Newsletter March 2025
Spring is in full swing and the first weekend of March was already fantastic! We hope this is a harbinger of more zonneschijn☀️. In this newsletter we have once again gathered some great updates and information for you. From an inspiring Flevo's Pen to the latest announcements, there is something for everyone. We hope you are as excited as we are about the upcoming events and initiatives. Don't forget to follow us on social media and the Flevo Nature app, and have fun participating in the activities we have planned for you.
Enjoy reading and see you soon!
Newsletter
Every quarter you (our annual and seasonal guests) receive this newsletter. Occasionally we also send a mailing to our short-stay tourist guests. Would you also like to receive these mailings? Then subscribe via: Flevo Natuur newsletter
Start camping season - Thursday, March 27!
The camping season begins on March 28. Due to the expected inclement weather conditions for next Friday and Saturday, our camp guests may arrive as early as Thursday, March 27. Want an extra sepkey? If so, pick it up later in the week, so please do not pick it up until after March 28. Do you have a different car? Then send an e-mail to info@flevonatuur.nl before March 28 with the old and new license plate number so we can adjust it in our system for a smooth check-in. Upon arrival, everyone will receive issue 13 of PUUR Magazine. Read it carefully - it's another fantastic issue! Don't forget to download the Flevo Nature app for opening hours and other handy information. We wish our campers a great season, full of sunshine, events, zen, fellowship and fun!
Bike stickers
Bike stickers for 2025 will be available at the front desk starting March 30.
Pure Magazine
Once you've built everything up as a seasonal guest, sit back and read our PUUR Magazine. We'd love to hear what you think! As an annual guest, we would also like to hear your opinion. Have you picked up your copy at reception yet? Share your feedback with us via this online form! You can fill in a few short questions about the magazine until July 1. We look forward to your response!
Why walking is good for you:
10 reasons to put on the hiking boots
Walking is often praised for its health benefits, but why is it actually so good for you? The beauty of walking is that it is so simple: you step out your front door and you can start right away. It is also one of the cheapest ways to exercise. Other than a pair of comfortable shoes and clothes, you don't need much else. And the best part is: you are outside enjoying nature. Because walking (unlike running, for example) is easy to maintain, you can burn more energy in the long run. In addition, hiking is little injury prone, so you can feel free to do it several times a week. In this article, we list 10 reasons why walking is so good for both your body and mind. Put on your shoes and hit the trail!
1. You improve your fitness
Walking is a great way to improve your fitness. According to the Dutch Standard for Healthy Exercise, we should get half an hour of moderately intensive exercise every day. Although gentle walking has little effect on your fitness, brisk walking increases your heart rate and breathing, which contributes to a stronger heart and better blood circulation. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Your lungs also benefit, as you train your lung capacity to absorb and transport more oxygen through your blood vessels.
2. Good for your bones
Walking is excellent for your bones. Using muscles, bones and cartilage stimulates the production of new bone cells. This helps prevent bone decalcification (osteoporosis). A brisk walk helps keep your bones strong, and your cartilage firm. This is especially important as you age.
3. You strengthen your muscles
By walking regularly, you keep your muscles in top shape, including your heart - after all, that's a muscle too! Want to strengthen your leg muscles extra? Then hike up hilly terrain, for example, to help your muscles develop.
4. Preventing obesity
Walking is a great way to maintain weight or lose weight. Because you can walk for a relatively long time, you burn a lot of energy and fat. Of course, it is important to keep an eye on your nutrition as well. How many calories you burn depends on your pace, the length of your walk and your body weight. On average, one hour of walking (at a speed of 5 mph) burns about 300 calories.
5. Relaxation for your mind
Walking in nature is not only good for your body, but also for your mind. It helps organize your thoughts, or set aside negative thoughts by focusing on your surroundings or your own cadence. This relaxation has positive effects on your physical health, such as through better sleep, which makes you feel better physically.
6. Increased creativity
Beethoven took long walks through the Viennese valleys to find inspiration for his compositions. Hiking often helps solve problems or find new ideas. According to research from Stanford University, walking stimulates creativity. Even a short eight-minute walk can help refresh your mind and gain new insights.
7. Improved mood
Walking produces dopamine, the "happiness hormone," which makes you feel euphoric. The more often you walk, the faster the effect is noticeable. Moreover, the fresh air of nature has a positive influence on your mood and energy level. Want a really good breath of fresh air? Then seek out a beach walk! Research from North Carolina State University shows that walking by the sea can help prevent psychological and physical complaints.
8. Extra vitamin D
A walk outdoors automatically means more sunlight, which is important for the production of vitamin D. This vitamin plays a crucial role in strengthening your bones and teeth and supports your immune system and mental health. Sufficient vitamin D lowers the risk of mental illness.
9. Structure for your day
By making walking a regular part of your daily routine, you give structure to your day. Especially if you spend a lot of time behind a desk, a daily walk will help you stay active and refresh your mind.
10. Social interaction
Hiking is also a perfect way to meet new people and promote social interaction. It can be a fun way to engage in conversation, exchange thoughts or just enjoy nature together. Research shows that many people feel lonely. Hiking offers an approachable way to break that loneliness while improving your mental health.
Now get to work!
You won't notice the benefits of walking until you go out regularly. Make it a habit to walk at least half an hour daily. This not only helps you stay physically fit, but also mentally bright and happy. The Health Council recommends a minimum of 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise per week as an adult, spread over several days. You should feel like your body is in action - your heart rate speeds up and you may start to sweat a little. So, put on your shoes and start walking today!
Dogs
A recurring topic, unfortunately! At our beautiful campground, we all want to enjoy clean trails and fields. Cleaning up dog waste is a small effort, but makes a big difference. By taking responsibility together, we ensure that both people and four-legged friends can enjoy a fresh and clean environment. Let's help each other and remind ourselves to always have a bag for emergency on hand. That way we will make our campground a place that everyone can be proud of!
Walking together
Every Saturday at 09:00 we start a joint walk from the reception. Walking is good for you, and of course together is always more sociable than alone! Put on your old shoes or boots and walk with us. We'll make a nice walk of about an hour, so you'll be back just before coffee time. It is an informal activity and you decide each time if you want to walk with us or not. We always discuss on the day itself where we will go, for example through the Hulkestein Forest or around the Laakse Slenk. Note: dogs are not allowed.
Flevo Nature Interest Group (BFN).
The Flevo Nature Interest Group (BFN) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year! A time to reflect on our work and the role we play within the Flevo Nature community.
We are a group of volunteers who work enthusiastically to represent the interests of guests at Flevo Natuur. When there are questions or problems, we are ready to bring them to the attention of the N.N.T. In addition, we inform all our members through a newsletter, which is sent at least four times a year. Nevertheless, we notice that there are still many guests who are not aware of our existence and activities.
To change that, the board has decided to temporarily open the BFN's website to all guests. This way you can discover for yourself what the BFN does and the benefits of membership. Take a moment to take a look at our website and who knows, maybe you'll want to sign up as a member too!
Website: www.bfn-info.nl
Signing up is easy at info@bfn-info.nl or by filling out the registration form on the website. The membership fee for an entire year is only €12.50. Partner members can join for free.
May we welcome you as a new member soon?
Season opener
Let's usher in the new season together on Saturday, March 29, starting at 8:00 pm. Come enjoy a fun evening of music, dancing and a great atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you all again and having an unforgettable start to the season together! Until 22:00 you will receive two consumption tokens upon entry to use that evening.
Vacancy
Vacancy: Facility Assistant M/F
Are you not averse to cleaning and enjoy making our guests (including yourself 😜) happy with sparkling clean showers, toilets, accommodations, pools or saunas? Then we are looking for you! During busy periods, such as Ascension, Pentecost and summer vacations, we can really use extra help.
What you will do:
- Cleaning of bathroom facilities on Mondays and/or Fridays
- From 07:00 to 09:00 help with cleaning the pools and saunas
- Cleaning of accommodations, mainly on Mondays and Fridays
What we offer you:
- A friendly and collegial working atmosphere
- Working within a small team
- Working at a beautiful naturist campsite in one green environment
- A good salary
Application process:
Would you like to come and help us? Contact Jolanda to discuss the possibilities.
Work, plan them carefully!
Please note: Noise from work such as sanding, carpentry and pruning is not allowed during school vacations, holidays and on Sundays through October 31. During these periods, the intention is for everyone to enjoy undisturbed peace and quiet.
Vacation dates for the upcoming term are as follows:
✔︎ May vacation: from Monday, April 21 to Sunday, May 11.
✔︎ Ascension period: from Wednesday, May 28 to Sunday, June 1
✔︎ Pentecost: from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9
If you have any work to do, we request that you do not do so during the aforementioned periods, nor on Sundays. In addition, outside the vacation periods, we would like to ask you to be considerate of your fellow recreationists, especially during nice weather. We hope you have a great time and fully enjoy your stay!
Welcome Carine & And what comes next in the pharmacy?
Hello guests of Flevo Nature,
My name is Carine Braam and since the beginning of February I work in this beautiful vacation park at the reception. The first weeks have been good so now it is time to introduce myself to you.
It's great to be able to work at Flevo Nature! I myself have been a guest of Flevo Nature several times and of course I continue to do so. Naturism runs like a thread through my life, both at home and abroad. At the end of 2023, after a beautiful RV trip through Europe, I moved to Almere Oosterwold. A unique and new rural area where I can live together with husband and dog greener, more sustainable and outside the Randstad. In my spare time I am among other things active as a volunteer, I provide meditations with singing bowls and I like to visit the sauna.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Carine
Pharmacy
A new unit has been placed on the plaza, which currently has the word "pharmacy" on it. It is great that there have been questions about the possible arrival of a pharmacy at Flevo Nature. The administrator of the Facebook page Positive Flevo also posted a message:
"There is a building, which a passing Rotterdam resident immediately called the 'aquarium'. No one knows what it will be. Even the administrators' in-depth research has not yet yielded any answers. It's a fun conversation piece for the chatting sauna. The secret lies in the management's desk drawer. Exciting! What do you guys think? Care facility? Sports center? Pancake house?."
Nearly 100 responses came in, with all kinds of ideas. We will keep it exciting for a while. Above you can see a picture of the material that will be used. We won't reveal more 😂, but it will be really beautiful!
Supermarket contact
Unfortunately, the superintendent, Vincent, is currently unavailable by phone due to a technical error. If you want to ask him anything, you can send an e-mail to: uwkruidenier@outlook.com.
Cows at the Laakse Slenk
The cows are no longer returning to the Laakse Slenk. Meanwhile, the Forestry Commission has removed all the fences. We asked our forester, Lisa Wassenaar, about the situation:
"For the management evaluation of the area, several issues were examined, including water management and the effect of previous measures taken on the intended developments. The Forestry Commission went out into the field with experts in the field of pocket forests to seek advice. A student also conducted graduate research on these issues.
A comparison was made between an ungrazed part of the forest and a part where grazing was still occurring. The conclusion was that grazing led to species-poor and trivial vegetation, which is not desirable. We strive for a biodiverse and sustainable forest. Grazing inhibits forest rejuvenation and makes the forest floor vulnerable, whereas undisturbed development of the forest floor and vegetation is desirable.
In addition, the cows versed the water crassula, an invasive exotic species harmful to aquatic life.
Finally, the dog ban remains in effect in this area."
Lisa Wassenaar, Senior Forester Public.
Flevo Nature - N.N.T. bv
Most of you may already know, but N.N.T. stands for Het Nederlands Nationaal Naturistenterrein, the official name of our vacation park as registered in the trade register. The name we use for our guests is Flevo Natuur. Sometimes confusion can arise, for example when paying by bank transfer, because the name and number do not match.
Flevo Nature takes its name from the province of Flevoland, in which the park is located. Flevoland is named after the historic Flevo Lake (Lacus Flevo), which was named in 44 AD by the Roman geographer Pomponius Mela. The park opened its doors on July 1, 1978, and has since grown from a barren polder to a green vacation park.
Flevo library
You may have already heard: the Flevo-theek has moved! Corrie and her helpers are extremely happy with the new location. They worked hard to make the move happen without interruption. The result is worth it! We encourage you to visit soon, because it is really worth it.
Message from the Flevo-theek volunteers:
"FLEVO-THEEK MOVED
On Saturday, March 29, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., we hope to welcome you to our renovated location across from the restaurant. Stop by for a drink and a bite to eat!
We are extremely happy with our new home and the completely new interior. Over the past few weeks we have worked hard to assemble over 65 cabinets and move the entire collection, which went smoothly thanks to the help of volunteers. We are now completely ready for the new season and are open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. For books, puzzles and games everyone is very welcome in the new Flevo-theek.
See you March 29th!"
Greetings Corrie, Judy and Paul
Fiber optic work started
We have started the excavation work for the installation of the fiber optic ring line at Flevo Natuur. This will improve internet stability. During this work, we are also making preliminary adjustments to the infrastructure.
We understand that this may cause some temporary inconvenience and will do our best to keep it to a minimum. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience!
Please note that this work is for the general infrastructure of the park and therefore not for individual annual sites.
Sculpture
Veronica Vos, who runs the sculpture courses, is currently enjoying her vacation elsewhere for a while. As soon as she returns, we will consult with her to find a new location for the sculpting activities. We are confident that this will work out again.
Energy Rates
In January, we sent an email to our annual guests with the energy rates as of the last meter reading. However, that email did not yet mention the rate for return delivery. This tariff is €0.10 per kWh (almost 50% more than other suppliers), in case you supply more energy than you consume.
The rate for energy for (pre)seasonal guests in 2025 is €0.47 per kWh.
New Rental Accommodations
In December, we announced that new rental chalets were coming, and we are happy to report that the Flevo Suites have now been installed! These modern chalets offer a great new option for our rental guests. Although the suites are already in place, there is still some work to do before they are completely finished.
Check out the: Flevo Suite
View the chalet here: Flevo Chalet
Camera Stickers
As announced in the last newsletter, camera stickers are now available at the front desk. These stickers can help you ensure extra privacy during your stay. They can be picked up free of charge. We encourage everyone to take advantage of them so that together we can contribute to a safe and comfortable environment for all. Soon the stickers will also be available at the pool area.
Upcoming Activities
- March 28: Season opening Opgietfeest
- March 29: Opening Season Festival
- March 30: Splash hour and Kidsopgiet
- April 5: Singing bowl ritual
- April 13: Singing bowl ceremony
- April 19: Singing bowl ritual
- April 20: Opgietdag "Happy Easter / Spring is in the air"
- April 20: Easter bingo
- April 21: Pancake Easter Party
- April 26: Opgietdag "Royal Enjoyment"
- April 27: Singing Bowl Ceremony, Splash Hour and Kidsopgiet
- April 27: King's Pub Quiz
- May 03: singing bowl ritual, Gin Tonic tasting
- May 11: Singing bowl ceremony
- May 16-18: BlootGewewoon! SaunaFest
- May 17: Singing bowl ritual
- May 24: Show casting day "At the Movies"
- May 25: Singing Bowl Ceremony, Splash Hour and Kidsopgiet
- May 29: Ascension Day Ascension Day
- May 31: Singing bowl ritual, Ascension, Live band
- June 7: Pentecost, Live music, Singing bowl ritual
- June 8: Revival day "Time Machine"
- June 8: Bingo
- June 15: Open day NFN "On vacation at Flevo Nature"
- June 21: Midsummer Night Revival Marathon, Singing Bowl Ritual
- June 21: Herring Party
- June 29: Singing Bowl Ceremony, Splash Hour and Kidsopgiet
New: Singing bowl ritual
Twice a month on Sundays at 10 a.m. there will be a singing bowlceremony held in the Kelo sauna. Due to its great popularity, our ascension team is expanding the offer and adding the singing bowlrituals to the bio-salt stone sauna. These rituals take place twice a month on Saturdays at 7:00 pm. You can easily sign up online. In order to give everyone a chance to participate, we kindly ask you to make reservations no more than once a month.
Book here
Will you be our new colleague at Grand Café The Center?
Are you or do you know someone who is looking for a new challenge in a cozy and dynamic work environment? Would you like to contribute to the unique atmosphere at Grand Café Het Centrum and be part of an enthusiastic team? Then we are looking for you!
We are looking to fill the following positions for the season (April - November):
- Employee Service
- Kitchen Help
- Cook
Flevo's Pen
"I am Michael Sarink and I passed the pen on from Jeanette, whom I regularly meet at the Saturday morning walk. I, along with my wife Ingrid, have a chalet on the quail. (Our fourth spot in over 5 years, but more on that later).
My first naturist vacation was in 1990, and it was at Flevo Nature. As a single parent with two children ages 2 and 6, I decided to take the plunge into naturist camping, and I have never regretted it. On the contrary! However, when I arrived at Flevo with two kids in a fully loaded car, and saw all these naked people walking around, I got a bit scared. But then I took off my clothes, put up my tent and after a few hours I was used to it. I went back a few more times for a short vacation with the tent or the caravan borrowed from my parents, but eventually I went more and more often to France, the country where I am very much chez moi. After several campsites, including in the Ardeche, I ended up at the Couderc, in the Dordogne, in 1996 and that was really coming home for me. (So that was coming home to a country where you feel at home.) I have been a regular there, all these years, and since 2007 with Ingrid. Lately we have been going that way a little less often. Of course, that also has to do with the beautiful place, which we have at Flevo Natuur.
In 2019, we had the idea to see if a seasonal or annual pitch at Flevo Natuur would be something for us. Going to the Couderc twice a year is great fun, but we actually thought that six months of waiting before we could go again was quite long.
Each time, when we drove back to Holland, we were blood-soaked, and the first 300 kilometers usually passed in somber silence.
We went to the open house and were immediately sold. (And so was the mobile home at the Valken, which we had viewed!) No more waiting six months, but every Friday, after work, pack up the car, go to Flevo, get the bags in the wagon, go to the caravan, unpack, and armed with the strippenkaart (eleven get ten pay) go to the Grand Café for the weekly snack. (Or was it daily snack?) Great, what a feast! Alas: the strip card is no more, those days are gone. But we can still be found at the bar on Friday afternoons, and we still find it a very cozy place.
Okay, so we had a great time every weekend, time passes, and before you know it, 8 months have passed. High time for another mobile home! Also at the Falcons but a little bigger and more luxurious. When we had just spent a week in our "new" caravan, corona broke out. Although everything had to close (especially the catering we missed) we found in this situation Flevo the best place to stay. And, when you are here more often, and for longer periods of time, including in winter, you need a better insulated cabin, so then you switch from a mobile home to a chalet. We found this one at the Foxes and there we lasted (yes, you won't believe it!) almost three years. It was a beautiful spot at the edge of the woods, but difficult to reach in bad weather, also because Ingrid was getting worse on her feet.
Searched for a chalet on the paved road and found it on the Quail. We have been here for a year now, and no!!!: it is not for sale (yet)............
Meanwhile, we are still thoroughly enjoying ourselves here and hope to do so for years to come. I pass the pen to Antoinette Molenkamp-van Roon".
Special Events for the Agenda
🧖 BareFamily! SaunaFest - May 17, 2025
Get your tickets soon for the BlootGewewoon! SaunaFest!
Lover of sauna, wellness and pure relaxation? Mark Saturday, May 17, 2025 in your calendar! The festival returns to Flevo Natuur with exclusive infusions in the large Kelo sauna, wellness rituals in the steam room, yoga and meditation sessions, and workshops for body and mind. More information to follow!
💃 Latin Day - July 5, 2025
Experience the ultimate freedom with salsa, bachata and merengue, combined with wellness and Caribbean food. A day full of tropical vibes and pure relaxation!
🌸 Natupop Festival - July 25 to 27, 2025
A unique multi-day festival where music, nature and wellness come together. Enjoy live performances, sauna, massages and atmospheric evenings under the stars.
