Volunteer forest team

Every two weeks on Mondays, the "forest team" of about ten workers works all year round on the terrain around De Bosbeek. New volunteers are always welcome, especially in the winter!

The main goal is to increase the biodiversity of the terrain. To do this, we plant shrubs and trees that could naturally occur here, such as Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), hawthorn (Crataegus), cardinal's hat (Euonymus), hazel (Corylus avellana), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), lime (Tilia), etc. We grow these trees and shrubs ourselves.

To make room (and light), we remove unwanted exotics, such as American bird cherry (Prunus serotina) and American oak (Quercus rubra). We do this in such a careful way that visitors hardly notice it.

Naturally, we also carry out all kinds of normal maintenance: clearing leaves in the autumn, maintaining the plants around the building, removing blackberries in unwanted places, mowing, etc.

Travel expenses can be reimbursed, coffee and tea will be provided.