Green Gosport Initiative
August 27, 2014
Star Island is looking for volunteers for our end-of-season in the gardens! Located an hour’s boat ride from the mainland, Star Island has several gardens that could use your help as we harvest and maintain the gardens before the close of September. Volunteer tasks include routine maintenance, planting and crop rotation, irrigation lay-out and repair,… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
July 15, 2014
New Hampshire Public Radio recently visited Star Island to report on life out at the Isles of Shoals with particular attention to our sustainability efforts. Talking with Director of Facilities Jack Farrell, Environmental Services Manager Kristen Simard, and Island Engineer Marshall Frye, among others, the reporting goes in-depth into the systems that allow Star Island’s… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
April 21, 2014
by Jack Farrell, Island Manager & Director of Facilities Fuel We have reduced the island diesel consumption from an annual average of 20,000 gallons to less than 15,000 (2013) through conservation and elimination of one boiler. We expect further reduction for 2014 with elimination of a second boiler and wasteful steam loop. Water Increased and… Read more >
Green Gosport Initiative
April 18, 2014
by Jack Farrell, Island Manager and Director of Facilities Sustainability can happen with bold moves like solar installations and new water systems. But it also can happen through the little things that we do every day. We’re trying to work on both of these and we need your help. As part of the Green Gosport… Read more >
Star Island Corporation
January 28, 2014
Your favorite color doesn’t have to be green, but that would be rather awesome. Star Island is looking for people to fill two new internships starting in 2014. Both internships will work under the auspices of the Green Gosport Initiative and interact with guests and staff to further develop our understanding of island systems, and… Read more >
Star Island Corporation
January 13, 2014
by Sharon Kennedy, President In 2014, Star Island embarks on a new three year strategic plan with community, economic, environment, and stewardship goals at its core. Our plan is the result of many individuals within our Shoaler community working together. It also demonstrates our connections with the principles of the United Church of Christ and… Read more >
Newsletter
August 24, 2013
If you’ve been following us on twitter or instagram, you know that the Pelicans — our summer staff — have been working really hard on gardening this year. Rachel Worthington, our Sustainability Pelican, reports that we have harvested 300 pounds of produce so far this summer. She is hoping this year’s total yield will be… Read more >
On the Island
July 11, 2013
Star Island recently renovated the guest shower rooms located in the Oceanic Hotel. The project included demolishing the old cement showers and installing new, vinyl showers. Not only are the new showering stalls bright and fresh, but also come with private changing spaces. Beyond the new shower structures, staff and contractors looked at air flow… Read more >
On the Island
November 13, 2012
With a focus on energy, waste, food and education, Star Island succeeded in the first year of the Green Gosport Initiative. Facilities Superintendent Jack Farrell announced the measured progress Star Island has taken. “Our vibrant Star Island community came together this past summer to remarkably reduce our waste and increase our efficiencies.” Star’s push towards… Read more >
Uncategorized
July 09, 2012
In today’s edition of Foster’s Daily Democrat, writer Jim Cavan highlights some of the green initiatives happening on Star Island, including our new solar panels. For a piece of sea-bound land temporarily called home just a few months out of the year, Star Island would seem an unlikely place for “green” to take permanent hold… Read more >