Announcing a New Art Installation
Feeling like some good news in the midst of a chaotic week? We hope this brightens your day! We are pleased to announce the completion of a historic and meaningful addition to Westwind, which has been in the works for the last two years as part of a grant-funded project titled “The Story of Life…
Westwind Moves! Virtual 5K Challenge
Thank you for your support this summer as we weathered the initial impacts of Covid-19. Thanks to donor support, we’ve been able to continue operations and are staying hopeful as we make plans for 2021. That said, we now know that surviving this pandemic will be a marathon, not a sprint. Just as generations of Westwind…
Last Call for Mushroom Camp! Plus NEW rental options!
Mushroom Camp B still has a few spaces available! November 13-15, 2020 Join mycologists, foragers, and aficionados for a weekend of foraging, identification, discussions with mushrooms. All levels of experience (or inexperience) welcome. Minimum age is 18 years old. Activities: Field study and collection of notable mushroom species Instruction on proper identification Discussion of wild collection/crafting with mushrooms A…
Register for Fall Friends & Family Camp: October 23-25
CANCELLED Dates: October 23-25, 2020 Our three day/two night Fall Friends & Family camp is for families, couples, groups of friends, or individuals of any age looking to celebrate fall and spend a festive weekend at Westwind! This year’s program will be modified to follow all safety precautions following local and state guidance. Families will be given their own…
Registration Open for Fall Programs!
As many of you know, Westwind has had a tough few months, battling financial difficulties, forced closure, windstorms, and wildfire threats. We are grateful to still be here to serve our community and so much of that is thanks to you. Now that we are heading into our slower season, we know things aren’t going…
Update Following Storms & Wildfire
The last week has been quite a tumultuous time for Westwind. Beginning with a historic windstorm last Monday night, Westwind was forced to evacuate all guests and staff for their safety. Fallen limbs, trees blocking the road, and even the destruction of some of our tents marked it a storm for the ages. Thankfully all…
Thank You, Westwind Community! Last Day to Give!
Dear Friends, As the first phase of the Camp Westwind Recovery Fund campaign comes to a close today, we want to thank first and foremost – the almost 700 individuals and foundations who made a charitable contribution to help Westwind through the last several months. If you have yet to make a donation, or would…
There’s Still Time to Reach Our Goal!
We are in the final days of our emergency campaign for the Westwind Recovery Fund. Thanks to the generous support of you and others in our community, together we have raised $214,534 for Westwind! This incredible outpouring of support has allowed Westwind to continue to operate and continue serving our mission despite the unfortunate loss of spring…
Interested in Joining Westwind’s Board of Directors?
Join a group of passionate individuals helping to serve Westwind’s mission 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. Now more than ever, Westwind’s future success relies on being a leader in getting all children outside, connected to nature…
The Captain’s Log – Farewell, Scotty!
New beginnings, the circle, and adios By Scotty Evens, Site Manager & Ferry Captain My apologies for not signing in for a bit. We have been little busy out here at the beach. First of all, a big thank you needs to be said to all of y’all. The Westwind community sure is awesome. You…