Meryem Abdurrahım Gızer attended an Earth Day event at a primary school in Adana, Turkey from March 28th to April 1st, 2011. During the event, she observed classrooms, participated in a group presentation on keeping the planet green, went on a trip to Antakiya where she visited historical sites, and had meetings with the mayor and non-governmental organizations to discuss environmental issues. The event concluded with a farewell dinner before Meryem's departure on April 1st.