70 years of ecology: overview of events

NIOO 70 years of ecology

70 years of ecology: overview of events

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On 26 June 2024, it is exactly 70 years since the founding of the IOO, the predecessor of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). Below is a growing overview of activities in the lustrum year.

What is the importance of ecology, and how can (70 years of) ecological knowledge help us as the key to the future?

Everyone is welcome to learn about ecology, or to delve further into it. Find the first opportunities below:

  • August 2024 - the importance of water quality. Together with the Dutch Research Agenda, we will boost the biodiversity of Lake Lowlands. Read more about Lowlands Science 2024 (link in Dutch).
  • 20 September until 8 October - 10th edition of the Soil Animal Days. Help out looking for life under our feet! The theme for this special year of the national citizen science project is: A ten for the soil! Everyone can contribute. More at www.bodemdierendagen.nl.
  • Starting in October -  you're welcome every month at the NIOO for a guided tour of the unique, sustainable building and research sites. Groups have always been able to request a guided tour. In addition, in the anniversary year there will be tours that anyone can sign up for individually. Want to know more in advance? Send an e-mail to communicatie@nioo.knaw.nl.
  • Autumn/winter 2024 -  Knowledge Day Bend the curve. Whether it is about biodiversity, the effects of climate change or the sustainable use of our planet: bending the curve to the positive side is much needed.
  • Autumn/winter 2024 - Public lecture, more info will follow...
  • Winter/spring 2025 - Citizen science event. Examples of citizen science, plenty to find at NIOO.
  • Spring 2025 - 70 years of great tit research. What has it taught us all? From the effects of acid rain to ecological relationship problems caused by climate change.
  • June 2025 - 40 years of soil ecology! On 13 June, international soil expert Wim van der Putten will also give his farewell speech.
  • And more...

Do you have your own idea, plan or event with a link to ecology - and fancy doing/achieving more together? Please let us know! You can do so via f.rienks@nioo.knaw.nl