Tile-Swapping Action Duinoord 2026
Neighborhood Tile-Swapping Action Duinoord 2026 – Tiles out, plants in!
On Saturday, May 9, 2026 (12:00–16:00), it’s time again for the 5th edition of Tile Swapping Duinoord (tegelwippen in Dutch)! Bring your bricks, tiles and pavers to the community center (Sweelinckplein 42) and exchange them for free plants. Please register in advance via the link on this page.
By replacing tiles with greenery, we make our neighborhood more beautiful, cooler, and better for bees and butterflies. Plants also help absorb rainwater during heavy showers.
In recent years, more than 100 local residents have participated. Together, we’ve replaced thousands of tiles and bricks with plants! Will you join us this year?
Where can the tiles/bricks come from?
- Your front or back garden
- The sidewalk along your own façade
- You may remove up to one and a half paving stones (±45 cm) along your façade for a façade garden. Make sure at least 1.5 meters of walking space remains on the sidewalk
- Other areas can also be greened, such as community gardens, playgrounds, or shared courtyards
Who can participate?
Everyone from the neighborhood is welcome! In addition to residents, this includes:
- Schools (e.g., greening schoolyards)
- Shop owners (e.g., creating façade gardens)
- Businesses (e.g., greening courtyards)
- Sports clubs (e.g, greening parking areas)
What can you expect on Saturday, May 9?
- Free organic plants in exchange for tiles
- Advice on plants, design, and maintenance of a façade garden
- Help from an enthusiastic neighborhood team with removing tiles, transporting them, and creating the façade garden
- Birdhouses made by students from De Poort
- Coffee, tea, and a friendly atmosphere with neighbors
Keep an eye on our website for even more extras.
How can you sign up?
- Ready to start removing tiles? Register in advance via https://emea.dcv.ms/9fGQBtN4Gj; (use this code ‘aanvraagnummer’: OS-9481). Please indicate how many tiles you expect to bring.
- Need help with transport? We’re happy to assist—just send an email to
duurzaam@duinoord-denhaag.nl.
Together we make Duinoord greener and more pleasant.
Will you join us?
