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Children invited to become “ditch experts”
On 7 June, IVN Den Haag will organise its annual Slootjesdag in the Zuiderpark in The Hague. Children aged 4 to 12 and their families are invited to explore life in and around the water using nets, magnifying glasses and help from nature guides.
Participants can discover insects and small creatures living in ditches and ponds while learning more about biodiversity in a playful and educational way. Participation is free.
“Passion for the Sea” exhibition continues in Katwijk
The exhibition Passion for the Sea remains on display at the Katwijks Museum until 25 May.
The exhibition features works inspired by the sea and coastal life by artists including Hendrik Willem Mesdag, German Grobe and Armando. One of the highlights is a dramatic 19th-century painting by marine artist Frans Arnold Breuhaus de Groot, showing a three-masted ship battling stormy seas.
The exhibition explores the role of the sea as a major source of inspiration in Dutch art and culture.
Renewed complaints about rubbish in village centre
Residents and business owners are once again raising concerns about rubbish bags being torn open in the centre of Wassenaar.
Photos taken near the Luifelbaan show waste spread across the street after bags were opened by birds or people searching for deposit cans. The issue has caused frustration, particularly because the shopping area was recently renovated.
The municipality previously announced plans for underground waste containers, but no installation date has yet been confirmed.
Blue Flag awarded again to Wassenaar beach
Wassenaar beach has once again received the international Blue Flag award for quality, safety and sustainability.
The Blue Flag now flies for the sixteenth consecutive year along the eight-kilometre coastline between The Hague and Katwijk. The award recognises high standards for water quality, environmental management and beach facilities.
Alderman Laurens van Doeveren officially raised the flag at De Wassenaarse Slag earlier this week.
Mayor visits family of Wassenaar’s 28,000th resident
Mayor Leendert de Lange paid a special visit to the Esmeijer family following the birth of their daughter Lumi, officially recognised as Wassenaar’s 28,000th resident.
The mayor personally congratulated the family and welcomed the newborn with gifts and a festive visit. According to her parents, the name Lumi symbolises freshness, light and new beginnings.
Open Day at Land van Ons Wassenaar
Land van Ons Wassenaar will host an open day on 25 May, offering visitors a chance to explore the community-supported farming initiative and its new food forest.
Activities include guided tours, children’s yoga, local food tastings and workshops focused on biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. The event is part of the national Day of the Castle programme and admission is free.
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