Do you want to learn more about (water) gardening and explore the city ecology of Amsterdam? In 2023 we opened the public artwork Otterdam in the Westerpark and two artworks followed in Amstelpark and Marineterrein in 2024. Otterdam is an experimental breeding ground for all kinds of indigenous water plants that are lacking in our city ecology. In spring 2025 we are hosting severel rounds of workshops.

The Otterdam water garden is a breeding ground for all kinds of water plants species and animals. The installment is a place to connect with life in and around the water. In this workshop, we investigate the existing ecological structures of the city form the perspective of animals and especially the otter. How can we increase the biodiversity of Amsterdam in general? And how can cities and parks become a place to live for the otter and other animals?

Water gardening
In this series of workshops, you will broaden your knowledge of urban ecology, approaching it from the perspective of animals and other forms of life. By actively planting aquatic plants along the banks or on floating islands, we also learn more about water gardening and urban ecology.

The workshops will be hosted by Theun Karelse. Here you find an overview of several workshops (registration is needed).

Locations: Amstelpark & Marineterrein
Dates workshops: Feb/May/June/July 2025, exact dates are listed in the overview.

Participation is free of charge.
Registration is needed, register via: info@transnatural.org