Mission:
The Environmental Service committee of The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown exists to advance Rotary’s commitment to environmental sustainability. We support and lead initiatives that protect natural resources, promote climate resilience, and foster environmental awareness through service, education, and community partnerships.
Objectives
Promote Awareness
Raise understanding of environmental issues within our club and community through programs, speakers, and educational materials.
Engage in Hands-On Service
Organize and support projects like tree plantings, watershed cleanups, habitat restoration, recycling initiatives, and pollinator gardens.
Foster Partnerships
Collaborate with local nonprofits, schools, environmental groups, and other Rotary entities, including Interact and Rotaract clubs, to expand our reach and impact.
Support Grant-Eligible Projects
Identify opportunities to fund impactful environmental projects through Rotary District and Global Grants.
Encourage Sustainable Practices
Promote environmentally responsible habits within our club operations and events, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and minimizing single-use plastics.
Inspire Youth Leadership
Empower young people to become environmental stewards by supporting school programs, environmental clubs, and service opportunities.
Environmental Service Projects
Claws for a Cause: Good Food. Clean Water. A Healthier Community.
Reservations Available Now! Last year, we launched Claws for a Cause with a simple idea: bring people together for a great evening—and use that gathering
Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Presents Gift to Town Run Watershed
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown has presented a gift of new water-quality monitoring equipment to the Town Run Watershed group in support of its ongoing
Upcoming Environmental Service Sponsored Events
Events
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Community Service News
Backpacks Packed with Possibility: Shepherdstown Rotary Supports 150 Local School Children
They’ve got this school year in the bag! See how Shepherdstown Rotarians, families and community volunteers came together to fill 150 backpacks with supplies for
Shepherdstown Rotary Supports Girl Scout Troop 15099’s Bat Box Conservation Project
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown was proud to continue its support of Girl Scout Troop 15099 by donating $500 toward the troop’s bat box conservation
Service on Four Paws
Yesterday’s Go Team Therapy Dogs presentation was a joy for everyone in the room — made even better by the chance to meet three beautiful
2026 Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown held its 6th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 18, at The Club at Cress Creek in Shepherdstown. A total
Restoring Dignity and Preserving History at Kearneysville Methodist Cemetery
Clearing and caring for these cemeteries helps restore dignity to the resting places of loved ones, preserves an important part of Jefferson County’s African American
Above the Potomac, A Tradition Endures
Recently recognized once again with AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond designation, the Bavarian Inn continues to stand as one of West Virginia’s premier destinations.
A Small Project, Big Smiles at Canterbury Center.
Some projects don’t just get planned—they grow out of connection, and from listening. When the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown welcomed Canterbury Center Executive Director Stefanie
From Seed to Smiles: Rotary’s Birdfeeder Project at Canterbury Center
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown welcomed Stefanie Nelson, the executive director of the Canterbury Center Nursing Home in Shepherdstown, and Doug Pifer, Recreation Assistant. They