Listening to de Onlanden: Soundwalks

Step away from the noise of the city and into something wilder, quieter, and more alive than you might expect.
De Onlanden is right on our doorstep. A vast wetland landscape shaped by water, wind, wildlife, and human intervention. But how often do we truly listen to it?

This is an open invitation to explore local wetland infrastructure through sound-based practice. No musical experience needed. Just your ears, your curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.

Each session is guided and held in a small group. Together, we'll move slowly through the landscape, paying deliberate attention to the sounds around us. Afterwards, we'll share what we noticed.

What to expect:

• A 20–30 minute group soundwalk through de Onlanden
• Open group reflection on what you heard
• A short self-report form to capture your experience
• Good company and fresh air

Getting there: Make your way to Madijk, 9766 TZ Eelderwolde — just south of Groningen.

Note: The soundwalk, and data collected, is building towards the facilitators MA Thesis in Art, Cognition, and Criticism at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

Step away from the noise of the city and into something wilder, quieter, and more alive than you might expect.
De Onlanden is right on our doorstep. A vast wetland landscape shaped by water, wind, wildlife, and human intervention. But how often do we truly listen to it?

This is an open invitation to explore local wetland infrastructure through sound-based practice. No musical experience needed. Just your ears, your curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.

Each session is guided and held in a small group. Together, we'll move slowly through the landscape, paying deliberate attention to the sounds around us. Afterwards, we'll share what we noticed.

What to expect:

• A 20–30 minute group soundwalk through de Onlanden
• Open group reflection on what you heard
• A short self-report form to capture your experience
• Good company and fresh air

Getting there: Make your way to Madijk, 9766 TZ Eelderwolde — just south of Groningen.

Note: The soundwalk, and data collected, is building towards the facilitators MA Thesis in Art, Cognition, and Criticism at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

Step away from the noise of the city and into something wilder, quieter, and more alive than you might expect.
De Onlanden is right on our doorstep. A vast wetland landscape shaped by water, wind, wildlife, and human intervention. But how often do we truly listen to it?

This is an open invitation to explore local wetland infrastructure through sound-based practice. No musical experience needed. Just your ears, your curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.

Each session is guided and held in a small group. Together, we'll move slowly through the landscape, paying deliberate attention to the sounds around us. Afterwards, we'll share what we noticed.

What to expect:

• A 20–30 minute group soundwalk through de Onlanden
• Open group reflection on what you heard
• A short self-report form to capture your experience
• Good company and fresh air

Getting there: Make your way to Madijk, 9766 TZ Eelderwolde — just south of Groningen.

Note: The soundwalk, and data collected, is building towards the facilitators MA Thesis in Art, Cognition, and Criticism at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

Step away from the noise of the city and into something wilder, quieter, and more alive than you might expect.
De Onlanden is right on our doorstep. A vast wetland landscape shaped by water, wind, wildlife, and human intervention. But how often do we truly listen to it?

This is an open invitation to explore local wetland infrastructure through sound-based practice. No musical experience needed. Just your ears, your curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.

Each session is guided and held in a small group. Together, we'll move slowly through the landscape, paying deliberate attention to the sounds around us. Afterwards, we'll share what we noticed.

What to expect:

• A 20–30 minute group soundwalk through de Onlanden
• Open group reflection on what you heard
• A short self-report form to capture your experience
• Good company and fresh air

Getting there: Make your way to Madijk, 9766 TZ Eelderwolde — just south of Groningen.

Note: The soundwalk, and data collected, is building towards the facilitators MA Thesis in Art, Cognition, and Criticism at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.