Activities
Here you can find information and register for upcoming Bonsai project activities — and look back at what we've done.
Wave
Impact Testing at Vlassenbroek
From 23 March to 13 April 2026, we will conduct wave impact tests to assess the resistance of the lime-treated cover layer to wave attack on a test section of the ring dike of the Controlled Flood Area Vlassenbroek.
On 2 April 2026, you are invited to visit the test site and witness the wave impact tests in action.
More information and registration in this document:
Marnewaard Disaster Management Exercise
On 14 and 15 April 2026 we will conduct field exercises at our Marnewaard test site, and we would like to invite you to join us.
During these days, we will focus on three topics:
• Mobile barriers
• Anchoring pins / soil staples
• Closing of sand boils
Bonsai Partner Meeting - Groningen, 19–21 May 2026
The Bonsai partnership will convene in Groningen (NL) for its first live partner meeting of 2026. Over three days, the programme will include:
- Dedicated sessions for each work package
- A field trip
- Networking opportunities during dinners and coffee breaks
- A special session for young professionals on the evening of Sunday 18 May
Stakeholders and associated organisations are welcome to join. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact us at bonsai@stowa.nl.