Special excursion to inkcap

Friday, October 17 and Friday, October 24, 2025 Up close, it looks like a form of alien life or an octopus, but it's actually a mushroom: the squid fungus. This unique specimen from the stinkhorn family can currently be seen on Texel, in the Waalenburg nature reserve. To witness this remarkable spectacle for yourself, Natuurmonumenten (Dutch Society for Nature Conservation) is organizing exclusive mushroom walks with the squid fungus as its shining centerpiece. The area where the squid fungus grows is only accessible with a guide. Location: Nature Center De Marel, Nieuwlanderweg 38, 1793 EV De Waal. Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Pre-registration for the activities is required and can be done via www.natuurmonumenten.nl/agenda-texel. Participation fee for adults: €11 / Natuurmonumenten members: €7.70. Location: Nature Centre De Marel, Nieuwlanderweg 38, 1793 EV De Waal.

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At the Bird Information Centre in De Cocksdorp you are at the right address for information about bird watching, photography and filming on Texel. You can also go here for binoculars and other bird products. Information about birds In the centre you will find all kinds of information about birds. Such as the most recent sightings of birds on the island. In the centre all current sightings are clearly displayed on a large map. There is also an extensive library with bird books. Beautiful bird films are played on the large LCD TVs. And in the display cases there are many stuffed birds, which you can view up close. Shop and excursions In the Bird Information Centre you will also find a shop with nature conservation articles and binoculars. You can go here for good binoculars from Swarovski, Zeiss and Bynolyt. You will receive extensive advice about these. You are also at the right address for bird DVDs, nature books, nest boxes and feeding systems for your garden. In addition, various bird excursions depart from the Bird Information Centre. Would you like to book a bird excursion at the Bird Information Centre? Tickets are available via this website, check our agenda.

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