Living River

Name: Living River
Released: 2015-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ruben Smit

TV Show · Documentary

Ruben Smit takes a trip across the Netherlands in his canoe, from Lobith to the North Sea. On the way to the sea, he seeks the lesser-known waterways and discovers new areas where nature is being restored.

2015 · 49m

Starring Ruben Smit

Director Ruben Smit

EPISODE 1

From the Border to the Foothills

In this first leg, Ruben sails from the German border near Elten into the Netherlands. He sails along a large beaver dam, dancing damselflies, fishing black terns, breeding purple herons, and hunting white-tailed eagles.
EPISODE 2

Through the Delta to the Sea

Ruben arrives at Wageningen and sails past the high moraines of the Blauwe Kamer and Amerongse bovenpolder as well as the neighbouring spring moors. Spring is in bloom and spoonbills present themselves with upright crests.