Blossoming among spoil heaps: how 1,000 years of lead mining gave birth to banks of pansies and pennycress

"Despite their delicate appearance, these specialist plants can live in soils 30 times more toxic than most other species can tolerate. As they grow, metallophytes act as “hyper-accumulators”, cleansing the soils that feed them through a process called #phytoremediation. This turns the metals they absorb through their roots into complex organic compounds, which are locked away below the surface once the plants die."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/27/blossoming-spoil-heaps-plants-metallophytes-heavy-metal-aoe

Purifying Park Afternoon! Want to lend us a hand?

De Ceuvel, Wednesday, October 7 at 01:30 PM GMT+2

What: Volunteer afternoon focused on the Purifying Park at De Ceuvel

Who is it for: This activity is for adults who enjoy rolling up their sleeves outdoors and want to learn more about greenery, biodiversity, phytoremediation, and collectively caring for a healthy living environment.

When: 8 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov

Times: 13:30 – 16:30

Admission: Participation is free. It would be great if you sign up in advance via [email protected]

Purifying Park Afternoon! Will you join us?

De Ceuvel was built on an old shipyard with polluted soil. During the time we are here, we are working to clean the soil through plants (phytoremediation), while at the same time creating a pleasant green space! We do this not only for ourselves, but also for plants and animals. With low costs and lots of DIY.

Would you like to join? We would really appreciate it! We can use all the helping hands we can get to make it happen. Along the way, you can learn more about how phytoremediation and a Zoöp work. Together we do whatever is needed at that moment, such as pruning, sowing, taking soil samples, etc. At the end, we wrap up with a drink from us at the café.
Please sign up via [email protected]
Tip: wear sturdy shoes, and something long on your legs is recommended
Last minute? Then come to the central square, where you’ll find us by the wheelbarrows.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/purifying-park-afternoon-want-to-lend-us-a-hand-15

Purifying Park Afternoon! Want to lend us a hand?

De Ceuvel, Wednesday, July 1 at 01:30 PM GMT+2

What: Volunteer afternoon focused on the Purifying Park at De Ceuvel

Who is it for: This activity is for adults who enjoy rolling up their sleeves outdoors and want to learn more about greenery, biodiversity, phytoremediation, and collectively caring for a healthy living environment.

When: 8 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov

Times: 13:30 – 16:30

Admission: Participation is free. It would be great if you sign up in advance via [email protected]

Purifying Park Afternoon! Will you join us?

De Ceuvel was built on an old shipyard with polluted soil. During the time we are here, we are working to clean the soil through plants (phytoremediation), while at the same time creating a pleasant green space! We do this not only for ourselves, but also for plants and animals. With low costs and lots of DIY.

Would you like to join? We would really appreciate it! We can use all the helping hands we can get to make it happen. Along the way, you can learn more about how phytoremediation and a Zoöp work. Together we do whatever is needed at that moment, such as pruning, sowing, taking soil samples, etc. At the end, we wrap up with a drink from us at the café.
Please sign up via [email protected]
Tip: wear sturdy shoes, and something long on your legs is recommended
Last minute? Then come to the central square, where you’ll find us by the wheelbarrows.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/purifying-park-afternoon-want-to-lend-us-a-hand-10

Purifying Park Afternoon! Want to lend us a hand?

De Ceuvel, Wednesday, September 2 at 01:30 PM GMT+2

What: Volunteer afternoon focused on the Purifying Park at De Ceuvel

Who is it for: This activity is for adults who enjoy rolling up their sleeves outdoors and want to learn more about greenery, biodiversity, phytoremediation, and collectively caring for a healthy living environment.

When: 8 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov

Times: 13:30 – 16:30

Admission: Participation is free. It would be great if you sign up in advance via [email protected]

Purifying Park Afternoon! Will you join us?

De Ceuvel was built on an old shipyard with polluted soil. During the time we are here, we are working to clean the soil through plants (phytoremediation), while at the same time creating a pleasant green space! We do this not only for ourselves, but also for plants and animals. With low costs and lots of DIY.

Would you like to join? We would really appreciate it! We can use all the helping hands we can get to make it happen. Along the way, you can learn more about how phytoremediation and a Zoöp work. Together we do whatever is needed at that moment, such as pruning, sowing, taking soil samples, etc. At the end, we wrap up with a drink from us at the café.
Please sign up via [email protected]
Tip: wear sturdy shoes, and something long on your legs is recommended
Last minute? Then come to the central square, where you’ll find us by the wheelbarrows.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/purifying-park-afternoon-want-to-lend-us-a-hand-11

Purifying Park Afternoon! Want to lend us a hand?

De Ceuvel, Wednesday, June 3 at 01:30 PM GMT+2

What: Volunteer afternoon focused on the Purifying Park at De Ceuvel

Who is it for: This activity is for adults who enjoy rolling up their sleeves outdoors and want to learn more about greenery, biodiversity, phytoremediation, and collectively caring for a healthy living environment.

When: 8 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov

Times: 13:30 – 16:30

Admission: Participation is free. It would be great if you sign up in advance via [email protected]

Purifying Park Afternoon! Will you join us?

De Ceuvel was built on an old shipyard with polluted soil. During the time we are here, we are working to clean the soil through plants (phytoremediation), while at the same time creating a pleasant green space! We do this not only for ourselves, but also for plants and animals. With low costs and lots of DIY.

Would you like to join? We would really appreciate it! We can use all the helping hands we can get to make it happen. Along the way, you can learn more about how phytoremediation and a Zoöp work. Together we do whatever is needed at that moment, such as pruning, sowing, taking soil samples, etc. At the end, we wrap up with a drink from us at the café.
Please sign up via [email protected]
Tip: wear sturdy shoes, and something long on your legs is recommended
Last minute? Then come to the central square, where you’ll find us by the wheelbarrows.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/purifying-park-afternoon-want-to-lend-us-a-hand-12

Purifying Park Afternoon! Want to lend us a hand?

De Ceuvel, Wednesday, November 4 at 01:30 PM GMT+1

What: Volunteer afternoon focused on the Purifying Park at De Ceuvel

Who is it for: This activity is for adults who enjoy rolling up their sleeves outdoors and want to learn more about greenery, biodiversity, phytoremediation, and collectively caring for a healthy living environment.

When: 8 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov

Times: 13:30 – 16:30

Admission: Participation is free. It would be great if you sign up in advance via [email protected]

Purifying Park Afternoon! Will you join us?

De Ceuvel was built on an old shipyard with polluted soil. During the time we are here, we are working to clean the soil through plants (phytoremediation), while at the same time creating a pleasant green space! We do this not only for ourselves, but also for plants and animals. With low costs and lots of DIY.

Would you like to join? We would really appreciate it! We can use all the helping hands we can get to make it happen. Along the way, you can learn more about how phytoremediation and a Zoöp work. Together we do whatever is needed at that moment, such as pruning, sowing, taking soil samples, etc. At the end, we wrap up with a drink from us at the café.
Please sign up via [email protected]
Tip: wear sturdy shoes, and something long on your legs is recommended
Last minute? Then come to the central square, where you’ll find us by the wheelbarrows.

https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/purifying-park-afternoon-want-to-lend-us-a-hand-13

RE: https://climatejustice.social/@solarmunk/116267743382752442

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday!

#Phytoremediation