Events

Join The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch on Sunday, May 17, from 1:30 to 4:00pm for a peaceful afternoon of nature journaling in collaboration with Elisa Friedlander, LMFT, founder of Ink To Insight, LLC. Click here to learn more and register! 

Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch for The Crest’s 7th Annual Turtle Trot—a true trail race with heart (and breakfast)! Choose the 5K or 10K through meadows, wetlands, oak woodlands, and native conifer forest, or bring the whole family for a joyful Fun Run for all ages. Learn more and register here!

Join us for an epic afternoon filled with fun for the whole family! Come support the Crest while enjoying good music, dancing, great food, and wonderful people. Take in the entertainment and explore Willow-Witt Ranch. All event proceeds support the Crest’s mission to cultivate the integral connection between humans and the natural world. Click here […]

An adventure week for older campers! Immerse your camper in four days and three nights of hands-on farm life, forest exploration, and joyful camp traditions. Our small-group overnight experience blends farm-to-table cooking (salads, breads, seasonal recipes), animal care (goat hikes, egg collection), nature art, journaling, team-building challenges, and evening programs with stargazing and songs. Kids […]

Join us for an evening of wonder as we explore the fascinating world of moths with special guest Entomologist Dana Ross! Using light and sheet setups, we’ll attract and observe these nocturnal pollinators up close. This family-friendly event is a unique opportunity to connect with nature after dark, learn about moth diversity, participate in moth […]

Join us for a day of artistry at Willow-Witt Ranch with special guest Zebith Thalden, author of The Insect Artist!    With art materials in hand, we will immerse ourselves in the spray of blossoms in the meadow to honor the diversity of species that these colorful botanicals depend on. We will learn about the […]

Learn about the 4 essential tasks of what you need to do now in order to plan at any age for your natural deathcare choices. Michael Murphy CFA and Dr. Diana Cunningham, author of The Natural American Way of Death, will be joined by Bethany Williams, Cemetery Manager of The Forest Conservation Burial Ground, to […]

Learn how to identify and manage invasive species in community! Group work series led by The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch, in the heart of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

An opportunity for you to learn from the pros local senior advocate Belinda Godin knows! You’ll receive a packet of handouts for connecting with them later. Bring a pen for notetaking. You’ll gain insights into the ways local professionals across a diverse spectrum of industries can help you kindly manage tasks and decisions. Come to […]

Each quarter surrounding the equinox and solstices, we hold community gatherings to honor the seasons and introduce folks to the burial grounds. This fall, we're excited to welcome Cory Glory to the cemetery to lead us in a community mandala-making event to honor the land, the changing seasons, and each other.