Nature reserve De Esch is located behind the buildings of Rotterdam's old drinking water area. Here you walk on narrow sandy paths and between gigantic trees. You can pick blackberries, climb trees and watch wild flowers. Who knows, you might hear an owl calling in the tall trees.

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February 17, 2021

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Polder De Esch is part of the green corridor that runs through Rotterdam. From the Rotte, via the Kralingse bos, Burgemeester Oudlaan, Honingerdijk, De Esch to the island of Brienenoord. …

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Wednesday 25 March

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Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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