# Nature and biodiversity lectures in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nature-and-biodiversity-lectures-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-10-20T09:23:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A series of educational lectures regarding ecology and biodiversity are scheduled in the Netherlands. 

In Winschoten, expert Bernard Mekelenkamp is set to present on the importance of earthworms for garden soil health, specifically addressing soil compaction, water drainage, and drought resistance. 

Additionally, a lecture in Zuidwolde titled ‘Blau-Blau en Killy-Killy: de tropische natuur van Nederland’ will explore the tropical biodiversity of the Dutch Caribbean islands, including Bonaire, Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Local nature lectures scheduled in Zuidwolde and Winschoten

Upcoming lectures in Zuidwolde and Winschoten will cover the tropical biodiversity of the Dutch Caribbean and the ecological importance of earthworms in gardening.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-nature-lectures-scheduled-in-zuidwolde-and-winschoten

### 2026-10-16: Nature and gardening lectures and insights in the Netherlands

Upcoming events and insights in the Netherlands include a lecture on the role of earthworms in gardening and nature updates regarding local wildlife health.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nature-and-gardening-lectures-and-insights-in-the-netherlands

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