January 11, 2018 - Chewonki

Hut, Hut, Hike! (or Ski?)

2 Comments / Foundation / By Cullen McGough

New Partnership with Maine Huts & Trails Brings Benefits to Both Teams Chewonki is proud to announce a new partnership with Maine Huts & Trails, a Maine-based nonprofit with four backcountry lodges connected by an 80-mile trail network suitable for hiking, snowshoeing or skiing in Maine’s Western Mountains region. Four of our Outdoor Classroom instructors, …

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Farewell to an Extraordinary Owl: Byron (1990-2018)

4 Comments / Uncategorized / By Anne Leslie

Chewonki has lost a legend: Byron, a barred owl (Strix varia) whose dignity, serenity, and beauty held the attention of approximately 80,000 Traveling Natural History Program participants over the course of her lifetime, died on January 6. A long life for a barred owl in captivity is generally about 23 years; Byron was 27. In …

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A Cook’s Note

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Susan Bauer

One of my favorite things about cooking at Chewonki is the anticipation of farmers coming in the kitchen door laden with harvest. In the spring those beautiful first deliveries of spinach or mustard greens awaken taste buds and cooks notions. Soon the summer workers arrive and the influx becomes steady. “What do you have today?” …

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Day: January 11, 2018