Events
November 09, 2015
This weekend we hosted the Island Institute’s annual Island Enery Conference for a field trip out to Star Island. The group toured Star to look at our innovative sustainable energy initiatives including our solar array and water filtration systems. Thank you to the Island Institute for including this trip – we hope everyone enjoyed it… Read more >
Events
September 16, 2015
The 6th Annual Gosport Regatta promises a spectacular weekend on the water on September 26, 2015 with a family festival at Star Island on September 27th. The storied sailing race from Portsmouth Harbor to the Isles of Shoals is organized by the Piscataqua Sailing Association to benefit sustainability initiatives at the nonprofit Star Island. The… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
September 01, 2015
We’ve been busy on Star Island measuring our resources. Here’s a look at some sustainability digits from 8/15-8/21. Green Beans Harvested: 7 lbs The gardens on Star Island are providing loads of produce for guests and staff. Beyond the 7 lbs of green beans harvested between August 15 – 21, we’ve also brought in 5.5… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
August 18, 2015
We’ve been busy on Star Island measuring our resources. Here are some digits from the week of August 8 – 14: Compost to Chickens: 611 lbs Certain leftover foods can be sent to our flock of chickens on island. So instead of throwing out 611 lbs of food, we were able to feed our growing… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
August 05, 2015
On a recent sunny afternoon on Star Island, a group of youth from the International Affairs Conference gathered on the lawn in front of Brookfield to look on as a group of Pelicans – our summer staff – sorted through two large garbage bags. Out of the bags, staff pulled such things as plastic cups,… Read more >
Conference Updates
July 11, 2015
You can attend a summer program on Star Island without having to stay an entire week. Whether you have the weekend free, or a few open days midweek, you have the opportunity to experience Star Island and our welcoming summer programs for just the right amount of time. How? As a Conference Overnight Guest. Pay… Read more >
Events
June 22, 2015
Saturday, June 27th marks the kick-off of our centennial year celebrations with a festive day on Star Island. Here’s the schedule of events! If you are interested in joining us for the day, please purchase a day visitor ticket aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton by clicking here. This special day for Star Island is a… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
June 11, 2015
Star Island seeks a Water Quality Apprentice for the summer of 2015. This position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in water and wastewater system operations, an important and interesting branch in the environmental field. On-the-job training and skills gained can provide credentials for New Hampshire state licensure, preparing the apprentice to work… Read more >
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June 10, 2015
Star Island is throwing a Centennial Party and the public is invited. On June 27th, the Star Island Corporation will host a series of events to commemorate the unveiling of its new solar array and to mark its 100th anniversary as a nonprofit organization. A special rate is being offered to overnight guests on June… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
May 08, 2015
The Sustainability and Environmental Education Intern will work to implement Star Island’s sustainability initiative (the Green Gosport Initiative) by engaging and educating staff and guests about environmental issues in order to increase awareness, inspire behavior change, foster a sense of environmental responsibility, and to promote the culture of reduce, reuse, recycle across the island community…. Read more >