You may have heard that chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall died recently. As a young college environmental reporter, I had the chance to meet her once. Here’s a story that I posted in my blog previously and included in my Meander North book. Not only was Goodall a great scientist and advocate for nature, she was a wonderful human being.
Here’s a link to my story: https://mariezwrites.com/2014/09/23/how-i-got-jane-goodall-to-stick-her-head-in-a-potted-palm-tree/.
We’ll miss you, Jane!
Marie's Meanderings 
I admire that woman so much! How wonderful you got to meet her.
Yes, meeting Jane is a memory I cherish. Thanks for your faithful reading, Jennifer!
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I recall reading this in your book. How fortunate you had a chance to meet her! She was a treasure and so kind.
So true. And thank you for reading my book! Did I ever thank you for your kind review on Goodreads? I just noticed it the other day (shows how often I read reviews.) Anyway, thank you!! I appreciate it.
I always found her fascinating. It is wonderful that you had a chance to meet her.
Yes, our meeting was brief, yet memorable.
She was a world treasure, good-humored, and humble.
So true. It sounds like her death was quick and kind, which was very fitting.
What a great experience for a young college student. Maggie
Yes, that interview taught me a lot. Thanks for reading!
Nice! You even gave us the original article to see. Thanks for writing about, remembering, and sharing about Jane Goodall. I see you both as bright lights that help us navigate truth and love.
She will be missed—such a great woman.
Jane Goodall was amazing.
That’s so wonderful that you got to meet her! She figured large when I was younger and taking physical and cultural anthropology classes in college.
Your college classes sound interesting! I would have loved to have met Dian Fossey, too, but never got the chance.
It is really inspiring to come to know about such amazing women. Thanks for sharing this.
I admired her so! How wonderful you were able to meet her!
It was indeed a memorable encounter.