The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to a room filled with students. Walz and Lutinnent Governor Flanagan addressed climate change and the policies in which they wish to enact throughout their term.

Roots and Shoots drives for more progress in march to Capitol

Katie Hardie and Sadie Yarosh January 13, 2019

According to Roots and Shoots club leader, senior Katie Christiansen, marching to the Capitol acted as another chance to reinforce the need for environmental action for Minnesota. “We met with Gov....

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...

Sophomores Claire Bargman, Zoe Frank and junior Amelia Ryan share about the new recycling program being implemented to the Park staff members. A goal for the climate action plan is to reduce solid waste by 50 percent by 2030.

Roots and Shoots presents school staff with new recycling initiative

Katie Hardie and Sadie Yarosh November 18, 2018

According to Roots and Shoots leader Katie Christiansen, it is important the school is changing its recycling plan because it shows the dedication students at Park have concerning the environment. “It...

Loud and proud: Junior Maddie Lind marches alongside juniors Zoe Younger and Isaac Wahl while holding a sign that reads We Rise. Lind marched Oct. 28 at the Minnesota State Captiol to advocate for a Fossil Free Future. All three are members of Roots and Shoots.

Youth-led march against fossil fuels

Grace Farley and Dani Orloff November 3, 2018

Senior Katie Christiansen said it is up to the new generation to advocate for their futures in relation to global climate change. That's why she helped organize the Our Future, Our Right: March with MN...

Leader of Roots and Shoots Katie Christiansen speaks during their weekly meeting, Oct. 23. She has been partnering with other environmental organizations to work on a petition.

Roots and Shoots members collaborate with local organizations

Katie Hardie October 26, 2018

When Roots and Shoots members senior Katie Christiansen and sophomore Gabe Kaplan found out their petition to the state governor concerning carbon and greenhouse gas emissions was denied, they, along with...

Senior Roots and Shoots president Katie Christiansen works with club members to organize what they plan to do this year.

Roots and Shoots starts year with numbers

Katie Hardie and David Bryant September 14, 2018

With the beginning of St. Louis Park environmental club Roots & Shoots, Senior and leader of the club Katie Christiansen said she was thrilled with the numbers of the first club meeting of the year. “I...

Freshman Zoe Frank and sophomore Maddie Lind discuss environmental activities they can participate in over the summer vacation at the Root and Shoots meeting May 15.

Club plans summer canoe trip

Emma Yarger May 31, 2018

As the Roots and Shoots Boundary Waters canoe trip approaches, senior Adam Recknagel said he thinks about upcoming the adventure every day. According to senior Lukas Wrede, the Boundary Waters is a...

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...

Senior Lukas Wrede leads conversation on organizing the Climate Action Plan Launch Party. The event will take place from 2-5 p.m. on April 22 at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.

Launch Party to happen on Earth Day

Emma Yarger April 19, 2018

According to freshman Roots and Shoots member Zoe Frank, the Climate Action Plan has been in the works for three to four years. She said she feels happy to see their hard work come to fruition. “We...

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...

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