, Roots and Shoots has increased student involvement and awareness.  “I would say there are a lot more people in Roots and Shoots, which is really good because there...

Senior Roots and Shoots member Rachel Mattson speaks in front of the School Board March 25. According to Mattson, people were respectful in response to the presentation.

Roots and Shoots presents to School Board regarding climate action

Marta Hill, Emma Leff, and Noah Orloff March 31, 2019

After Roots and Shoots presented to the School Board regarding the school district’s involvement with the Climate Action Plan, senior Katie Christiansen, who is the club's leader, said she felt optimistic...

The Cub Foods in St. Louis Park pledged to comply with the Climate Action Plan. It is the only company to have signed the pledge as of Feb. 19.

Roots and Shoots brings Climate Action Plan to local businesses

Maggie Klaers February 21, 2019

According to sophomore Roots and Shoots member Zoe Frank, Roots and Shoots has been campaigning the Climate Action Plan to local businesses. “(Since) the passing of the Climate Action Plan — which...

Senior Anna Kasper listens to her fellow club members during the Roots and Shoots meeting Dec. 11. The next meeting will be 8 a.m. Dec. 18.

Club discusses continuance of door knocking initiative

Katie Hardie and Sadie Yarosh December 16, 2018

According to Roots and Shoots member Anna Kasper, the club plans to get more involved with businesses in the next few months, so they can gain support for the Climate Action Plan. “Today we discussed...

Senior Lukas Wrede points to his fellow Roots and Shoots members while the crowd applauds them for their work on the Climate Action Plan at their launch party April 22. The launch featured many speakers including St. Louis Park Mayor Jake Spano, Superintendent Astein Osei, Congressman Keith Ellison and several park high school students as well as students form the St. Louis Park class of 2025.

Climate Action Plan aspires to promote change

Emma Yarger April 22, 2018

As a crowd began to form at the Climate Action Plan launch event, senior Roots and Shoots president Lukas Wrede said he was overwhelmed by the amount of community support the plan was receiving. “It’s...

Members of Roots and Shoots Lukas Wrede and Katie Christenson smile while talking about their plans for the Climate
Action Plan launch party as well as their expectations April 3.

Roots and Shoots promotes Climate Action Plan

Jenna Cook and Emma Yarger April 11, 2018

Roots and Shoots president Lukas Wrede said the club’s Climate Action Plan launch event serves to unite the community in a common vision for the future of the city. “The point of the launch is to...

Senior Lukas Wrede and iMatter director Larry Kraft discussion options for a Climate Action Plan launch party during a Roots & Shoots meeting on Feb. 12.

Roots and Shoots continues to promote sustainability

Avia Kaner-Roth and Isaac Wert February 19, 2018

Following the successful adoption of the Climate Action Plan by St. Louis Park’s City Council, Park’s Roots and Shoots club looks to expand their sustainability campaigns this spring, according to...

Art illustration by Nietzsche Deuel.

Climate Plan creates opportunity for student action toward environmental sustainability

February 14, 2018

On Feb. 5, the St. Louis Park City Council unanimously passed a brand new Climate Action Plan spearheaded by Park’s own Roots and Shoots, iMatter, and the St. Louis Park Environment and Sustainability...

Junior Anna Kasper makes a speech to the City Council urging them to pass the Climate Action Plan. The plan has the hopes of reaching net zero emissions in St. Louis Park by 2040.

City Council adopts Climate Action Plan

Nicole Sanford February 9, 2018

Senior Roots and Shoots club leader Lukas Wrede said the adoption of a Climate Action Plan by City Council Feb. 5 left him feeling eager for an environmentally friendly future. “I expected (the meeting)...

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