Volunteer Day in the Gardens of Mien Ruys
As part of NL Doet, the national volunteer campaign of the Oranje Fonds, the team from Buro Mien Ruys rolled up their sleeves on Friday 14 March to prepare the Gardens of Mien Ruys for spring.
A wonderful day of togetherness and gardening in Dedemsvaart!
On Friday 14 March 2025, the Tuinen Mien Ruys in Dedemsvaart were all about the national volunteer day NL Doet! No fewer than 40 enthusiastic volunteers came together to roll up their sleeves and give the gardens a fresh look. It was a day full of hard work, conviviality and above all, lots of fun! The entire team of Buro Mien Ruys rolled up their sleeves and also helped out in Dedemsvaart on this day.
All volunteers were warmly welcomed with a cup of coffee, tea and a delicious biscuit, so that everyone could start the day well prepared. After a word of welcome and an explanation of the various tasks, we got to work. The morning was dedicated to a thorough cleaning of the gardens. From potting plants, sweeping the paths to pruning and trimming the borders, there was something for everyone to do. Under the guidance of the expert employees and experienced volunteers of the foundation, the teams worked efficiently and with great enthusiasm on their tasks.
Volunteer Day NL Doet
The atmosphere was great, with everyone fully committed to making the gardens come back to their former glory. And halfway through the day it was time for a well-deserved break! At 12:30 the volunteers enjoyed a delicious lunch with freshly made soup and tasty sandwiches. This moment not only offered the opportunity to recover, but also to exchange experiences and look back with satisfaction on the work done.
Thanks to the efforts of the garden staff and volunteers, the gardens in Dedemsvaart now look beautiful again. A day not to be forgotten!
The Gardens Mien Ruys will reopen to the public on April 1, 2025. The days are getting longer and sunnier, the colors of spring are becoming visible and slowly but surely everything is in bloom again. It is definitely worth visiting the gardens with all the heritage of Mien Ruys!
As the bearer of her name and as the guardian and continuator of her heritage, we gladly contribute our green bit to the management and preservation of these unique gardens. View the impression of this successful day!
