GerBen van ’t Hek introduces his concept of "butterfly people," which describes individuals who unknowingly set off a chain of events that shape another person's life. This idea is a personal variation of the butterfly theory, focusing on the profound impact one human can have on another.
Marlou Remeeus has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her neighbor, 73-year-old volunteer Toon van Wijnen, after he was scammed and left with high repair costs for his cleaning vehicle. Van Wijnen is a local icon known for voluntarily cleaning the streets in Haarlem and Velsen. The fundraiser aims to cover the expenses so he can continue his service to the community.
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has debuted a rare Welwitschia mirabilis desert plant housed in a specially designed, climate-controlled greenhouse. This unique plant, which can live for over 1,000 years, is native to the coastal deserts of Namibia and Angola and requires specific mist conditions to survive. Although the botanical garden has owned the specimen for 12 years, this is the first time it has been put on public display.
On Saturday, June 27, thrift store De Groene Ezel will hold a flash auction featuring twenty Formula 1 collectibles, such as signed posters and vintage t-shirts. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Stichting Ons Huis Heemskerk to fund the renovation of their front garden.
