Marker wadden island expedition: into the wild around Oostvaardersplassen!

Important! You can only sign up after paying directly in advance the Meet up fee event (without reminder). See notifications for the tickie.

****Signing up before 25 May to make the boat reservation on time ***** (limited places and sold out very quickly)

Inspired by the movie 'The New Wilderness', last year I organized an amazing excursion through the impressive Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve for lovers of nature and animals: reeds, water, swamp, rough grass plains, konik horses, deers, and lots of birds...

Next level is to visit the neighbouring island Marker Wadden! The ferry will take us to the island in -+ 45 minutes. The boat trip is also an amazing experience. Once on Marker Wadden, the adventure continues. We will spend 2,5 hours here. Seize this opportunity and discover this newest piece of the Netherlands with a delightful walk, observing the birds.

Gathering @ restaurant restaurant De Rede Eterij & Drinkerij in Bataviahaven (harbour) in Lelystad, where the boat departs (just 10 minutes by bus from train station NS Lelystad centrum).
https://derede.nu/

Program
11:45 - 13:00 Drinks/lunch @ restaurant De Rede Eterij & Drinkerij, Bataviahaven in Lelystad
13:00 - 13:45 Boat to Marker Wadden
13:45 - 16:15 Hike Marker Wadden island
16:15 - 17:00 boat back to Lelystad

The new wilderness Oostvaardersplassen
This area, part of in National Park New Land in Flevoland, is a water-rich delta area with a lot of raw wilderness. This nature reserve is an introduction to the Netherlands of thousands of years ago as untouched swamp area, with vast lakes and wild grasslands. Nature is allowed to take its course here, which is very unique in whole Europe!

Boat trip excursion Marker Wadden
Marker Wadden, part of the New Land National Park, is a unique project contributing to the restoration of nature in the Markermeer lake by creating islands of sand, clay and sludge from the bottom of the Markermeer lake. It is the newest part of the Netherlands and a bird paradise.
We will have a beautiful walk here past three new bird lookouts, an impressive watchtower and the harbour beach and North beach. It is still an enormously vast, empty landscape where the nature is still developing and masses of birds are roosting.
The ship has sufficient space both indoors and outdoors to provide a seat for each passenger.

Come, join this excursion and discover this paradise!

Notifications:

• Meet up event fee Marker Wadden island boat + hike excursion: Euro 32,50 per person, to be paid directly when signing up by tickie:
• https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=elPX61dOgabEeydbUX1CW3XvJ9du96Nt
• This event is doable for everyone in good health and in shape. No previous experience in sailing or blokarten is needed. Make sure to be fit for it the day of the event
• Carpe Diem is an amateur activity group, and participating is at your own risk.
• Bring sufficient water, snacks and lunch, although we will stop at a restaurant.
• I advise to wear comfortable sporty (hiking) gear with layers and a rain coat, and apropriate hiking shoes
• The event might be cancelled or postponed in case of extreme bad weather or few people signed up. Check for last-minute updates the evening before and the morning of the hike.
• Please only sign up if you are attending to join. And don't forget to change your rsvp if something unexpected occurs. Last-minutes cancellations are not appreciated and NO SHOWS will be recorded! No refund. Thank you.