Looking to step outside the classroom and raise young people’s awareness of litter, water issues, and urban biodiversity in an active and engaging way?
Join us on the Brussels Canal for a kayaking experience!
From the water, students explore the city from a fresh perspective while actively taking part in collecting floating waste. This hands-on, immersive activity combines fun and learning, while clearly highlighting the scale of pollution and its impact on nature.
A true win-win, learning, action, and enjoyment all in one outing!
LEARNING IN ACTION
Kayak cleanup in the center of brussels
⚠️Important – Participation Conditions
Students aged 16 and over may take part in this activity independently. Students aged 12 to 16 must be accompanied in the kayak by a person older than 16 in order to participate.
For every 18 students, we require 2 accompanying adults to join us on the water.
All participants must be able to swim.
THE ACTIVITY
Introduction
We’ll kick off with a brief introduction about our organization, the environmental challenges we tackle, and the solutions we develop and promote.
Cleanup mission
Grab your nets and put your trash-fishing skills to the test while paddling on the Canal.
Sorting & wrap-up
Once your bins are full, compare your catch and help sort the trash. Teamwork is key, you’ll also assist our guide with handling the kayaks before and after the adventure
PRACTICAL DETAILS
⏳ Duration
10–20 people → 2 hours
20–40 people → 2h45
📍 Meeting Point
Quai des Péniches 8, 1000 Brussels
WHAT TO BRING
We provide all necessary equipment, but please wear:
✅ Raincoat & rain pants (you might get a bit wet!)
✅ Closed shoes (no sandals or slippers)
🔒 A secure storage container is available to store your bags during the activity
EXTRA INFORMATION
Safety first
All participants must be able to swim and behave responsibly on the water. Our guide will accompany you throughout the activity.
No swimming or playing in the water. This is a cleanup mission!
Guided cleanup on the quays
Join us for a walk along the canal. Along the way, we’ll use trash pickers to pick up as much trash as possible from the quays, keeping trash out of the water and out of nature. We’ll pause at a few spots to share what’s happening in and around the canal and how we can all be part of the solution. Fun, hands-on, and inspiring.
DUO OUTING WITH THE SEWERS MUSEUM
The Sewer Museum invites you on an unusual trip into a very hidden side of Brussels but which is absolutely vital for the running of the city. An active museum with the River Senne playing the leading role. A museum that tells the story of when, why and how the sewers were built, describes the sewer workers job in this underground world and explains the city’s water cycle.
Info & reservation: https://sewermuseum.brussels/
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DUO OUTING WITH THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The site is transparent and entirely open to the public. A guided tour of the plant, organised on request, is offered to discover the challenges posed by water and the water treatment process. The protection of water resources, the fight against the pollution of waterways and of underground water-bearing beds is the first priority of the site. Thanks to a clear and simple explanation of the process, visitors can gain an insight into all technical operations and follow the path taken by the water.
Info & reservation: https://www.aquiris.be/en/general-information
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