Join thousands of volunteers for National Clean-Up Day on March 21
On March 21, communities across the Netherlands will unite to tackle litter in public spaces. Whether you join an organized clean-up in Renkum or start your own, your effort helps keep neighborhoods clean and green. Free soup and pancakes await participants!
| Event | Location | Time | Activities | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floodplains clean-up | Oosterbeek (Renkum) | 10:30-12:30 | Litter pick-up, free soup | Email registration required |
| School playground clean-up | Wolfheze (Renkum) | 14:00 | Litter pick-up, free pancakes | No registration needed, just show up |
| Materials provided | Both locations | - | Gloves, grabbers, bags | - |
The municipality of Renkum organizes and supports local initiatives like National Clean-Up Day to promote community engagement and environmental care. Such events align with broader national efforts to encourage civic responsibility and sustainability.
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21 March: National Clean-Up Day
Will you also roll up your sleeves this Saturday, 21 March, for a clean Netherlands? Volunteers across the country will be out and about to clean up litter. This includes in the municipality of Renkum.
Floodplains in Oosterbeek
Between 10:30 and 12:30, volunteers will split into small groups to pick up litter in the floodplains along the Rhine. They will traditionally wrap up with a cup of soup. Would you like to join? Sign up by sending an email to [email address]. After registration, you will receive more information. Gloves, grabbers, and bags will be provided.
School playground in Wolfheze
In Wolfheze, the National Clean-Up Day is combined with National Pancake Day. At 14:00, volunteers will gather at the school playground in Wolfheze. After the clean-up, participants can enjoy a pancake at De Heerlijkheid. No registration is required—just show up at the school playground at 14:00. Materials will be provided.
Join in
Will you be participating in Oosterbeek or Wolfheze, or are you heading out on your own to clean up a part of the municipality? Do you have any questions or want to register an initiative? You can do so via [link].