Come into the greenhouse
Description
On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 April 2017, "Kom in de Kas" will be organised for the 40th time. This takes place in the horticultural area of Amstelveen, also part of Greenport Aalsmeer and the Amsterdam metropolitan region.
KIVI's Sustainable Technology Department (DT) wants to use this opportunity to give a presentation at one of the nurseries to highlight transition from ornamental horticulture to climate adaptive crops. The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement has reminded us of the need to use less energy and absorb more CO2 to limit global warming.
The greenhouse at Meerlandenweg 65 shows how a new concept for circular economy with plants and biobased raw materials is emerging within the Greenport. Plant growth on climate substrate and a water cycle with biological nutrient supplements allowing plants to evolve faster.
It also explains how quality forestry around metropolitan areas according to new MyEarth principles can contribute to a better living environment and production of lots of biomass to become less dependent on polluting coal-fired power plants and produce bio-based products.
Upon arrival, please collect the programme booklet.
Location:
Amstelveen Meerlandenweg 65, accessible by express tram 51 end stop Westwijk, from where the Meerlandenweg along the white railway house starts on the right after 100 metres. Along this road there are several nurseries that are holding open days on 1 and 2 April, so that in addition to the KIVI excursion, other cultivation techniques can be visited on the outward or return route, see website "Kom in de kas" 40th edition.
Alternatively, via car or public transport Connexxion line 172 can start at Royal Flora Holland at Legmeerdijk 313 Aalsmeer, from where shuttle buses run to Meerlandenweg. Parking on the auction's huge roof and shuttle buses are free. The shuttle buses stop at several nurseries and also take visitors between the beginning and end of Meerlandenweg.
Cost:
Entry is free for all. Family members and acquaintances of KIVI members are also welcome.
A consumption voucher will be provided to KIVI members who attend Ton van Oostwaard's presentation.
Food and drinks will be available at the various locations of "Kom in de Kas" for the usual fee
Location
Accessible by tram 51, stop Westwijk
Organiser
Sustainable Technology
Name and contact details for information
Ton van Oostwaard, t. 06-83563906