Nature excursion Leeghwaterplas Islands
On Sunday 23 November, nature guides from the IVN will provide a tour of the islands of the Leeghwaterplas, with the theme "Hidden pearls in the city."
The navigable Leeghwaterplas is connected to the Hoge Vaart by a lock, the water is also connected to the Stadswetering. The water is named after 17th-century hydraulic engineer Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater. It was created because in the 1970s the Rijksdienst Zuiderzeewerken needed sand for the construction of the Hoge Ring and Almere Stad residential areas. The three islands in the lake are densely vegetated. Two of them are connected to each other and to the shore by wooden bridges, so that a walk across the islands from the banks of the lake is possible.
An enthusiastic gro...
On Sunday 23 November, nature guides from the IVN will provide a tour of the islands of the Leeghwaterplas, with the theme "Hidden pearls in the city."
The navigable Leeghwaterplas is connected to the Hoge Vaart by a lock, the water is also connected to the Stadswetering. The water is named after 17th-century hydraulic engineer Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater. It was created because in the 1970s the Rijksdienst Zuiderzeewerken needed sand for the construction of the Hoge Ring and Almere Stad residential areas. The three islands in the lake are densely vegetated. Two of them are connected to each other and to the shore by wooden bridges, so that a walk across the islands from the banks of the lake is possible.
An enthusiastic group of local residents called 'the Islanders', in cooperation with the municipality, is doing maintenance on the islands, which includes the landscape artwork 'Monument to a Housing Act house.' Anyway, the guides will also tell you all about this. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Prices
- Adults € 5,00
- Children € 2,50
- Members Free
- Payment options: Cash, PIN