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Wintertime with The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch!

The Crest at Willow-Witt

Winter Footprints

Sunday, March 9th, 2-4PM

Winter Footprints family friendly educational hike identifying wildlife tracks in the snow at Willow-Witt Ranch

Join us for a fun and educational hike at Willow-Witt Ranch on Sunday, March 9th from 2-4 PM! 

This family-friendly event is open to all ages and will focus on winter tracking and discovering the hidden stories of wildlife through their tracks they leave behind in the snow.

Whether you’re a seasoned tracker or a first-time explorer, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for winter. Dress warmly and bring your curiosity as we explore and search for the wild footprints left behind by our local critters!

Register for this event and others on our Calendar of Events page.

Please note Willow-Witt Ranch is a working ranch with Marema guard dogs, so no dogs or pets are allowed.

2025 Summer Nature Day Camps at The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch for ages 6-11

We’re excited to announce that our Nature Day Camps will begin on June 16th and run weekly throughout the summer! These camps are designed for children ages 6-11 and will feature fun outdoor activities like hiking, crafting, and science experiments. Kids will also get to meet goats and other farm animals up close! It’s the perfect way to let your little ones explore nature while learning and having a blast!
 
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early to secure a spot for your child!

Below are 2024 Summer Camp highlights with our guest collaborators: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley and Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

Summer Camp 2024 highlights with Pollinator Project Rogue Valley and Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

Snow on the Ranch!


Upcoming Events

Our annual Turtle Trot will be on June 15th!

The very popular Crest Fest will return on June 22nd!

BottleDrop Containers for Change Program participants
BottleDrop Containers for Change Program

The CREST has been selected as a recipient for BottleDrop’s Containers for Change Program!
 
This is how you can support The CREST through recycling returnable cans and bottles:
  1. Email us asking for blue bags & tags to fill with your recyclable returns. We will get those to you at your convenience.
  2. Take your full blue bag into any local deposit center with our tag on it.
The Crest receives the return funds. Everyone wins!

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The Camp at Crest Village

Thanks to funding through the Measure 99 Outdoor School Initiative, The Crest has built heated, covered, ADA-accessible wall tents at the gorgeous Willow-Witt Ranch that can hold up to 60 campers. The rental of the off-grid campground includes the use of a lovely, updated outdoor kitchen, a tent camping area, and a bathhouse. Gender neutral bathrooms and a nurse’s station are completed and ready for use!
 
We would love to share this wonderful resource with other organizations/groups who are looking for a safe, inclusive, wilderness site to host camps and events.
 
Rental costs are based on a sliding scale, please contact us directly for more information.

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Suzanne Willow talks to a group of students visiting The Crest

The Crest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

The Crest nonprofit organization relies on donations to support youth programs and give community groups the chance to experience the wonders of nature to learn about and feel a connection to the natural world. Our volunteer opportunities are a great chance to get outside, connect with others and learn more about your local ecosystem. Please consider contributing to this natural legacy by making a tax-deductible donation.