Mini-safari: about butterflies – with Nicky from butterfly garden Mot in Mokum
What: Butterfly dinner with Nicky from butterfly garden Mot in Mokum
When: 20 July
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Language: Dutch, other languages also welcome
For whom: Children (6+), young people, and their parents or guardians
Entry: Participation is free
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About the Mini-Safaris:
This summer, children and teenagers in Amsterdam-Noord are going on an adventure at De Ceuvel! In a fun and accessible way, they’ll discover just how much life is hiding in their own neighborhood.
During these Mini-Safaris (8 in total), they’ll explore the Ceuvel grounds together with a guide. You’ll search for everything that lives, crawls, flies, or grows between the pavement, piers, and plants — from snails and bees to water creatures, birds, and wild herbs.
Afterwards, you’re guaranteed to see the nature around you with fresh eyes.
About this safari: Butterfly dinner (for young and old)
Butterfly expert Nicky Castricum (butterfly garden Mot in Mokum / De Ontheemtuin) knows all about butterflies! In this mini-safari, you will learn all about these beautiful animals. But to really get to know them, we will mainly join them at the table: we will eat what the caterpillars eat. A fun class about these cheerful pollinators where you can see a lot, but also taste. Parents/adults will also take home a list of host and nectar plants to start using in their own gardens or on their balconies. Tasty nature education: time to eat!
Info for Parents and Guardians
For this safari, we start and stay at De Ceuvel. Please arrive on time.
Children participate under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult. It is not allowed to leave your child unattended: as a parent or guardian, you remain responsible for your child.
Parents are very welcome to join: the safaris are fun and educational for all ages. Prefer to wait? We will provide free coffee and tea. From 12:00, Café de Ceuvel will also be open.
Can’t make it after all? Please cancel via tessa@deceuvel.nl so someone else can join in your place.
Do you have questions or a fun idea for De Ceuvel? Contact program maker Tessa via tessa@deceuvel.nl
