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

Well Project Kenya
Bringing Clean Water and Hope to Kakamega, Kenya 29:11 Inc., a global nonprofit with local roots in West Virginia, is working to complete a critical

Annual Rotary Golf Tournament
We look forward to hosting you at the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown’s premier event of the summer. Your participation will enable us to continue to



Adopt-a-Highway
The Club was founded in 1987, and it has been conducting this cleanup every spring and fall since then. The cleanup is focused on the
Upcoming Environmental Service Sponsored Events
Events
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Community Service News

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

Rotary Supports Jefferson County Sheriff’s Reserves
Lt. Paul Capel and Capt. Vincent Edwards of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Reserves attended Rotary’s evening meeting on Wednesday, February 18, where they were presented

Rotary Recognizes the Walters’ Generosity and Stewardship at Rumsey Park
The holiday season and the Rotary Christmas Party offered a welcome pause to reflect on those whose generosity and quiet leadership have left a lasting

Victoria Ames and MEDLIFE Continue to Bring Global Health to Shepherd
The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown—through the Community and Youth Service committees—stepped forward with a generous gift, donating $3,000 to support travel expenses for the Shepherd

Rotary Explores Shepherdstown’s History and Haunts
The Shepherdstown Rotary Club gathered on Wednesday, October 15, for a special evening meeting that took members beyond the meeting bell—into the shadowy streets

Thanks to Everyone Who Supported This Year’s July 4 Parade and Picnic
The weather was fantastic for Shepherdstown’s 4th of July parade and picnic this year and everybody seemed to have a great time. The turnout was