Arriving at Westwind is done in groups by river barge from Knight Park Boat Launch.
Arrival:
Monday August 24 1:00PM. All Institute participants will gather at the Knight Park Boat Ramp at 12:00PM, see http://www.westwind.org/ or contact the Lezak Project for details.
Departure:
Friday August 28 5:00PM. All Institute participants will gather at Westwind and cross back to the Knight Park Boat Ramp.
Transportation:
Buses and carpools will leave Portland at 10:00AM on Monday, August 24. Please contact the Lezak Project directly if you would like to join. There will also be buses and carpools available for the return trip on Friday evening.
Coming and Going At Other Times
Coming and going during the week must be coordinated and scheduled directly with Lezak Project staff.
Schedule of Events:
"Fixing Food": What Ails Us & The Economy will be split into two parts. From Monday afternoon to the middle of Wednesday, Part One will be a (more) traditional conference, with keynote speakers and workshops (but with plenty of time for recreation, food and fun). From midday Wednesday through Friday, Part Two will be a peer conference led by Adrian Segar and Anne Lezak (still with plenty of time for recreation, food and fun). Check the Program Outline for information on Part One and Part Two.
Youth Programming:
The program will include activities and discussions related to nutrition and food-related issues. Young people will participate in organic farming, composting, worm bin making and tending, and work on decreasing food waste. We'll include a game on where their food comes from, and how to balance meals when cooking out-of-doors. And favorite activities at Westwind: Molecrabbing, tidepooling, estuary exploration and critter catching, capture the flag, sprout ball, sandcastle digging, shelter building, seal viewing, frisbee golfing, beach combing, arts and crafts, magnetite panning, outdoor cooking, campfire songs and s'mores, and lots of hiking and enjoying the sense of place that comes from such an incredible site.
Things To Bring:
Food and lodging are provided exclusive of bedding and personal items. DO BRING: sheets, pillows, blankets or sleeping bags, toiletries,sunscreen,insect repellant and a FLASHLIGHT WITH EXTRA BATTERIES.
Extras: musical instruments, cameras, sports equipment, etc.
In the Spirit of Friendship, Horse-Trading and Gift Giving, bring something to share, trade or give away--- a recipe, a piece of clothing, food, book, anything you'd like!