Gulpen-Wittem residents can swap garden tiles for free plants on April 18
Residents of Gulpen-Wittem can trade garden tiles for free plants on April 18, promoting greener spaces. This initiative helps reduce waterlogging, cool homes during heatwaves, and support local wildlife—all while beautifying neighborhoods.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Location | Van Wachtendonkplein, Wijlre |
| Eligibility | Residents of Gulpen-Wittem municipality only |
| Limit | Maximum tiles and plants per participant |
| Supplies | Limited, first-come-first-served |
| More Info | Gulpen-Wittem Website |
The municipality of Gulpen-Wittem organizes this annual initiative to encourage sustainable urban greening. By incentivizing residents to replace tiles with plants, the local government aims to improve climate resilience and biodiversity in the region.
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Unpave your garden: remove tiles, add greenery
Make way for greenery! In 2026, residents of Gulpen-Wittem will again have the chance to hand in garden tiles and take home plants. Remove some tiles from your garden, bring them to the collection point on Saturday, April 18 at Van Wachtendonkplein (Wijlre), and take home plants for a greener garden.
What are the benefits?
A greener garden not only looks inviting but also offers advantages. Greenery is good for our health. Plants also help absorb rainwater, preventing waterlogging during heavy downpours. They also provide cooling on hot days. And greenery brings life back to the garden: from bees to blackbirds. The animal residents will be grateful to you.
Join in!
Participating is simple and free. Remove some tiles from your garden, bring them to the action day, and hand them in. Then, choose some plants to take home and plant the same day.
Hand in your tiles on:
- Saturday, April 18
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Van Wachtendonckplein (Wijlre)
Rules
This action is only for residents of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem. Each participant is limited to a maximum number of tiles and plants. Supplies are limited, so act fast. For all the rules, explanations, and information about the plant selection, see our website.
Contact with the municipality
You are welcome at the town hall in Gulpen. To be assisted immediately, we recommend making an appointment.
- 043 88 00 600
- Visiting address: Willem Vliegenstraat 12, 6271 DA Gulpen Mailing address: P.O. Box 56, 6270 AB Gulpen
- Currently open until 12:30 PM Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- More contact details and opening hours