Waterwolf Extends Its 100th Anniversary Celebration!
A unique walk along the levee of pumping station Waterwolf pumping station from Oldehove to Zoutkamp? Or follow in the footsteps of Johan Dijkstra by sketching the pumping station?Noorderzijlvest Water Authority organises these and other special activitiesNoorderzijlvest Water Authority July and August in and around pumping station Waterwolf pumping station to celebrate the pumping station 100th anniversary.
Walk along the levee
The activities focus on the pumping station, water, and the landscape. For example, on July 10, you can join a walk along the levee from the pumping station Zoutkamp. This walk will be led by an experienced guide. A shuttle bus will take participants back to the pumping station. There are several start times available.
Drawing and Nature Photography Workshops
On July 24, creativity takes center stage. In the morning, participants can join the nature photography workshop. The photographic tour through nature starting at the pumping station led by a professional photographer. With an eye for the unique surroundings, participants will learn the tricks of the trade. In the afternoon, there are two sessions available for a drawing workshop. pumping station the pumping station from the birdwatching hut on the Rietdiep, just as Johan Dijkstra once immortalised the pumping station from that very spot. No drawing experience is required for this workshop.
Turn on the pumps
Even after a hundred years, the pumping station still in use throughout the season. On August 14, visitors will have several opportunities to see and hear the preparations the operators make to start pumping station the pumping station —and to experience the noise the pumps generate when the pumping station is running pumping station full capacity. Various start times are available.
Free participation
Participation in all activities is free of charge. However, each participant must register in advance, as group sizes are limited. The walk, the drawing workshop, and the tour of pumping station operation have multiple start times. The nature photography workshop is limited to one start time. Registration is now open on the Year of the Water Wolf page.
Save the Date – August 28
For the general public, the centennial celebration will come to a grand close on August 28. During the day,Noorderzijlvest Water Authority organises Noorderzijlvest Water Authority large Open House. Young and old alike can learn more about topics such as mobile water level management, fish migration, and the use of drones through experiments, guided tours, machinery, and apps. Special activities for children include a creative drawing, arts-and-crafts, and building corner, as well as a bouncy castle. The day will conclude in the evening with a major performance by the Noordpoolorkest in collaboration with Pé Daalemmer & Rooie Rinus and Marlène Bakker.