at the Museu do Meio Ambiente (museum of the environment)  celebrations with music and artistic activities are held - educational and recreational attractions mix with talks and workshops.

Topics such as trimming trees correctly and the impact of certain plants on the water flow of an area, are discussed and spread in the communities who take part in these free events.

other events include concerts, parades, presentations, and gatherings in lapa and santa teresa - on this day students promote awareness by planting flowers around rio and  on this day the united nations' billion tree campaign receives much attention in the local media.