The Crest

The Crest organization works on the Willow-Witt farm/forest/wetland, a complex ecosystem at the crest of three watersheds at 5000’ in the Cascade-Siskiyou Monument. The mission of The Crest is to cultivate the integral connection between people and nature. We achieve this mission by engaging our community in hands-on, intimate experiences with nature via outdoor education and stewardship activities. We offer children and adults alike the opportunity to personally experience the deep and complex connections between people, forest, farm, and water, and we use those experiences to support academic learning goals. We prioritize the mental health of our program participants and provide trauma-informed programs. We actively include marginalized communities and seek funding for scholarships. We believe connection with the natural world is key to personal, social, and emotional health for people and the planet.