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Set in Scenic Point Fermin Park event to culminate in a message of hope from U.N. Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall
On Sept. 21 in celebration of International Day of Peace and her 90th birthday year, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. Messenger of Peace, will headline an inspiring community event at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, California.
The event, hosted by Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, a youth-action program from the Jane Goodall Institute, is an embodiment of Dr. Goodall’s steadfast belief in the possibility of peace and the power of young people to make a positive difference in their communities.
The celebration, which is also in partnership with Rotary District 5280, will be a day filled with live music, inspirational messages and messengers, like-minded environmental groups, arts and crafts activities, pet adoptions, and so much more.
Erin McCombs is the LA-based coordinator for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. Erin told Random Lengths News what guests can expect at the Peace Day event; plus she shared information on Roots & Shoots.
“We are so excited about Day of Peace!” said Erin by email. “Guests will spend the day listening to live music, enjoying food trucks, and meeting local environmental organizations. There will be a parade of 90 giant peace dove puppets, which are made from recycled materials and represent Jane’s favorite symbol of hope, followed by a special appearance from Dr. Jane Goodall. This free community event will be a unique way to learn, connect and take action for sustainability.”
What is Roots & Shoots working on now?
Roots & Shoots is a youth action program of the Jane Goodall Institute that empowers youth to develop service projects within their community. These projects benefit people, the environment, or animals. There are so many Roots & Shoots groups doing important work within Los Angeles. These projects range from improving sustainability on local campuses to enriching the lives of shelter animals. Join us on Day of Peace to learn more about these projects, and meet the changemakers behind them.
Erin noted the Roots & Shoots Los Angeles Basecamp launched last year to support Roots & Shoots’ significant presence in Los Angeles with a dedicated Roots & Shoots coordinator, volunteer support, and more resources. This basecamp allows Roots & Shoots members in the area to form a community and amplify their impacts. In 2024,12 Roots & Shoots grants were awarded within the Los Angeles Basecamp.
Erin elaborated on how Dr. Jane Goodall envisions making peace happen today.
“Dr. Jane Goodall believes that we can, each and every one of us, do our best to show kindness to and respect for the people, animals, and nature around us. The vision behind her youth-action program, Roots & Shoots, is that every individual can make a difference and that our small actions add up to make a big impact. Roots & Shoots encourages and supports service projects that promote peace, projects such as clearing trash from waterways, planting trees, or addressing food insecurity.”
Dr. Goodall has built a lifetime of advocacy since she first began her groundbreaking research of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania at just 26 years old. The prolific ethologist founded her global organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, in 1977, which advances her science-based, community-led approach to conservation. Through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, she inspires young people of all ages in nearly 70 countries to create positive change in their communities. She was named a U.N. Messenger of Peace in 2002 in recognition of her tireless work for the natural world and all that inhabit it.
“Jane always reminds us to not get discouraged, and to instead focus on what can be done, what will be done, and what must be done to make the world a better place,” says Mary Ford, Senior Director of Roots & Shoots USA. “She believes that young people are a reason for hope for our planet — which is why we are dedicating this Peace Day to celebrating and cultivating the Roots & Shoots community and their ability to make a positive difference, just like Jane.”
The event begins at 10 a.m. with live music, community activations, and exhibits from Roots & Shoots groups, Rotary Clubs, Rotary Interact Clubs, and local sustainable businesses. The peace dove parade, which will include 90 dove puppets crafted from recycled materials, begins at 1:30 p.m. The Peace Day celebration will end with a talk from Jane, to share her message of hope, at 2:30 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m..
This live event is part of a global tour in celebration of Dr. Goodall’s 90th birthday on April 3, 2024. The trailblazing conservationist has spent the year spreading her message of hope through action through several events in the United States and across multiple continents.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 21
Cost: Free
Details: www.rootsandshoots.org
Venue: Point Fermin Park, 807 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro
Learn more at: janegoodall.org and shoots.org. Follow @JaneGoodallInst and
@RootsAndShoots.
About the Jane Goodall Institute
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global, community-led conservation organization founded in 1977 that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall in 25 chapters around the world. We aim to understand and protect chimpanzees, other apes and their habitats, and empower people to be compassionate citizens in order to inspire conservation of the natural world we all share. JGI uses research, community-led conservation, best-in-class animal welfare standards, and the innovative use of science and technology to inspire hope and transform it into action for the common good. Through our Roots & Shoots program for young people of all ages, now active in over 65 countries around the world, JGI is creating a movement of compassionate people who will help to create a better world for people, other animals, and our shared environment.
