Gisele Bundchen reveals she’s planting 40,000 trees in honor of her 40th birthday

She turns the big 4-0 on Monday. 

And instead of throwing a big social distancing party or celebration, Gisele Bundchen has decided to rather give back to the community. 

The 39-year-old took to social media on Saturday to reveal she was planting 40,000 trees – a special gift for Mother Earth. 

Giving back: Gisele Bundchen took to social media on Saturday to share she was planting 40,000 trees in honor of her 40th birthday on Monday

‘As some of you know, my birthday is coming up on July 20th. And it’s not just any birthday! I can’t believe I am turning 40!’ she began. 

‘I feel like a whole new chapter of my life is starting, and I wanted to celebrate it in a meaningful way, so I decided to plant 40,000 trees.’

She continued: ‘I have been planting trees for different projects for years, as I feel that this is the best way I know to give back to Mother Earth. 

Family: Gisele was joined by her husband, Tom Brady, and kids, Benjamin, 10, and Vivian, seven

Family: Gisele was joined by her husband, Tom Brady, and kids, Benjamin, 10, and Vivian, seven 

Change of plans: Gisele went on to explain that her original plans of going to Brazil to plant trees had been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions

Change of plans: Gisele went on to explain that her original plans of going to Brazil to plant trees had been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions 

Gisele went on to explain that her original plans of going to Brazil to plant trees had been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.  

‘This year, to celebrate my birthday, my family and I had planned to plant trees in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil but, as we all know, that is not possible right now.’ 

She continued: ‘Then I had another thought! What if I could come up with a way for others to help me plant trees there?’ 

The Brazilian supermodel added that she had also got her family and friends on board in helping her reach her 40,000 birthday goal.  

‘I’ve already talked to my family and my friends—and they will all turn their gifts into trees. That way, we can all help give something back to our planet.’ 

Birthday present: Gisele's shovel had a big bow on the top

Birthday present: Gisele’s shovel had a big bow on the top 

Not her first time: Gisele also showed photos of herself planting trees over the years

Not her first time: Gisele also showed photos of herself planting trees over the years

Not her first time: Gisele also showed photos of herself planting trees over the years 

‘In case you also feel inspired to give back to the Earth, you can join me and plant a tree in the Amazon rainforest. Just go to www.vivaavida.gift to donate (link in bio).’  

The family photos saw Gisele stun in a simple white T-shirt and pair of jeans while planning trees. 

Her blonde hair was styled out and she appeared to be wearing very little to no makeup for the day on the land. 

The mom-of-two was joined by her husband, Tom Brady, and her little ones, Benjamin, 10, and Vivian, seven. 

Just like mom! Gisele Bundchen shared a sweet post of her daughter doing yoga with her over the years, on Tuesday

Just like mom! Gisele Bundchen shared a sweet post of her daughter doing yoga with her over the years, on Tuesday

The kids matched their mom in a white tops and jeans while the NFL player opted for a striped top.   

Gisele has made her soul happiness a focus over many years. 

She recently took to social media to share a series of photos of her daughter doing yoga stretches with her over the years.   

The 39-year-old was seen performing a sun salute pose outside with an identical photo taken back in 2013 when Vivian was still a baby.   

Copying: An old photo taken in 2013 saw the little one do her best to copy her mom's poses

Copying: An old photo taken in 2013 saw the little one do her best to copy her mom’s poses 

‘My little yoga partner is growing so fast,’ she captioned the post. 

‘I love her more then words can express! #love #family #yoga 2013-> 2020.’  

The photos saw the supermodel’s mini-me doing yoga when she was just a baby compared with today at the age of seven. 

In the second, more recent image, the little girl can be seen wearing rainbow unicorn-pattern weddings, while her mother models a pair of gray Outdoor Voices leggings and a matching tee. 

Got the hang of it! Vivian, now seven, is seen following in her mother's footsteps in the image, which sees Giselle wearing some Outdoor Voices leggings and a matching gray tee

Got the hang of it! Vivian, now seven, is seen following in her mother’s footsteps in the image, which sees Giselle wearing some Outdoor Voices leggings and a matching gray tee

Back in April, Gisele shared another shot of herself doing yoga with her youngest child, as part of Vogue’s June/July issue that had 150 contributors share what they had been doing in self-isolation from COVID-19. 

‘I feel this is a very important time to go inward and reflect on what is most important,’ noted the 39-year-old Brazilian.

‘I have been reflecting a lot on my life; on how I can be the best version of myself and share, with others, things that have helped me,’ said the Devil Wears Prada actress.

‘Taking time to meditate, working out, doing breathwork when I feel more anxious, and spending quality time with my kids. My daughter, Vivi, is in this photo with me!’ 

Gisele was in a black outfit as she showed off a golden tan while her highlighted hair was pulled back. She had no makeup on.

Yoga pros: Gisele recently shared another photo of herself doing yoga with her mini-me

Yoga pros: Gisele recently shared another photo of herself doing yoga with her mini-me

Her daughter was in a floral swimsuit with her blonde hair pulled back.

The Brazilian model recently moved to Miami, Florida, with her husband Tom Brady and their two children, Benjamin Reign, 10, and Vivian Lake, seven. 

The move came as the NFL quarterback switched teams from the New England Patriots to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Gisele and Tom met in 2006 when a mutual friend set them up on a blind date. 

They married three years later and welcomed Benjamin in 2009 and their daughter in 2012. 

Tom is also the father to son, John Edward Thomas, 12, who he amicably co-parents with ex-girlfriend, Bridget Moynahan. 

Mom and dad: Gisele is married to Tom Brady. Together they share kids, Benjamin Reign, 10, and Vivian Lake, seven, with the NFL player also the dad to John Edward Thomas, 12 (pictured 2019)

Mom and dad: Gisele is married to Tom Brady. Together they share kids, Benjamin Reign, 10, and Vivian Lake, seven, with the NFL player also the dad to John Edward Thomas, 12 (pictured 2019)