Hike for Hope
Let’s walk in Dr. Jane Goodall’s footsteps together: October 1-4, 2026.
Join the Movement
Register for the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope
The Jane Goodall Hike for Hope is an invitation for everyone around the world to honor late scientist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall by committing to spending time outdoors on the anniversary of her passing and the following weekend, this October 1–4.
You can participate by finding a Hike for Hope happening near you, 🔗 organizing your own Hike for Hope, or simply getting outside and enjoying the natural world!
How to Participate
- Find an existing Hike for Hope event below OR
- 🔗 Create your own event and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join you. You can choose the day that works best for you, October 1–4, or do something each day to participate.
- Get outside in a way that is meaningful, comfortable, and accessible for you.
- Share photos of your experience using #HikeForHope and tagging @JaneGoodallInst.
Everyone Is Welcome
Turn Hope Into Action
When you participate in the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope, you’re helping turn inspiration into action by raising awareness for the Jane Goodall Institute’s work to protect wildlife and habitats, engage local communities, inspire young people through Roots & Shoots, and advance conservation solutions that create a better future for all.
As people across the US and around the world come together on the same weekend, we’ll demonstrate a belief that Jane shared throughout her life: every individual can make a difference, and together we can create lasting change.
Find or Create a Hike for Hope Event
If you would like to create your own Hike for Hope event, follow the instructions on our 🔗 Jane Goodall Hike for Hope USA Event Guide, and be sure to follow the 
Jane Goodall Hike for Hope USA Code of Conduct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jane Goodall Hike for Hope is a global, grassroots movement that commemorates the anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing with hikes, walks, and time spent outdoors. Everyone is invited to find or join a Hike for Hope happening in their area, or to 🔗 host their own Hike for Hope, anytime in the window of October 1–4.
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Basecamps will be hosting events in select US cities, and grassroots Hike for Hope events will take place around the world. People are invited to 🔗 organize and host their own events, which can be found on our central Hike for Hope calendar. In keeping with Jane’s philosophy that any individual can make a difference, any individual can participate in a way that is meaningful for them.
The official Hike for Hope weekend takes from the anniversary of Jane's passing on October 1 through that following Sunday, October 4, 2026. You can choose whichever day works best for you, or participate on all days!
If you are unable to hike that weekend, you are welcome to participate on a different day that fits your schedule. Every step still supports Jane's mission, and your impact absolutely counts.
The Jane Goodall Hike for Hope is a global movement hosted by the Jane Goodall Institute’s many offices around the world. In some countries, the event is part of a larger fundraiser, but in the US, participants are encouraged to take part by getting out in nature and sharing their hikes with JGI over social media using the hashtag #HikeForHope and tagging @JaneGoodallInst. Participants are also welcome to donate to JGI, but its not required to participate.
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