Posts by Andy Lindberg

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.”…

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…

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!

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,…

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…