Join the National Cleanup Day in IJhorst-Staphorst forest this Saturday
This Saturday, March 21, volunteers can help clean up the IJhorst-Staphorst forest during National Cleanup Day. The event, organized by the local Nature Conservation Association, offers a chance to make a direct impact on the environment while enjoying a free lunch afterward.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | National Cleanup Day |
| Date | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Location | Staatsbosbeheer, Vijverweg 5, Punthorst |
| Organizer | IJhorst-Staphorst Nature Conservation Association |
| Provided Materials | Litter picker, gloves, safety vest, garbage bags |
| Incentive | Free lunch after cleanup |
| Contact | info@nbvijs.nl |
Staatsbosbeheer, the Dutch government’s forestry agency, manages and maintains natural areas across the Netherlands, including forests like the one in IJhorst-Staphorst. Local nature conservation associations often collaborate with Staatsbosbeheer to organize community-driven initiatives like cleanups to promote environmental stewardship.
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Saturday, March 21: Take action for a clean forest
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, it will again be National Cleanup Day. The IJhorst-Staphorst and surroundings Nature Conservation Association will be holding a major spring cleanup in the forest. Will you join in?
The event starts at 9:00 AM at the information room of Staatsbosbeheer, Vijverweg 5 in Punthorst. Here, you can collect a cleanup kit, which includes a litter picker, gloves, a safety vest, and garbage bags. You will return these after the cleanup. The cleanup will conclude at 12:00 PM with a tasty lunch at the information point.
Do you have any questions? You can email info@nbvijs.nl.