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Building Community Bridges With Natural History

By Cullen McGough on December 6, 2019

Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program educator Jessica Woodend recently made an “Owls of Maine” presentation to an enthusiastic audience at Mobius, a nonprofit organization in Damariscotta, Maine, that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Along with members of the Mobius community were fourth-graders from Mr. Stephen Roy’s class at Damariscotta’s Great Salt Bay Community…

It Came From the Deep

By Anne Leslie on December 6, 2019

A couple of staff members cleaning out a closet in the Center for Environmental Education (CEE) came across a fascinating relic last week: a small-scale model of the enormous whale skeleton that graces the ceiling of Chapin Hall. “The crew from Quebec made up the model as a way to present their concept to the…

An Open Letter to the Chewonki Community

By Willard Morgan on October 14, 2019

This weekend the Portland Press Herald published an article featuring an open letter by former Chewonki staff sharing concerns about our facilitation of issues and conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I want you to hear about this issue directly from me so I can share a few thoughts on the subject. While I feel…

A Universe of Stories – Contest Winners Announced

By Kyle Wonser on September 10, 2019

This summer, Chewonki traveled all over the state of Maine visiting libraries that were participating in a shared reading theme “A universe of Stories”, and bringing our new portable planetarium (known as the StarLab) with us to reveal the nighttime sky to curious observers. We taught about planets, the moon, the stars and their patterns,…

Summer Presentation Schedule – 2019

By Cullen McGough on June 12, 2019

Summer is heating up and we have a very full calendar of Traveling Natural History presentations ready for you! Please call ahead and check with the host organization to ensure there is space before you go! Many venues have limited seating and you may need reservations. Month Date Presentation Organization Start Time End Time June 2019…

Chewonki Announces Incoming and Outgoing Trustees and Advisors

By Cullen McGough on June 1, 2019

Our 2019 Annual Meeting took place at Chewonki on May 17 and 18, and among the items on the agenda were appointments to the board of trustees and the board of advisors. Trustees and advisors play an essential role in shaping Chewonki. They use their skills and wisdom to guide us toward more effectively meeting…

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chewonki

By Willard Morgan on May 17, 2019

When Chewonki became a non-profit in 1962, a charitable purpose became an essential piece of our organizational DNA. Since that time, we have served participants across an increasingly broad range of identities, backgrounds, and experience. Camp Chewonki welcomes campers from more than 15 nations each summer, Maine Coast Semester typically has students from more than…

In Memory of a Dapper Dabbler

By Anne Leslie on May 3, 2019

Human beings domesticated mallard ducks about 4,000 years ago, and today there are more than 10 million of them living in North America, but for the past 22 years, a single mallard has held many thousands of children in thrall: Peepers, who sadly passed away last Friday. “Peepers was one of our most charismatic ambassadors,”…

Elementary School at Chewonki Now Offering Grades 1-8

By Cullen McGough on April 12, 2019

As we look ahead to the 2019-2020 academic year, I am excited to share that the Elementary School at Chewonki is expanding enrollment to include grades 1 and 2 students. We are proud of our authentic, place-based curriculum and practices and we know our students enjoy a phenomenal learning environment at Chewonki. The addition of these lower…

Elementary School at Chewonki Now Offering Grades 1-8

By Cullen McGough on April 12, 2019