Preserving inland dunes: Your contribution to a unique heathland landscape

CODE: ijgd 16035

Work:

Landscape and habitat management await you at this camp in northern Germany.
You will be working in the Nordoer Heide nature reserve in south-west Schleswig-Holstein. Much of
the area consists of inland dunes, heathland and dry grasslands surrounded by woodland and green
spaces. These are grazed by Galloway cattle, Highland cattle, Exmoor ponies and goats to prevent
scrub encroachment and keep existing woody vegetation in check. The same purpose is served by
the weeding work your group will carry out. This involves removing non-native plants to preserve
the unique flora and fauna of the inland dunes and heathland. In various areas, for example, you
will make ponds more attractive to amphibians again by cutting back the shrub growth along the
water’s edge, or improve or restore the habitat of rare plants and animals in the area.
You will also learn a great deal about the conservation of rare habitats, such as inland dunes and
heathland, in both theory and practice.
Take the opportunity to play an active role in one of Schleswig-Holstein’s most valuable nature
conservation areas and make a direct contribution to the preservation of unique species and
habitats.

Accommodation and food

Your accommodation is the Itzehoe Waldorf School. It is closed during the summer holidays, so you
can use two classrooms as dormitories. You will sleep on camp beds or air mattresses there, and
shared showers and toilets are available in the same building. The kitchen is located in the annexe,
where you can not only cook but also eat together if you wish. In addition, the bistro in another building is available for you to eat and relax. There is also plenty of space and various seating areas
in the outdoor grounds.
You cater for yourselves and cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or
vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Location and leisure

The Itzehoe Waldorf School is idyllically situated on the outskirts of the small town of Itzehoe. It
takes just 15 minutes by bus to reach Itzehoe town centre with its charming little pedestrianised
area. At the weekend, it’s well worth taking a trip to the North Sea coast or to Hamburg.

Project hosted by

Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein
(Schleswig-Holstein Nature Conservation Foundation)
The “Schleswig-Holstein Nature Conservation Foundation” is a non-profit organisation dedicated to
the protection, conservation and enhancement of nature and the countryside in Schleswig-Holstein.
It acquires and manages land, supports nature conservation projects and works closely with
volunteers, local authorities and other partners. Its aim is to preserve biodiversity and protect the
region’s characteristic landscapes. The foundation is funded through donations, endowment funds
and public grants, amongst other sources.
Freie Waldorfschule Itzehoe
(The Itzehoe Waldorf School)
The Itzehoe Waldorf School is a state-recognised independent school that operates on the basis of
Rudolf Steiner’s Waldorf educational philosophy. Founded in 1985, it offers a holistic educational
approach that nurtures artistic, practical and intellectual skills in equal measure. The school covers
Years 1 to 12 and concludes with the Waldorf school leaving certificate or the option to obtain the
general university entrance qualification (A-levels). The Itzehoe Waldorf School places great
importance on close cooperation with parents and a vibrant school community.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 7:30 pm on Saturday 04/07/2026

From Hamburg airport:
From Hamburg airport take S-Bahn S1 in the direction Blankenese and leave it after 24min at
Hamburg main train station.
From Hamburg main train station:
From Hamburg main station take the Regional train RB61 in the direction of Itzehoe and leave the
train after 55min at the Station Kremperheide. In Kremperheide you have to change to the bus 6105
in the direction of itzehoe ZOB. Leave the bus after 8min at the station Grundschule Wellenkamp.
From bus station “Grundschule Wellenkamp”:
At the bus stop walk along De-Vos-Str. in the opposite direction you came with the bus, cross the
junction straight ahead after about 150 metres, and follow Lübscher Kamp, which turns left shortly
afterwards. Immediately after the bend, turn right into Detlev-H.-Rötger-Straße. After 50 metres,
turn right again and you will immediately see the entrance to the Freie Waldorfschule Itzehoe, your
accommodation, on your left.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com or
https://www.nah.sh/en/

Additional comments

Fitness and willingness to undertake physically demanding and monotonous work / Willingness to
walk long distances; We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible,
e.g. by train, bus or car sharing, and thus make an active contribution to climate protection.