Het Huis van Bartels
Stichting Het Huis van Bartels
Amersfoort, Netherlands
About
Het Huis van Bartels is a community organisation based in Amersfoort, Netherlands working on community development, nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate +2 more.
Het Huis van Bartels is a neighbourhood organisation run by volunteers in Amersfoort, Netherlands. It works to strengthen social ties in the Liendert-Rustenburg-Schuilenburg districts and to promote nature in the local living environment. Its activities include a community restaurant, a café, an art studio, a food forest, an education garden and a nature education centre, aimed at residents of all ages. The organisation was based at Wiekslag 50 in Amersfoort and was dissolved as a foundation with effect from 1 January 2024, with all activities ceasing.
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Voedselbos Albatrosstraat
Nature & Wildlife conservation
A food forest with nut and fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and pollinator-friendly plants, used for nature experience, education and neighbourhood social cohesion.
Educatietuin & Buurtpark Rustenburg
Education
An education garden offering practical learning on sustainability, healthy food, climate and biodiversity for children, and a neighbourhood park with a food forest and wildflower grassland.
Sociaal Wijkrestaurant
Community development
A multicultural community restaurant where volunteer cooking groups prepare a weekly meal for around 65 visitors.
Theehuis en Terras
Community development
A weekly café where neighbourhood residents meet for coffee, tea and baked goods, with a monthly high tea.
Wijk-Kunstatelier
Arts & Culture
Art workshops led by a local artist, including cards made to welcome new residents and mark life events.
Wijk Natuur & Milieu Educatiecentrum Liendert-Rustenburg
Education
A nature and environmental education centre where mainly children learn about nature through activities such as building nest boxes and examining water creatures.
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1e Sociaal Lintje van Amersfoort
Pluk van de Petteflet Natuur- en Milieuprijs (eervolle vermelding)
Kern met Pit (provinciale 2e prijs)
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De Alliantie Amersfoort, Pro33 College, WZC De Liendert
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