“I enjoy walking alone, but I also like going out with others in the park. When I walk alone, I look around more and there is space for reflection. When I walk with others, it's more about the conversations and being together.”
Hilly: “The Dwingelderveld is, so to speak, my backyard; I grew up here. It feels familiar, yet it's different every time. When I walk, there's always something surprising: a plant that catches my eye or a grazing deer. Nature is always evolving, and that's why it never gets boring! I especially love going to the Dwingeloo heath. I hope to see the arnica or the marsh gentian.”
It feels very familiar
As a child, I already went with my parents to the heathlands, it feels very 'familiar'. I learned to skate on a forest pond and we went down a hill with the sled. We picked currants when we came out of the pool, and I could go on like this for a while. Yes, I think my childhood has been the foundation for my love for the national park. I have many fond memories of the roaming, hiking, and cycling trips and am grateful that I grew up here.
What would I like to pass on to future generations? “Try to consciously enjoy nature and realize that we are a part of it. I would like us to be able to enjoy the national park together, where there is space for plants, animals, and people. People love to be outdoors, to recreate and relax. This should be taken into account, alongside caring for biodiversity and the climate, and I believe this is very possible if we are careful with nature and with each other!”