Westwind Fall Updates!
Happy fall! We love fall at Westwind! The colors are out, the golden hours linger, and the mushrooms emerge. Now that we have bid adieu to our amazing summer, Westwind is doing well and, while we will continue to seek support to help carry us through our off season, the community’s generosity during 2020 and…
Summer 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,…
Thank 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…
Summer Camp is Here! 2021 Summer Merch Now Available!
Summer Camp is here! On June 20th we welcomed the first campers of Session 1 and kicked off the adventure of our 2021 summer season! It has been an incredibly busy few months as our staff has been making all the preparations needed to operate safely and successfully this summer. Many things about this summer…
Executive Director Announcement
The Westwind Board of Directors is pleased to announce Westwind’s newest hire – Andy Lindberg who will be serving as Westwind’s Executive Director! Andy will officially start in mid-June, so in the meantime we wanted to get to know him a little better before he joins the team full time. Welcome, Andy! Can you tell us…
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…