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RESTORATION, PLANTING, PROTECTION – A GREEN HOPE FOR JANE GOODALL

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall has always had a powerful connection to forests. Some of her most profound moments were spent alone in the forests of Gombe, Tanzania during her early studies of wild chimpanzees. She has often felt that the forest is her “cathedral,” and it is the peace of the forest that she carries with […]

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A woman with a grey ponytail and green collared shirt (Jane Goodall) looking through binoculars in a forest setting.

JGI Partners with MediaValet to Preserve & Share Jane’s Legacy

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall has always wanted to share stories about the natural world. As a child, Jane’s dream was to go to Africa, live among wildlife, and write books about her observations. As a scientist, she showed that visual storytelling has the power to transform understanding of our relationship to other animals and the planet […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Jenny the Chimpanzee

April 01, 2026 — JULY’S PROJECT OF THE MONTH IS “JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE,” BOOK FROM WOODSTOCK, NY!   Hello Roots & Shoots fam! Can you believe July’s almost over? This past month, we’ve been so busy celebrating World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, and we can’t believe it’s already over! Of course, just because the day has passed doesn’t mean that we stop celebrating chimpanzees. From their role dispersing seeds […]

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Give a Pant-Hoot: World Chimpanzee Day 2021

April 01, 2026 — Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom…but you may already know that! What you may not know is that they are incredibly unique, dynamic, and that we learn more from them every single day. Every year on July 14th, we celebrate our great ape cousins by honoring all the ways that they […]

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Dr. Jane Goodall Honored as Templeton Prize Laureate for 2021

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, has been a phenomenon in the fields of animal behavioral research, conservation, and activism for decades and now has the great honor of being the Templeton Prize laureate for 2021. The Templeton Prize honors individuals whose exemplary achievements advance Sir […]

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Dr. Goodall’s New Book “Book of Hope” Provides Hope in 2021

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Goodall’s long-awaited next book will be a tribute to what fuels her boundless mission to make the world a better place – her reasons for hope. Celadon Books announced that Dr. Goodall’s “The Book of Hope” will be published on October 19, 2021. The project is a collaboration with Doug Abrams, author of the […]

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Message for Earth Day 2021

April 01, 2026 — This Earth Day, Dr. Goodall shares her reflections on the state of the planet and why we must each make Earth Day every day. Watch and share her message below! Thoughts on Earth Day from the Jane Goodall Institute On this Earth Day, we at JGI are thinking a lot about how precious and beautiful […]

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87 Years of Impact: Jane’s Green Hope

April 01, 2026 — On April 3rd, 2021, we celebrate the 87th birthday of Dr. Jane Goodall, a woman who for over 60 years has inspired and motivated millions of people around the globe to live in greater harmony with nature and to take action on behalf of the planet we share. On this special occasion, we recognize the […]

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Dr. Lilian Pintea Talks Tech & Tools for Community-Driven Conservation

April 01, 2026 — JGI’s community-driven approach has been at the forefront of understanding the needs of local communities to collaborate and empower ownership of conservation for 30 years. Dr. Lilian Pintea, vp of conservation science has been advancing this work through innovations in technology and science, as well as key partnerships with companies like Esri, providing frameworks and […]

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Tchimpounga Story of Hope: Perrine and Zeze

April 01, 2026 — Have you met Perrine and Zeze? One of the most rewarding things about JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary is that rescued, orphaned chimpanzees are given and entirely new life with fellow rescued chimpanzees. These dynamics are truly unique and profoundly inspiring to watch. In Tchimpounga sanctuary, there are two very special little chimpanzees who are providing the […]

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