Project Clean Beach and Nature Care 2025

CODE: MS07

LOCATION

The Wadden Sea Island Rømø, World Heritage and National Park

DATES

Arrival:

Date: 03.08.2025

Time: 17:00-19:00

Departure:

Date: 17.08.2025

Time: 12:00

ORGANISATION
The Danish Nature Agency is an agency under the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, which manages tasks in forests, natural areas, and along the shores of Denmark.

The Danish Nature Agency manages the Ministry's approximately 200,000 hectares of forests and natural areas to create the greatest possible value for society in terms of good conditions for outdoor recreation, nature protection, and efficient operation of the Agency's forests and other natural areas.

The Danish Nature Agency carries out practical tasks within hunting and game management and specific outdoor and nature projects, which are often in collaboration with other authorities, organizations, and volunteers.

You can read more about our organization at https://eng.naturstyrelsen.dk/
WORK
The island, of Rømø, is incredibly famous for its unique and beautiful marine environment, but without proper protection and environmental awareness, it risks becoming disrupted by pollution and human alteration over time.

We worry about the environment, and we know that you do too! Therefore, we need your help protecting and securing the island's important beaches and marine ecosystems. This Work Camp aims both at combatting plastic pollution and spreading awareness about the importance of keeping our oceans clean from waste.

The work consists of collecting waste that is washed up from the sea and cleaning the coast on selected stretches. If the weather prevents work on the beach, the work will be more nature maintenance of meadows, heaths, and forests. This includes the cutting of trees and bushes to maintain the forest areas and other practical work.

While working you can enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful nature, and the fantastic view of the beaches, thanks to your highly valued and important work!
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
Sleeping + bathroom facilities:

You will be sleeping in a cabin in two large with mattresses on the floor. You must bring your sleeping bag, pillow, etc. There are bathroom facilities available in the cabin as well.

Meals + kitchen facilities:

The kitchen is equipped with everything including cutlery, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, a stove, pots, and pans. There is also plenty of room for you and your co-participants to make food together.

You and the group will oversee doing the grocery shopping in the local supermarket, and the Work Camp host will cover the costs of the groceries with approximately 100 DKK per person, per day.

Read more about the facilities at http://romo-spejderhytte.dk/index.html
LOCATION AND LEISURE
Rømø is a nice and beautiful island, located on the Wadden Sea. The unique nature of the Wadden Sea is created by the tide, the waves, and the windfall. Nature is so special, that the area is on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.

While participating in the Work Camp, you can do many different activities on the island. Most of these activities will be on the beautiful long beaches. For instance, you can go on guided tours to the Wadden Sea, you can go hiking, kayaking, windsurfing, or watching birds. Rømø has a unique place to look at birds.

These activities will not be arranged by the Work Camp host, but within the group, you can help each other organize these fun and social activities. However, the Work Camp host will provide bikes for the groups, and a car will also be available if needed.
REMARKS (other information)
We will advise you to bring warm clothes that are fit for outdoor work and might get dirty. Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather, so it is a good idea to bring rain clothes too.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
English will be the only language spoken. All participants must be willing to speak English, even though they are from the same country or have trouble with the English language. Try your best!
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Nearest airport:

Billund Airport

Nearest train station:

Skærbæk Station

Meeting Point and Time

Skærbæk Station

On August 3rd between 15:00-19:00.

Arrival at Billund Airport:

If your flight arrives at Billund Airport, then you can take a regional train to Skærbæk Train station, which will take around three hours.

To make it to your meeting point in time, your flight must arrive no later than 15:00 on the first camp day.

From the airport, you take a direct bus to Esbjerg Busterminal. This trip takes around 1 hour. From there, you take a regional train directly to Skærbæk St.

Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 3,5 hours. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 20€.

Arrival at Copenhagen Airport:

If your flight arrives at Copenhagen airport, you can take long-distance trains, and this will take approximately 5 hours.

To make it to your meeting point in time, your flight must arrive no later than 12:00 on the first camp day.

From the airport, you take an ICL train to Odense Station. This trip takes around 2 hours. From Odense Station, you can take an IC train to Bramming Station. This trip takes around 1 hour. From there, you can take the last regional train to Skærbæk Station, which takes around 45 min.

Total travel time from the airport to the meeting point will be approximately 5-6 hours. The travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is approx. 60€.

Further details on travel arrangements and purchasing of train/bus tickets will be provided in your infosheet after acceptance.

If you are not able to make it in time to the meeting point, please consider arriving one day early and booking a hostel.