{"id":15519,"date":"2026-05-21T13:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apeldoorn.nl\/actueel\/week-van-de-biodiversiteit\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:06:52","slug":"biodiversity-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.apeldoorn.nl\/en\/actueel\/week-van-de-biodiversiteit\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-acfblock=\"Tekst\" class=\"section a section--grey e-tekst\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center elementOnTop\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col article-content__content-custom-1220 editor elementOnTop\">\r\n<p>Biodiversity means there is a wide variety of plants, animals and habitats. This is important for a healthy and resilient natural environment. Not only in forests and heathland, but also in gardens, parks, fields and on industrial estates.<\/p>\n<h2>Things to do in Apeldoorn<\/h2>\n<p>During Biodiversity Week, hundreds of activities are being organised across the Netherlands. There\u2019s plenty going on in Apeldoorn too. Together with the Zero Waste Apeldoorn Foundation, local change-makers and other partners, we invite you to get involved.<\/p>\n<p>Among other things, you can take part in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nature walks \u2014 walks in Kerschoten Park (17 May) and Berg en Bos (22 May)<\/li>\n<li>A moth count (19 May in Zuidbroek Park and 20 May in IJsvogel Park)<\/li>\n<li>A plant and cutting swap meet (23 May at the Impact Plek on the Zwitsal site)<\/li>\n<li>A workshop on dyeing textiles with natural materials at CODA (23 May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the full programme, see the events calendar at zerowasteapeldoorn.nl.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zerowasteapeldoorn.nl\/week-van-de-biodiversiteit\/\">Biodiversity Week \u2013 Zero Waste Apeldoorn<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div data-acfblock=\"Lijstblok-type-1\" class=\"section section--grey\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-11 elementOnTop\">\r\n        <div class=\"editor__content-block editor__white-content-block\">\r\n<div class=\"editor\">\r\n<h2>High biodiversity is essential<\/h2>\r\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Unfortunately, the natural world is in a very poor state. In recent years, for example, we have seen a steady decline in the numbers of bumblebees, butterflies and hoverflies. These species are essential for pollinating plants and trees. We therefore need insects for our own food supply. Furthermore, insects themselves are an important source of food for birds.<\/p>\n<p>High biodiversity (a wide variety of species) means a healthy living environment for us. Reduced biodiversity also has consequences for us as humans. This includes not only declining food production, but also increased nuisance from certain species, such as the oak processionary caterpillar. A natural balance between species ensures that we can keep pests and diseases under control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biodiversity Week runs from 15 to 25 May. 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