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Earth Month Goal Reached! Thank You!

Thanks to your support, Westwind exceeded our $10,000 Earth Month fundraising goal!  With the help of 24 unique supporters and four business partners, $11,594 was raised to support Westwind! This year, Westwind partnered with Earth Day Oregon, along with many other Oregon-based non-profits all working toward improving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, improving our communities and…

Earth Day is Today!

  Around the world people are celebrating Earth Day today. In Oregon, we are marking the day with a special campaign to amplify nonprofit organizations, like Westwind, that work year-round to create a more sustainable planet. Today in Oregon, hundreds of businesses and individuals are showing their support for the planet by donating to the nonprofits…

What Are Your Plans For Earth Day?

Is there something you can do to help your little corner of the Earth tomorrow? Consider creating your own personal goal with #MyPlanetMyPledge! Westwind is partnering with Earth Day Oregon and nonprofits across the state to raise awareness and support for the important work being done in our community that supports healthy communities, healthy natural landscapes,…

Wandering Westwind: Reflections of a Visiting Artist

By Guest Author: Claire Giordano The wind buffeted my page and the smallest particles of glittering sand gathered in the eddies of my paint palette like miniature sand dunes. It was the first sunny day since my arrival on the Oregon Coast a few weeks before, and I relished the faint warmth that sneaked past…

The Current: Spring 2021

Celebrate Earth Month with Westwind This month, Westwind is partnering with Earth Day Oregon! Earth Day Oregon aims to support nonprofit organizations like Westwind that are working to advance the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals which ultimately create more resilient ecosystems, stronger, healthier communities and a more sustainable world for all. Read more → Welcome…

Staffing Annoucements!

Welcome and Congratulations are in order! We are so pleased to welcome Westwind’s new Site Manager, Brian Klippert to the team.  Brian brings energy, experience and a enthusiasm to the role, and is excited to start his Westwind journey.  Originally from Akron, Ohio, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada at a young age. Brian has…

Westwind + Earth Day Oregon

Earth Day is coming!  For more than 50 years, the world has recognized Earth Day as a day of action. Earth Day has sparked ambitious actions through volunteerism, education and efforts  to create a brighter future for all. This year, Westwind  is making April 22 special by partnering with nonprofits across the state through the…

Summer Camp Update!

Happy Spring! Exciting news! The Oregon Health Authority has just given the green light for overnight camps to open in Oregon for summer 2021! While we know there will be several adjustments to how we conduct camp, we are still waiting for final safety guidelines from the OHA to communicate specific changes. More to come. …

2021 Spring Stewardship Weekend!

Thank You, Stewardship Weekend Volunteers!  While we could only accommodate a small group of volunteers this year due to COVID, we are thrilled to host such a hardworking and fun group this past weekend! Volunteers worked on projects to help ready camp for Spring rentals and the upcoming Summer season, and helped with important tasks…

Alumni Trivia Night!

  You’re invited! Join us for a virtual trivia night, and show us your top trivia talent! When: Wednesday, March 24th via Zoom You can join on your own, or with a team of up to 8, and compete to win Westwind themed prizes! Friends and family are welcome! (They do not need to be Westwind Alumni.)…