Join the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) for a hands-on session where families can learn how trees help fight climate change, and what we can do to protect them.

You’ll discover more about one of the world’s biggest climate experiments and meet our “time-travelling” trees! Then get creative and grow your own ‘solution tree’ to share your ideas for a greener future. Your tree will join our digital woodland as part of a growing global message following COP30 in Brazil.

Perfect for families, students, and adults interested in solutions to the climate crisis.

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About Celebrate Amazonia

Celebrate Amazonia marks the culmination of our flagship Engage Amazonia programme, bringing together its three pillars — Immerse, Connect, and Celebrate. This special week highlights our shared responsibility for the planet, Brazil’s vital role in addressing climate change, and UBBI’s research and engagement with pressing global challenges. It also celebrates the impact, growth, and meaningful achievements that have emerged from our partnerships and programmes, and honours the Brazilian community in the Midlands.

As part of Engage Amazonia, the Carnival programme brings a dynamic cultural dimension to our work, creating inclusive opportunities for staff, students, and the wider public to connect, learn, and celebrate together. Expect samba, batucada, capoeira, dance, Brazilian food, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate new friendships and collaborations.