Posts by Andy Lindberg
Iris Meadow and Fraser Farm Restoration
Westwind has begun an ambitious conservation effort to protect and restore its coastal prairie habitat. Coastal prairies are one of the rarest habitats in Oregon, with only 1% of historical prairies still intact. It serves as an important habitat for the endangered Oregon Silverspot Butterfly (OSB). Rare as they may be, a prime example is…
Read MoreSummer 2024 Registration Information
2024 Camp Registration Brings Some Changes Westwind’s future success relies on being a leader in getting all children outside and connected to nature. The pandemic has demonstrated that getting kids outside is more important than ever. We also know that registering for Westwind’s Youth Camps has become a stressful process for families. Factors like internet…
Read More2023 Mushroom Camp is Open!
2023 MUSHROOM CAMP DATES: NOVEMBER 3-5 NOVEMBER 10-12 REGISTRATION FOR BOTH 2023 MUSHROOM CAMPS NOW OPEN! Fall at Westwind brings a fantastic flush of edibles, including matsutake, chanterelles, porcinis, chicken of the woods, oysters and lobsters (the mushroom variety!). Upon foraging at Westwind for a day and finding over 125 species, David Arora called Westwind a “Mushroom Safari.”…
Read MoreVisitor’s Day 2023
JOIN US ON JUNE 18 AT CAMP WESTWIND! Meet the 2023 Summer Staff and enjoy guided hikes, site tours, beach walks, and more! Lunch is provided. RSVP closed. Have you always wanted to visit the site and haven’t had the chance? Are you coming out this summer and want to meet Westwind staff? Come to…
Read MoreThe New Westwind Website is Here
We are pleased to see you here on the NEW westwind.org website. We hope the new site will help you learn more about Westwind Stewardship Group and the Westwind site. (Check out our History page to dive deeper.) You will notice new Accessibility Features in a small brown box on the upper left of the…
Read MoreJoin us on Earth Day 4/22 at Westwind!
Join us for a day at Camp Westwind to celebrate Earth Day! We are excited to welcome you to Westwind’s scenic beach and green forests on April 22, 2023. Ferry crossings will begin at 12:30PM at Knight County Park, and return crossings will begin at 3:30PM. Come spend the day walking along the Salmon River…
Read MoreEarth Day 2022 Giving
We pledge to conserve the Westwind site in perpetuity; foster life-changing outdoor experiences for all children, families and groups; and promote environmental stewardship as a basis for sustainable living.
Help us meet our mission and offer your support for Westwind on Earth Day 2022!
Read MoreSummer 2021 Looks Great!
What’s that sound in the dunes? Is that a laugh coming from Bagpipers cabin? Yes! The smell of s’mores and the distinctive melody of camp songs are drifting through the trees. Westwind’s Summer 2021 is in full swing! Since June 20th campers and families have been back at Westwind and exploring, growing, seeing old friends,…
Read MoreThank You Amy!
In the excitement of returning to camp for Summer 2021, the Westwind community wants to take a moment to bid a fond farewell to our outgoing Development Director, Amy Carlow. She leaves us to embark on her new role as Development Director for the Portland Parks Foundation. Amy joined Westwind in 2018 and has been…
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