Gifts of Securities, Property, Matching Gifts, and Bequests

For all of the above, please contact Advancement Director, Jen Mathews.

Send a Check

Checks can be made payable to the “Hurricane Island Foundation” and can be mailed to:

Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
P.O. Box 1280
Rockland, ME 04841


Dear Friends,

When I stepped onto Hurricane Island 60 years ago, I found the perfect place to create a sea school. A vibrant community evolved to carry out our mission. Over the years, that community changed so many lives, including our own. Twelve years ago, with the founding of the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership, those voices of the past encouraged us on.

Today, a Hurricane Island community continues to change lives.

We’ve expanded our circle to include teachers and scientists as well as outdoor educators. Their contagious passion for the program and for the Island inspire our students to discover their personal abilities and to take a part in the survival of our natural world. With the time I have left on this planet, I want to see that the continuing use of Hurricane Island is secure for future generations.

Peter O. Willauer

Director Emeritus

Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership


We are so grateful for the 60 years Peter has provided exceptional education programming on Hurricane Island, and we are honored to carry on his vision.


Wish POW a Very Happy 90th Birthday!

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Peter O. Willauer: Founding Visionary Leadership & Education on Hurricane Island

Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership is honored to carry forward the vision Peter O. Willauer began in 1964. In continuing the legacy of offering innovative experiential education on Hurricane Island, we are fortunate to have Peter’s guidance as we develop programming to address the environmental challenges students face today.

Peter is a Founding Board Member and Board Emeritus of Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership - Read More

Special thanks to Carol Willauer for many of the photos above