Green Ambassadors of Lelystad
Find out more
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1. Discover more1
1. Discover more
Are you interested in becoming a Green Ambassador? Then drop by one of the meetings. Or ask a Green Ambassador in your neighbourhood for information. The municipality's ideas broker can also tell you more. Ideas broker Ineke Ketting is coordinator of the Green Ambassadors.
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2. Sign up2
2. Sign up
Anyone can become a Green Ambassador. At the moment, the team consists of about ten residents from various neighbourhoods in Lelystad. Would you like to get started too? Sign up and get involved. You can fill in the application form on the municipality's website. The idea broker will then contact you.
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3. Get going!
A Green Ambassador organises an activity at least once a year to inspire others and connect with nature. This could be, for example, sharing cuttings and seeds or organising an insect scavenger hunt through the neighbourhood. You can think of it yourself!
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4. Together 1
Together, the Green Ambassadors form a visible network in the city and exchange ideas, knowledge and information with each other. You become part of the team. Working together for more green in Lelystad is much more sociable. As a Green Ambassador, you can also help think about (nature) projects in Lelystad.
The story of Green Ambassador Hannek
In the Landstreken neighbourhood, Green Ambassador Hannek adopted a piece of public green together with local residents. Hannek is now entering the fifth season with his adopted piece of green space. This required permission from the closest neighbours around the field. As a result, the neighbours occasionally help when digging, mowing or raking is needed. Hannek takes into account the wishes of different neighbours: "Some don't want the vegetation too high, others don't want a tree in sight. And the fishermen want enough grass at the water's edge to be able to fish. Every year it is a surprise what does or does not come up and it keeps experimenting with sowing times, mowing and types of flower mixtures. With the varied vegetation, a duck basket, bat box, insect hotel and nesting boxes, this green space has become more insect-friendly in any case." Besides being busy in nature, 'his' piece of adopted green space also leads to more contact with neighbours and Hannek gets enthusiastic reactions from passers-by.
The story of Green Ambassador Lambert
If you drive or cycle through Lelystad, you will occasionally see a piece of public greenery that looks different. Usually with a small green sign in it saying "This neighbourhood green has been adopted". On the Kustendreef along the Gors, there has also been such a green sign for a few months now. If things go well, this stretch of roadside will slowly but surely turn into an insect-friendly flowering strip. Indeed, Green Ambassador Lambert adopted this strip because he was looking to expand the nectar and pollen area for the bee colonies in his garden. Lambert approached the municipality asking if he could take over management responsibility to make it more flower-rich and insect-friendly. This turned out to be surprisingly easy to arrange. After signing the adoption agreement, in which he assumes the maintenance obligation including the conditions it must meet, the municipality stopped periodic mowing. Now it is up to Lambert to continue. The brambles and nettles have largely been removed and he has then sown nectar seeds and regional mixtures. "What's so nice," Lambert says, "is that you have company when you're busy like this and get enthusiastic responses from local residents. Dog owners and walkers stop for a chat, are curious, sometimes think along or offer planting materials."
The story of Green Ambassador Gert
Lelystad resident Gert has been committed to nature in Lelystad for years. In his 'Beleef- en beweegtuin Bij De Ooievaar' you can enjoy the greenery and be active in the open air. Together with the municipality, Gert turned this piece of greenery into a place where nature and people have space. "I signed up as a Green Ambassador because I like to exchange the experiences we have in this project - now 10 years old - with people who have yet to start anywhere," Gert says. "To other people I would say: look around you if there are already initiatives and join them!"
Get started with green ideas
The Green Ambassador:
- Share knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas. You don't need to have green fingers (yet)
- Together with the other Green Ambassadors, form a visible network
- Learn from other residents and ambassadors
- Inspire change in the neighbourhood
- Undertake an activity at least once a year to inspire others to connect with nature
- If you like, think along with the municipality about green plans and projects.
Anyone can become a Green Ambassador! Contact the coordinator for more information. Or apply via the application form.
No. Becoming a Green Ambassador is free. Each Green Ambassador commits on his or her own initiative and chooses how to contribute. There are no imposed tasks or obligations. Lelystad Municipality does not direct activities or projects. Green Ambassadors act from their own initiative. The only 'condition' is that you organise an activity once a year.
Municipality:
- shares its knowledge by offering interesting workshops, lectures or other activities, determined according to the needs of the Green Ambassadors
- offers support from the resident advisers when organising an activity or realising a green idea
- has budget available for green initiatives in public spaces (People Make the Neighbourhood)
- Use the idea broker as a coach to connect, inspire and support the Green Ambassadors to get started themselves.
- contributes to the visibility of the Green Ambassadors
- Where possible, support practical implementation, e.g. by promoting initiatives, providing a location or contributing to promotional materials, etc.
The story of Green Ambassador Jim
Jim has a lot of experience with green roofs. On his home in Warande, he has installed not one, but two roof gardens. He knows all about their benefits, construction and maintenance.
A green roof is a kind of garden on a building. Think of your shed, garage or the flat roof of your house. Jim even organised an information evening for local residents.
Do you have any questions about green roofs? Jim will be happy to help! You can reach him via idea broker Ineke.
Contact the idea broker
Projects of Green Ambassadors
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Building bat boxes
Building bat boxes
Together with Landschapsbeheer Flevoland, the Green Ambassadors have built bat boxes. These boxes provide a safe place for bats in Lelystad to roost and sleep during the day.
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ABC poster of nature in Lelystad
What is growing and flourishing in Lelystad? Residents and teachers could pick up a free ABC poster of Lelystad's nature to find out!
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Habitats for the grass snake
The Green Ambassadors got to work together on creating hotbeds for the grass snake. This allows the snake to lay eggs safely.
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Mowing with a scythe course
Together with Landschapsbeheer Flevoland, Green Ambassador Jan will teach you how to mow with a scythe. This is better for nature and also great fun to do.
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Planting flower bulbs
Organic flower bulbs make public spaces cosier. And it is good for nature. That is why the ambassadors planted flower bulbs in Lelystad!
Help out in the Kitchen Garden
Feel like rolling up your sleeves? Then the Swap Garden is the place to be! You will find the Ruiltuin next to the animal pasture, at Schouw 12-01 in Lelystad. Here, you can enjoy working in the greenery, but also organise meetings or have a cup of coffee. The Ruiltuin was set up in 2008 and covers about 250 square metres. The idea? To create a place where Lelystad residents can bring or exchange plants and shrubs.
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