Discover Nature's Restoration - Help restore our natural landscapes (Drentsche AA).

CODE: SIW NPG 2026-08

Work:

Volunteers will engage in nature conservation tasks such as cutting, dredging, clearing paths, and haymaking. In the second week, both the location and host will change, but the type of work remains the same. Work takes place in two locations: Week 1 at Drentsche Aa National Park, Week 2 in other forestry areas in Drenthe.

Accomodation and food

During the Drentsche Aa forest and nature project, accommodation will be in tents provided by SIW, including air mattresses. We ask volunteers to bring their own sleeping bag and, optionally, a pillow. The site has cooking facilities, and the group will prepare their own meals. A large tent is available for cooking, eating, group activities, or relaxing. Sanitary facilities are well-maintained and comfortable.

accommodation location:
Camping Uteringskamp
Ieberen 1
9444TH Schoonloo NL

Location and leisure

The Drentsche Aa National Park is a diverse historic landscape shaped by centuries of interaction between agriculture and nature. The Drentsche Aa stream flows through the area, creating a characteristic landscape that includes 16 traditional villages.

Volunteers will plan your free time together as a group. Some activities are already planned and are connected to the history and culture of the area.
All activities are optional, and the group will decide together what to do.

Possible free time activities include:
cycling
swimming
Citytrip to Groningen
Visit the Westerbork Transit Camp

Project hosted by

Drentsche Aa National Park is a historic and cultural landscape shaped over centuries. The project works with Dutch State Forestry (SBB), the largest forest and nature management organization in the Netherlands. They take care of over 270,000 hectares of nature and 128 protected areas, which are home to 80% of the country’s plants and animals (biodiversity).

SBB focuses not only on forests and nature, but also on protecting the landscape and making it enjoyable for visitors. They have worked with this project for many years and warmly welcome volunteers to their beautiful areas.

Directions to meeting point

This information will be shared with the infosheet you'll receive.

Additional comments

The tasks in the forest and fields can be physically demanding, so a good level of physical strength is needed.