Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen

 
Highlights

Highlights of the goals Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen is working towards as a Zoöp:

• A living biodiversity site around the fort 
  Active work is being done on and around the Kunstfort to increase biodiversity, including on a field of approximately 950 m² near the fort. New shrubs and flowering plants are being planted and sections of grass are being removed to make room for more variety. Food and shelter spots are being created for bees, butterflies, birds and other small animals. A living landscape is gradually growing in which more and more species feel at home.
  
  
• Raising awareness and giving meaning to the place
  Visitors, artists, volunteers and staff are introduced to the Zoöp philosophy. They reflect on what their actions mean for all life on and around the Kunstfort. When making plans or creating artworks, the impact on both people and nature is always considered, and advice is sought from the "Speaker for the Living" where needed.
  
  
• Making the Zoöp visible in communications and stories 
  The organisation's Zoöp identity is actively shared through exhibitions, events, social media and education. This grows awareness among visitors and users of what it means to share a place with other forms of life.
  
  
• Documenting and embedding working methods 
  The Zoöp way of working is becoming increasingly embedded in policy and agreements – from guidelines in contracts and collaboration with freelancers to formal "Zoöp conditions" that help make decisions consistently.