Public Profile
Shepherd\'s Spring Outdoor Ministry Center Status
Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Ministry Center
Hotels/Motels
Committed Since:
845

GBB Points

4

Accomplishments

5

Commitments

845

Total Points Earned

80

Initiatives Completed

Platinum

Certification Level

Mission

Shepherd's Spring aims to showcase the past by restoring and conserving historic natural beauty, while leading minds to nurture the future through intentional action.

December 2024
Water Conservation/River Protection Initiative

Shepherd\'s Spring commits to maintaining low-flow showers, sinks, and toilets. We will upgrade all urinals to low-flow systems as well. We commit to maintaining a low percentage of impervious surface on the grounds, as well as continued commitment to our standard conservation easement which limits construction and timber-felling, while requiring cultivation of native species and removal of invasive species.

December 2024
Facility Compost Initiative

Shepherd\'s Spring commits to reducing overall food waste by making a compost option available to 100% of visiting groups in 2025.

December 2024
Remote Work Initiative

Shepherd\'s Spring commits to switching to remote/hybrid work for employees during the off-season to limit carbon emissions during regular commutes.

December 2024
Paperless Summer Camp Registration

Shepherd\'s Spring commits to continue fully paperless summer camp registration.

December 2024
Low Energy Use

Shepherd\'s Spring continues to commit to limiting energy use anywhere possible. Our goal is to finish converting all standard bulbs to efficient LED systems. We also commit to keeping heating and cooling temperatures within limited ranges during peak hours and seasons.

December 2024
Remote Work Initiative

Shepherd\\\'s Spring committed to switching to remote/hybrid work for employees during the off-season to limit carbon emissions during regular commutes. Employees also switched to carpooling where possible.

December 2024
Low Energy Use

Shepherd\'s Spring committed to limiting energy use anywhere possible in 2024. We finished converting all standard bulbs to efficient LED systems in the Poplar Village cabins. We also committed to keeping heating and cooling temperatures within limited ranges during peak hours and seasons.

December 2024
Water Conservation/River Protection Initiative

Shepherd\'s Spring committed to maintaining low-flow showers, sinks, and toilets. We committed to maintaining a low percentage of impervious surface on the grounds, as well as continued commitment to our standard conservation easement which limits construction and timber-felling, while requiring cultivation of native species and removal of invasive species.

July 2024
Paperless Summer Camp Registration

Shepherd\'s Spring completed the 2024 initiative to 100% paperless summer camp registration.