cov e r sto ry By Rachel Roberts Roots and shoots and parks Jane Goodall wants to connect kids to the outdoors. And she has a program. J ane Goodall is a woman of contradictions. Although she talks softly, her voice is full of strength. Even though she has travelled the world and seen some of the most amazing places on the planet, a small garden in the Bronx of New York has brought her to tears for its beauty. And though her research that she began 50 years ago focused on chimpanzees in a remote part of Tanzania, she has the global vision to create a youth program that has been successful in more than 120 countries. 28 Parks & Recreation J U LY 2 0 1 0 w w w . N R P A . ORG When you mention Jane Goodall's name, most people stop and say, " Oh, the monkey lady? " Well, yes and no. In July 1960, Goodall began her landmark study of chimps that led to the discovery that they are more similar to humans than anyone had realized. Her research redefined the relationship between chimps and humans. It's also true that she has continued her chimpanzee work in