Sustainability through education
The Westwind mission inspires people to be stewards of the environment and their communities. We believe that long or short, your time at Westwind can profoundly affect all aspects of your life. Experiencing the natural world and learning about the ecosystems where we walk, inspires us to be conscious of the world around us. Through…
The future of our coastal prairie conservation
Did you know that coastal prairie is one of the most endangered habitats in Oregon? Due to trifecta of development, woodland encroachment/fire suppression, and invasive plants, less than 1% of Oregon’s original coastal prairies remain. Westwind is looking to change that. We are currently engaged in two multi-year projects to conserve these habitats. At Iris…
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…