Nature Work Day

The IVN’s ‘Scharrelkids’ will be working alongside volunteers and forest rangers to make the natural environment a little bit more beautiful. Children and their parents who would like to help are very welcome!

Here’s how it works
In Zoomland, on Mastendreef in Bergen op Zoom , there is a hedgerow. To prevent this hedgerow from turning into a forest, regular maintenance is required. This allows more sunlight to reach the ground. This encourages the growth of undergrowth consisting of flowers and shrubs, which provides food and shelter for insects, birds and small mammals. As well as its natural value, a wooded bank also has cultural and historical significance. In the past, wooded banks were used for various reasons. For example, they served as boundaries for farmyards and livestock, and the wood was used as firewood or building material.

On this day, we will be pruning the trees on the wooded bank. We will use the prunings to create a brushwood fence. By pruning the wooded bank, we are promoting greater biodiversity and preserving its cultural and historical value.

Tools and gloves will be provided. During the break, coffee or tea and a snack will be served. Please bring sturdy shoes and rainwear if rain is forecast.