On Saturday, August 23, the new IVN Scharrelkids season starts with hut building. Both the youngest Scharrelkids (ages 4 to 7) and the older group (ages 7 to 12) will go on an adventure together. Are you younger than 6? Then you may also participate, but only with a parent or chaperone. This activity starts at the Biesbosch Center on Baanhoekweg 53 and gathering is at 10:15 am.
This activity is free and all children ages 4 to 12 are welcome, but if you are under 6 jaa, please come with a parent or guardian.
You can sign up atvia:scharrelkidsdordrecht@gmail.com
Tip: Old clothes.
The Institute for Nature Conservation Education, IVN for short, was founded in 1960. It grew out of the 'Union against Pollution of Nature and the City' (1939). The aim of this Union was to correct undesirable behavior of visitors in nature reserves through 'nature guards'.
The IVN founders had close relations with this 'Union', but instead of 'correcting' they wanted to 'educate' more.
IVN branches soon sprung up all over the country. Core activities included organizing courses to train nature guides and nature conservation work camps for young people. IVN activities caught on. The 'Institute' experienced strong growth. More and more departments were established and thousands of nature guides were trained.
