| stordiau.nl | Peter Stordiau | The area is currently in the initial stage of development, with a pond of 1,000 m2 to be expanded to 1.5 Ha. Construction is taking place without human intervention, allowing nature to develop naturally. Since a few nights ago, a pair of Mallard geese has been present, and photos and explanations of this development are available. | Nature → Nature Parks 78 | pond 686 photo 7778 nature 9094 | |
| aalsbeek.nl | Stichting Natuurbeheer Brongebied Aalsbeek | The foundation was established in 2007 with the goal of restoring the natural values in the Aalsbeek catchment area near Belfeld and Tegelen, following the return of agricultural areas to nature by various entities. Stichting Aalsbeek manages these areas with the help of over 40 volunteers and collaborates with local biologists, bird watchers, and hunters to restore habitats of species such as sand lizards, green frogs, and tree frogs. The catchment area is also grazed by Exmoor ponies, a unique horse breed that plays a role in the breeding program and contributes to the recovery of wild horses. | | volunteer 8367 | Venlo → Belfeld 151 |
| nationaalpark-drents-friese-wold.nl | National Park Drents-Friese Wold | The National Park Drents-Friese Wold, located on the border of Drenthe and Friesland, encompasses 6000 hectares of forest, heathland, sand dunes, and meadow grasslands, and is designated as a Natura2000 area. The website offers information on various activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding, as well as attention to accessibility and specific rules for dogs and drones. Recent news reports the rejection of budget cuts for National Parks and an organized symposium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the park, emphasizing the value and the need for collaboration. | Hiking → Nature Trails 32 Nature → National Parks 898 | heathland 40 forest 1418 park 1863 nature 9094 | Netherlands → Friesland 27911 |
| kuzemerkooi.nl | Stichting Kuzemerkooi | The Kuzemerkooi is a 10-hectare area located near Oldekerk in the Westerkwartier and is maintained by the villages on behalf of the Stichting Kuzemerkooi. Recent news on the website includes maintenance activities, such as mowing and trimming, as well as a ‘teacher and teacher’s day’ organized for students from Basisschool De Molenberg. The Stichting Kuzemerkooi regularly organizes work parties and offers a newsletter to keep visitors informed about developments in the area. | Hiking → Tourist Routes 22 | stichting 481 recreation 799 nature 9094 | Westerkwartier → Oldekerk 51 |
| drents-friese-wold.nl | T&O Software | The Drents-Friese Wold is a national park known for its tranquility and space, featuring forests and heathlands. It offers a variety of hiking and cycling routes through the area, with particular attention to streams, sand drifts, and bird species. The website provides information on hiking trails, cycling routes, restaurants, and excursions in the surrounding area of the Drents-Friese Wold. | Hiking → Nature Trails 32 | heathland 40 hiking 841 bird 922 cycle 1906 restaurant 11215 | Westerveld → Doldersum 164 |
| ijzerenmanweert.nl | Bonsai media | The area offers walking and cycling routes, arrangements, and various attractions such as a swimming pool, climbing forest and a nature and environmental center. Visitors can enjoy nature activities, dining options, and facilities for people with disabilities, and there are also opportunities to camp and stay overnight. The recreation area is located on an area of 100 hectares and offers interactive possibilities, such as a map and an agenda with events. | Events & Activities → Outdoor Activities 1043 | swimming pool 1664 route 3425 nature 9094 | Limburg → Weert 2030 |
| dewilder.nl | DeWilder | The blog regularly covers topics such as spelling, identifying edible mushrooms, causes of insomnia, and hydrangeas that don't bloom. There are articles about dog behavior, such as eating their own poop, licking their lips, and smelling like fish. The website also contains general articles and popular topics such as single travel for highly educated individuals. | Plants → Nurseries 1012 | hydrangea 85 spelling 114 mushroom 223 recreation 799 vacation 4234 dog 5483 | |
| bezoekerscentrumpoelboerderij.nl | Stichting De Poelboerderij | The Wormer- and Jisperveld is a unique area with distinctive flora and fauna, originally a peat land, located approximately ten kilometers above Amsterdam. The Poelboerderij offers various activities, including boat trips, a water playground, a shop, and programs for schools and families. The organization Stichting De Poelboerderij is committed to the preservation of the nature reserve and relies on volunteers and donors. | Events & Activities → Outdoor Activities 1043 | visitor center 45 boat trip 184 nature reserve 339 shop 6483 | Wormerland → Wormer 296 |
| hetlutterzand.nl | Stichting Het Lutterzand | Het Lutterzand is a unique 600-hectare nature area consisting of heathlands, sand drifts, juniper bushes, and forests, located at the foot of an ice age escarpment. The area is dominated by the river Dinkel, which has been carving its way through the sand for centuries, with steep banks that provide nesting sites for various birds such as swallows, eagles, and large yellow orioles. Visitors can hike, bike, canoe, mountain bike, or attend outdoor events, and there are facilities available such as a pavilion, restaurant, and accommodations. | Hiking → Nature Trails 32 | heathland 40 canoe 269 nature area 497 hiking 841 | Overijssel → Twente 2578 |
| vitaalplattelandzwd.nl | Vitaal Platteland | The website describes the three ‘broedplaatsen’ (incubators): Sustainable Agriculture, Fresh Water, and Enjoyment & Experience of the Delta, each focusing on a specific theme. The projects within these ‘broedplaatsen’ address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, space pressure, and increasing salinization in the Southwest Delta. Vitaal Platteland emphasizes the importance of collaboration between various stakeholders, including provinces, municipalities, water authorities, community organizations, entrepreneurs, and knowledge institutions, to create a dynamic network. | Agricultural Technology & Innovation → Sustainable Agriculture 278 | delta 41 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | |
| natuurgebieddekuilen.nl | Stichting Natuurgebied De Kuilen | The foundation, founded by seven residents of Land van Cuijk, aims to convert 7.5 hectares of former cross-country terrain and 5.5 hectares of purchased land into a new nature area, connected to the Langenboomse Bossen and the ponds of De Kuilen. The new nature area is intended to create a transition between forest and beach, and to provide residents and day visitors with a fully functional nature area with various elements. The foundation is seeking volunteers and donations to realize its plans and improve existing nature, as promised during the sand removal and the cessation of cross-country activities on the terrain. | Civic Engagement → Citizen Initiatives 163 | nature area 497 tree 1879 foundation 6678 nature 9094 | Land van Cuijk → Mill 342 |
| dereggestee.nl | De Reggestee | De Reggestee offers both holiday homes and B&Bs in the vicinity of Hellendoorn, including Holiday House Het Voorhuis, B&B Het Bakhuis and B&B De Boerderijkamer. The holiday homes, such as Holiday House Het Voorhuis, are renovated and offer modern amenities in a historic building. The B&Bs provide guests with comfort and a fresh breakfast. In addition to accommodation, De Reggestee offers bicycle and canoe rentals, as well as the possibility to celebrate and hold meetings, particularly along the Regge river. | Nature → Cycling 472 | canoe 269 b&b 1060 breakfast 1822 holiday home 2753 bicycle 2838 | Ommen → Lemele 103 |
| poorthuysje.nl | Het Poorthuysje | This circular, national monument holiday home accommodates 2 to 4 guests and features a stylish interior and extensive video facilities. Petra & Ben live in the Stable House on Singraven Estate and manage the holiday home, which is 800 meters from their house. They personally welcome guests and ensure a pleasant stay. Singraven Estate has a long history and houses an art and antique collection. Guests can hike and bike in the beautiful surroundings, including the Dinkel river. | Essential → Home 70708 | estate 1099 holiday home 2753 | Almelo → Schelfhorst 28 |
| knusintwente.nl | Knusintwente | The apartment is located just outside the hamlet ‘De Pollen’ and directly next to the entrance of the Engbertsdijksvenen nature reserve, and offers a private entrance via the museum ‘De Vindplaats’. The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a toilet, and is accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility aids. The accommodation is attractively furnished in a nostalgic style with amenities such as a thermostat and various board games, and offers a view of the garden and access to a terrace. | Accommodation → Lodging 317 | nature reserve 339 museum 2002 bathroom 3784 apartment 5088 kitchen 6443 garden 13129 | Twenterand → Vriezenveen 487 |
| natuurgebieddelansing.nl | Natuurgebied de Lansing | Natuurgebied de Lansing is hidden among greenhouses and barely visible from public roads, located on the border of the municipalities of Boskoop and Reeuwijk. The area has largely been developed manually since 1967 by Mr. Jan van Leeuwen, a lifelong project of almost 90 years with the goal of allowing others to enjoy it. The son, Marcel & Miranda van Leeuwen, are taking over management to continue the legacy and offer rental of glamping tents and tiny houses. | Water → Boating 1592 | glamping tent 18 tiny house 292 nature reserve 339 fishing 424 rental 7257 history 7286 | Alphen aan den Rijn → Boskoop 652 |
| bnbthemeadow.nl | B&B The Meadow | The B&B originated from the conversion of a garage by the owners, who moved to Zuidschermer in December 2020. The renovation process took almost a year and was completed with the help of various individuals, creatively reusing old materials. The B&B officially opened on March 15, 2025, after a period when the owners' children lived in the house. | Events & Activities → Outdoor Activities 1043 | b&b 1060 garage 1210 comfort 1473 environment 4873 | Alkmaar → South-Schermer 61 |
| vertelboscathelinehof.nl | Marjolein van Viegen | Vertelbos Cathelinehof is a natural area where Marjolein van Viegen tells stories and brings the nature to life. The website provides information about walks, unique experiences, and the possibilities for children's parties, family outings, and group activities. An agenda is available and information about the storyteller and the area's privacy policy. | | storyteller 74 children's parties 126 natural area 208 story 8285 | Sluis → Oostburg 205 |
| benbhettolhuis.nl | B&B Het Tolhuis | The B&B is situated in an 'All-season' location and provides a 1100-hectare nature area, including 't Roegwold, a popular area for birdwatchers and walkers. Guests can relax in comfortable, well-equipped rooms and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Positive reviews from guests highlight the hospitality and location. The B&B is easily accessible by car and offers a central location near various nature areas, the Schildmeer, and Groningen. | | nature area 497 breakfast 1822 cycle 1906 room 3411 | Midden-Groningen → Steendam 32 |
| deparelvantwente.nl | Maurice & Christiaan Roetgering | The website describes the history of ‘De Parel van Twente’, a former estate farm located on the Regge river in Elsernerbroek, Markelo, which was once a beloved recreation area. It documents the slow decline of the estate, with vacancy and impending demolition, and the initiatives of Maurice and Christiaan Roetgering to restore the area. The website provides details about the projects that have been implemented, such as remediation, restoration of farm buildings and ancillary structures, the construction of a fish ladder, and the restoration of river valleys and ridges. | Nature → Cycling 472 | nature reserve 339 farm 2622 restoration 3417 | Hof van Twente → Markelo 399 |
| dehollandsevenen.nl | Collectief Agrarische Natuurvereniging De Hollandse Venen | The website offers general information about the organization, its goals, and its values. It includes a news section to keep visitors informed of the latest developments and events. The website contains contact information and links to relevant sources, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the organization's Instagram page. | Foundations → Environmental Organizations 185 | nature reserve 339 news 15293 event 45199 | De Ronde Venen → De Hoef 48 |
| kilvanhurwenen.nl | Kilvanhurwenen | The area, known as ‘the Kil’, was already recognized as one of the first nature monuments in the Netherlands in the 1930s. Historically, the natural environment here was severely damaged due to dike reinforcement efforts. In the 1990s, an intervention was carried out to protect and expand the natural environment, with the wetland area being expanded and water level changes implemented. The creation of a side canal and a sandpit resulted in a new ‘tidal zone’-like environment with protected stream flora. | Water Travel → Boat Tours 640 | natura2000 19 wetland 21 water 2501 nature 9094 | Maasdriel → Hurwenen 37 |
| kerkjeboompjebeestje.nl | Kerkje Boompje Beestje | The website is dedicated to nature, focusing on birds, plants, mushrooms, and insects. The site offers articles about various animal species, such as the gray nightjar, sandpiper, rook, and shoveller. The website serves as a platform for sharing observations and information about the local nature, with a focus on the Hoendiep and surrounding areas. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | animal species 26 mushroom 223 insects 245 bird 922 plant 4509 nature 9094 | Westerkwartier → Enumatil 13 |
| bbdemoeren.nl | BB de Moeren | The B&B features a spacious bedroom with bathroom, a cozy sitting area with a fireplace, a kitchenette, and a terrace with a garden. These facilities are located in a historic barn. The location is in the De Moeren nature area, known for its diverse landscapes, including forests, heathlands, and ponds. Nearby nature areas such as Kievitsmoeren and the Oude Buisse Heide are also accessible. The B&B has a charming, rural style and offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and views, and is also near other interesting sights, such as the Abbey Maria Toevlucht. | Hiking → Trails 356 | entrance 88 barn 282 nature area 497 bedroom 2051 terrace 4847 garden 13129 | Zundert → Achtmaal 69 |
| weideoverkapping.nl | Van Dasselaar Weideoverkappingen | The website provides information about weideoverkappingen for sale and rent to protect animals from weather conditions. There's an overview of technical specifications, projects, and references for previous installations. The website describes the company's history, originating from the combination of expertise in barn construction and luxury glamping tents, with the goal of providing quality shelters for livestock. | Environment → Agriculture 11160 | glamping tent 18 barn 282 | Gelderland → Nijkerk 3608 |
| natuurgebieddezumpe.nl | de Zumpe | The Zumpe is a nature reserve that originated from the old Rijndal, with wet heathlands and constructed ponds and pools, providing a habitat for diverse flora and fauna. The website describes the flora and fauna of the area, including protected bird species, nocturnal butterflies, diurnal butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians, and bats. There is an announcement of a Steering Committee meeting on March 11th, with a welcome reception and presentation of a planning plan. | Environmental Studies → Nature Education 159 | widget 96 fauna 143 flora 171 nature reserve 339 meeting 2381 | |