The Jane Goodall Institute invites people to celebrate icon Dr. Jane Goodall and keep her legacy alive through local action.
The Jane Goodall Institute’s global network of chapters announced today that they will be honouring Dr. Jane Goodall with Jane Goodall Day, on what would have been her 92nd birthday. This annual commemorative day will take place every April 3rd, to celebrate the global icon in true “Jane fashion”: by resolutely continuing her tradition of turning hope into tangible action.
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, inspired millions of people throughout her remarkable lifetime. People of all ages flocked to her message of hope — a message that resonates more than ever as climate change and biodiversity issues intensify. Her enduring relevance and influence has only grown since her passing on October 1st, 2025, with a far-reaching outpouring of support from around the globe.
On Jane Goodall Day, individuals of all ages are encouraged to mark the day by taking action locally. This initiative is in keeping with the ethos of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, a youth program which inspires people to take on projects that benefit people, other animals, and their shared environment. On Jane Goodall Day, people can plant a tree, participate in community clean-ups, donate to a cause, choose plant-based meals, advocate for animal welfare, and share what Dr. Jane Goodall meant to them using #JaneGoodallDay on social media. Participants can take action in a way that matters to them, and these individual actions will inspire others to make their own impact and find hope.
Jane’s legacy being celebrated annually on April 3rd:
● Her landmark research changed how we understand animals and people, and her conservation activism inspired millions to make a positive difference in their communities and on behalf of our shared planet. Dr. Jane’s spirit of compassion lives on through her namesake conservation organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, whose 30 global offices are spearheading Jane Goodall Day.
● Jane surrounded herself with some of the world’s most respected scientists, conservationists, educators, and community leaders, and she entrusted this work to experienced leaders and supporters who continue to guide it forward today through impact-focused programs.
● Her belief in the power of young people galvanized hundreds of thousands of youth annually through Roots & Shoots — a global movement that is active in over 72 countries, reaching more than 12 million people in 2025 alone.
On April 3, people inspired by Jane can demonstrate once again that her legacy of helping animals, people,
and the environment lives on not through memory alone, but through meaningful action.
As Dr. Jane Goodall said so wisely: “Every single one of us has a role to play, and every single one of us can make a difference.” Let’s show her that her legacy continues through us all 💚
Would you like to join JGI for our inaugural Jane Goodall Day?
Here’s your April 3rd checklist:
Pick an action that is meaningful to you, and that benefits either people, animals, or the environment
Share your experience — and what Jane means to you — with the hashtag #JaneGoodallDay to inspire others to take action, or upload your activity on the Tapestry of Hope
Consider donating to the Jane Goodall Institute to ensure Jane’s legacy continues for decades to come.
: Katherine Holland, Eric Guzzetta, Mary Lewis
