Jane Celebrates Gombe 50 Today
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 11:05am
Today, July 14, 2010, marks the 50th anniversary of the day that Jane first stepped onto the shores of Lake Tanganyika to begin her pioneering chimpanzee research in what is now Gombe National Park. To celebrate this tremendous milestone, Jane is spending the month of July in Africa including time in Gombe, the site of her groundbreaking field study. Jane will enjoy today reflecting and celebrating with local members of Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots.
The photos below just came in from Tanzania and Jane wanted to be sure to share them with you on this special day!
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| Like on her first day in Gombe, Jane arrives on the shores of Lake Tanganyika via boat. Fifty years ago, Jane was accompained by her mother Vanne. In Reason for Hope Jane writes of this journey: "I gazed at the rugged terrain and tried to imagine myself living and working there. I remember wondering how on earth I would manage to find the chimpanzees." |
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| Jane takes a minute to reflect at one of her favorite places on earth, the waterfall in Gombe's Kakombe Valley. |
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| Surrounded by friends, Jane looks out on Lake Tanganyika and admires the sunset. |
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| Jane on the shores of Lake Tanganyika surrounding Gombe. Today, we celebrate the extraordinary living legacy of Gombe and all that Gombe has yet to reveal. |
Photos by Bill Wallauer
Text by John Trybus
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These pictures are lovely and
These pictures are lovely and remind me of my time at Gombe with Jane.
I am reminded daily but especially today as I sat in a meeting at my sons school - the reason that I started a Roots & Shoots group there - because it needs to be done and shared with others so that they will feel inspired to do the same - whatever the good - all the good.
Thank you Jane.
Peace, Michelle Higgins
I am a new visitor to this
I am a new visitor to this site and I am curious to know after 50 years of research of animals in their natural habitat, what new topics do you discuss on the banks with friends during a gorgeous sunset? Is there new information in your field and do we know all that we should about peace for the animals among us? Thank you!
Hello, I'm Jennifer from
Hello,
I'm Jennifer from South Korea.
I'm 10 years old.
I read a book about you. and I visited your site on Intenet.
I'm happy to see your picture.
I celebrate your 50 anniversary in Gombo Park.
I thank that you have taken care of chimpanzees.
Bye.
Jennifer