By Pepper Parr
October 1st, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
September 17th, 2012 was a boffo week for the BurlingtonGreen crowd.
Dr. Jane Goodall was in Canada and the BG’s were thrilled to have her first event presentation taking place right here in Burlington.
Jane Goodall
Goodall shared fascinating stories from the field, her reflections on global conservation and hope for the future of the planet to both a daytime audience of 700 Halton youth attending our annual “Imprints” Youth event followed by a sold out evening event also taking place at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
Dr Goodall passed away at the age of 91.
The students hung on every word she said when she spoke. During a short interview after her presentation, I was asked by her media assistant to wait a few minutes: “Dr. Goodall wants to refresh herself”. The aid took a medium-sized flask from her purse and slipped into the room Dr. Goodall was relaxing in.
She was a charm to interview; the world is a lesser place with her passing.
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Dr Goodall most recently visited Burlington on October 12 2023 when — “RBG is proud to announce that on October 11, 2023, we will be hosting world-renowned environmentalist, United Nations Messenger of Peace, …Dr Jane Goodall.
( I tried to get a ticket but demand exceeded supply )