Free expert garden advice available for Kaag en Braassem residents
Residents of Kaag en Braassem can now get free, tailored garden advice from trained volunteers to make their gardens greener and more climate-resilient. Small changes can help combat waterlogging, heat, and boost biodiversity—benefiting both people and wildlife.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Service | Free garden advice from Tuinrangers |
| Eligibility | All residents with a garden, courtyard, or rooftop garden |
| Focus Areas | Greening, water retention, wildlife promotion, climate adaptation |
| Initiative By | Stichting Steenbreek & IVN Natuureducatie, in collaboration with municipality |
| Location | Municipality of Kaag en Braassem, Netherlands |
| Registration | Via Tuinrangers website |
| Councilor Quote | Dolf Kistemaker: "Fewer paving stones, more greenery means less waterlogging." |
The municipality of Kaag en Braassem plays a key role in local climate adaptation and biodiversity initiatives, partnering with organizations like Stichting Steenbreek and IVN Natuureducatie to promote sustainable living. This program reflects their commitment to improving quality of life through greener urban spaces.
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Request: Free garden advice from a Tuinranger
Good news for anyone looking to get more out of their garden. Residents of the municipality can sign up for free garden advice.
Anyone with a garden can request advice. The size or layout of the garden doesn’t matter—whether you have a large garden, a paved courtyard, or a sunny rooftop garden. Are you looking for green tips but don’t yet have a green thumb? You can register via the Tuinrangers website. A Tuinranger will then contact you for a free garden visit.
Gardening in an environmentally friendly way is surprisingly simple with a few practical tips. The Tuinrangers provide tailored garden advice, taking your wishes and possibilities into account while helping you get started. Even small changes in the garden can make a huge difference. You’ll receive practical tips on greening, water retention, “paving removed, plants added,” and promoting wildlife in the garden—all with the goal of creating a cozy garden where you enjoy spending your free time and where butterflies, bees, and birds feel at home.
Councilor Dolf Kistemaker: “In the Netherlands, we’re increasingly facing periods of heavy rainfall and hot, dry summers. In Kaag en Braassem, we want to do something about that. A green garden not only provides cooling and shade on warm days but is also beneficial for people and animals. Green spaces also enhance the quality of life. That’s why we’re participating in the Tuinrangers initiative: fewer paving stones and more greenery means less waterlogging during heavy rain.”
Expert volunteers
The Tuinrangers are volunteers passionate about gardening and nature, trained as true experts. They are an initiative of Stichting Steenbreek and IVN Natuureducatie, which, in collaboration with the municipality, are bringing this successful concept from Flanders to the Netherlands. The goal is to strengthen our nature for biodiversity and to combat climate change.