Famed chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall to headline environmental action event in St. Pete

Jane Goodall, a scientist renowned for her groundbreaking research of chimpanzees, will headline a weekend of environmental action as part of her “Roots & Shoots” youth empowerment program.

An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall will be held at Tropicana Field on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., where she will discuss her lifetime of conservation work as part of ongoing efforts through the Jane Goodall Institute to inspire young people to foster positive change in their communities.

Her talk is part of a weekend of events, including a Youth Environment Summit, also at Tropicana Field. Tickets and information are available online.

– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics, The Tampa Bay 100