844 students join forces to tackle litter in De Fryske Marren during Himmelwike
Over 800 primary school students in De Fryske Marren are rolling up their sleeves to clean up litter as part of Himmelwike. This annual event teaches children about waste management and sustainability, while making their community cleaner and greener for spring.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Himmelwike |
| Duration | March 16–20, 2026 |
| Number of participants | 844 primary school students |
| Number of schools | 15 schools in De Fryske Marren |
| Organizers | Municipality De Fryske Marren, Stichting Erfgoed, Natuur en Landschap |
| Focus | Litter cleanup, waste education, circular economy |
| Location | Sintjohannesga and surrounding areas |
| Supporting alderman | Jan van Zanden |
Municipality De Fryske Marren organizes initiatives like Himmelwike to promote environmental awareness and community engagement. The local government provides resources and educational support to schools to foster sustainable practices among young citizens.
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Himmelwike: 844 pairs of hands help clean up litter
During the Himmelwike, high school students from fifteen schools in the municipality will be busy cleaning up litter. The action week coincides with the Week of the Circular Economy, which focuses on reuse and responsible use of raw materials. On Monday, March 16, students from CBS De Trieme in Sintjohannesga will get to work. Together with alderman Jan van Zanden, they will head out with litter pickers, gloves, and trash bags to make the municipality clean and ready for spring.
In addition to the litter pick, alderman Van Zanden will also tell the students more about waste and how it is separated and collected within the municipality. The children will learn how waste can be reused as raw material for new products. The students from CBS De Trieme will also have the opportunity to take a look inside the cabin of a municipal garbage truck.
Himmelwike
The Himmelwike takes place annually and this year will be held from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20. A total of 844 primary school students from fourteen schools in the municipality are participating. Schools can register and receive a lesson package. In addition, the students will actively clean up litter in the area around their school. The aim of the Himmelwike is, among other things, to raise awareness about litter and what you can do about it yourself.
Municipality De Fryske Marren provides litter pickers, trash bags, and gloves. The Himmelwike is supported by the Stichting Erfgoed, Natuur en Landschap (Green Action department) in Oudemirdum.
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