Young students plant 600 climate-resilient trees in Drenthe forest
Over 100 children from Borger and Exloo helped combat climate change by planting 600 trees in a local forest. The initiative, part of Tree Festival Day, teaches kids the importance of nature while creating a greener, more sustainable environment for future generations.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of trees planted | 600 |
| Location | Forests near Exloo/Ees, municipality of Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe |
| Participants | Over 100 children (ages 9-11) from CKC De Borgh and De Zweng schools |
| Tree types | Deciduous species resistant to climate change |
| Organizers | Het Drents Landschap, Staatsbosbeheer, IVN, Landschapsbeheer Drenthe, Stichting Nationale Boomfeestdag, Gemeente Borger-Odoorn, volunteers |
| Activities | Tree planting, nature games, seed bomb making, tree recognition, baking |
| National initiative | Part of Stichting Nationale Boomfeestdag, active since 1957 |
The municipality of Borger-Odoorn plays a supportive role in local environmental initiatives, such as Tree Festival Day, by facilitating community engagement and sustainable development. Staatsbosbeheer and other organizers manage public forests and nature education, ensuring long-term ecological benefits for the region.
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600 trees added in Exloo/Ees during Tree Festival Day
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New deciduous tree species
More than 100 children from CKC De Borgh in Borger and De Zweng in Exloo planted new deciduous tree species in the forests near Exloo/Ees during the Tree Festival Day. It was an educational, active, and successful morning.
Against climate change
The children aged 9, 10, and 11 planted trees that are better resistant to climate change. In this way, they contribute to a future-proof forest in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. The alderman officially opened the day.
Learning by doing
In addition to planting trees, there was plenty of attention for nature experience. The children baked sandwiches, learned to recognize different trees, made seed bombs, and participated in a game program in the forest. At the end of the morning, they proudly went home with a souvenir.
Together strong for nature
The Tree Festival Day was organized by:
- Het Drents Landschap
- Staatsbosbeheer
- IVN
- Landschapsbeheer Drenthe
- Stichting Nationale Boomfeestdag
- Gemeente Borger-Odoorn
- And many volunteers
Together, they strive to ensure that every child can plant a tree. In this way, children discover playfully what trees, forests, and nature mean for people and for the earth. Trees provide food, biodiversity, shade, relaxation, and help retain water.
National initiative
The Tree Festival Day is a national initiative of the Stichting Nationale Boomfeestdag. Since 1957, millions of children in the Netherlands have made their environment greener, healthier, and more pleasant.