Chicago, IL: Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace

Founded in 1991 by Dr. Jane Goodall and a group of Tanzanian students, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program is about young people making positive change happen for communities, for animals and for the environment we all share. With hundreds of thousands of young people in more than 120 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world.

Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace is observed across the globe. The Roots & Shoots Great Lakes Region, recognizing that Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, will be hosting and participating in five Day of Peace celebrations across the city. Events will be held during the week at the Chicago Children’s Museum, Daley Plaza, Garfield Park Conservatory, Rainbow Beach and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. The schedule is as follows:

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier Peace Activities
Thursday, September 16 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

World Peace Flag Ceremony in Daley Plaza
Friday, September 17 from 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Peace Corner at the County Fair at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Family Peace Day Celebration and Dove Parade at Rainbow Beach
Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Peace Activities for the Environment Hosted by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Sunday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m.

Please note that Dr. Goodall will not be present at any of these events.