In this podcast series, hosted by Matti Baten and Lotte Opdam, three storytellers from Stroomgebied Zuid-Veluwe Speakers who will guide us through agroecological farming practices, old and new connections with nature, local collaborations, and cultural history. What stories—past and present—exist in the South Veluwe Watershed, and who are today’s storytellers?

Episode 1

Traces of History

In this first episode, we take a closer look at the history of the area and the traces of it that can still be read in the landscape today. We interview Marcel van the GraanGeluk Foundation, Clemens, the shepherd of Grebbeveld Schapen &zo, and Phebe from the Valley and Veluwe Water Authority.” the GraanGeluk Foundation, Clemens, the shepherd of Grebbeveld Schapen &zo, and Phebe from the Valley and Veluwe Water Authority.”. They take us to the fields, the burial mounds, and the streams of the South Veluwe River Basin.

Many thanks to our guests
– Marcel Van Silfhout
– Phebe Kloos
– Clemens Oude Groeniger

Episode 2

The storytelling past

In the second episode, we continue our search for how stories from the past still echo in the present. How do residents and food producers connect today with the area, with the land beneath their feet, and with its history? In this episode, we speak with Esther Kuiler of De Ommuurde Tuin, Marieke van Leersum of De Groene Ketel, and Roger Bosch of windmill De Vlijt. They take us along agroecological market gardens, local collaborations, and the connections to our food.”

Many thanks to our guests
– Esther Kuiler
– Marieke van Leersum
– Roger Bosch

Episode 3

Stories about connection

In the third and final episode, we explore what we can learn from the past for the future. How can we restore our connection with the land that has been lost in so many places? And how can we root ourselves more deeply?

We speak with Louise van der Stok about nature education, with Esther Kuiler and Helen de Bruijn of the Ommuurde Tuin, and with sound artist Kristina Mau Hansen. They share their stories about connection—with the landscape, with plants, and with people.

With special thanks to

– Louise van der Stok
– Esther Kuiler
– Helen de Bruijn
– Kristina Mau Hansen