Are you ready to make your summer unforgettable? Join us for the Join For Water packraft weekend on August 15 and 16 in the beautiful Biesbosch National Park, Netherlands. This is your chance to be part of a unique adventure that combines nature, athleticism, and a great cause!
Who are we looking for? We are looking for adventurous souls with a good basic fitness level, who not only love nature and its fauna and flora but also work well in a team. Do you have a passion for water and nature, and are you willing to commit to fundraising? Then you are the ideal candidate to complete our team of 8 enthusiastic participants for the last 5 available spots!
What can you expect? Expect an adventure where you will not only intensely experience the beauty of the Biesbosch, but also actively contribute to the protection of important wetlands in our project areas in Benin. With the help of ultra-light packrafts and under the guidance of our motivated Join For Water colleagues and Travelbase rangers, we promise you a safe and unforgettable adventure. And of course, a bit of mud on your paddle is part of the experience!
Three reasons to participate:
- Direct impact: Your participation helps protect vulnerable wetlands in Benin. You thus contribute to sustainable water projects and the protection of local ecosystems. How cool is that!
- Adventurous connection: Escape the daily routine and connect with like-minded adventurers and breathtaking nature. This is your chance to push your boundaries in one of the most beautiful water-rich areas of the Netherlands.
- Educational experience: Learn from our specialist Kim about the crucial role wetlands play and how our projects improve the lives of local communities.
Are you ready to sail with us? This is your chance to not only experience an exciting weekend but also to make a significant contribution to the right to water for humans and nature, today and tomorrow! Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
Sign up now for an unforgettable experience!
For more information and registration: click here!
Wetlands in Netherlands at National Parc the Biesbosch and wetlands in Benin? Our Benin specialist Alexia Guebels explains why they are so important. Your participation to the Packraft trail helps to protect these valuable pieces of land!
Our project in the wetlands of Athiémé in Benin is a win-win situation for both the ecosystem and the local communities. Wetlands are threatened by overuse of water for irrigation. Hence, Join For Water is providing access to irrigation water via groundwater by drilling boreholes. In addition, Join For Water has equipped producers with irrigation systems to use groundwater more efficiently. The wetlands, being protected from water overexploitation, can provide their ecosystem services such as flood regulation, recharging of the aquifer and habitat for fish. Having access to these valuable services significantly increases the resilience of the rural population living in the floodplain of the Mono River.
