Why it’s important?
Collective action can have a more significant impact. By joining forces, we bring tree planting and its importance in combating climate change into the spotlight.
22-10-2025
Welna Estate - The Green Train
The Green Train represents a groundbreaking collaboration between sustainable transport, ecological restoration, and cultural engagement.
The Green Train brings together the Finnish artist Nina Backman’s Silence Project, and the enviroment Project A Million Trees to Finland together with European Sleeper, and a network of environmental partners to create a unique art-driven journey across borders.
A tree planting event will take place on October 22nd, starting at 3 PM, with The Green Train team, the Welna Estate team, and local residents. A number of large trees willl be planted, chosen specifically to suit the landscape by the director of Welna, Bram Opdam.
Partners of The Green Train:
- The Silence Project - https://www.silenceproject.fi
- A Million Trees To Finland - https://miljoonanpuuntalkoot.com
- European sleeper - https://www.europeansleeper.eu
- Thinking Forest Foundation - https://thinkingforestfoundation.org
- ARTPRESS – Ute Weingarten - https://www.artpress-uteweingarten.de/en/home
- Finnish Environment Institute - https://www.syke.fi/en
- Finnland-Institut - https://finnland-institut.de/en
- Finnish Institute Benelux - https://finncult.be
- Mediamatic - https://www.mediamatic.net
- Landgoed Welna - https://landgoedwelna.nl
- Life Terra Foundation - https://www.lifeterra.eu/en
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Event Organiser:
Stichting Life Terra
Join the movement
Ready to take climate action? The European Tree Planting Day is open to anyone who wants to restore the environment and give back to Earth.
Take part in the green revolution!
Who can contribute?
Everyone is welcome! Municipalities, companies, NGOs, and individuals are encouraged to join the initiative, either by registering a planting activity or participating in one.
Can I organise my planting events?
Yes, everyone is welcome to organise their own planting event: organisations, NGOs, municipalities, environmental initiatives or even schools!
Discover how here.
Can I join planting events?
Yes, you can join open events.
Check the list of events here and subscribe to the open ones to participate.
Where are the events taking place?
Events are taking place all across Europe. Each organisation participating can register their planting activity in their country.
Check out our calendar of events to know more.
