Polar Plunges – My alarm goes off and I realize it’s 6:45 AM, a bright and early start to my Saturday. I get out of bed, put on my best pair of shorts, grab a towel, and run to get my water shoes. I get ready to go and wait outside of the Allen Center …
The residents of the van squished behind a row of skis, sleds, poles, and bags, ready to take on the day… after a nap. The three hour van ride was enough time for the future Wood Cove residents to catch up on a bit of sleep lost to packing the van. Most of the ride …
It was electric. The most exhilarating atmosphere. It felt as if the world itself stopped in anticipation of this unearthly event. The total solar eclipse. Everyone calls it a “once in a lifetime event”, now it’s my second, and I’m not even 17. What to do with this new found flex I don’t know, but …
Above: Back row: Marion Howard, Scott Beebe, Charkie Quarkoo, Alison Carnduff, Liz Mygatt, Karen Scheu. Front row: Kevin Conners, Dan Townley, Roseanne Saalfield, Laura Warren, Kyo Bannai, André Heard, Jeff Desjarlais, Jeff Eberle Dear Chewonki community, I’m very pleased to announce new appointments to our board of trustees, and share my immense gratitude to several …
It’s not a joke, it’s our three new Traveling Natural History Program teammates-Kerianne Gwinnell, Tippy the woodchuck, and Sylvie the red-tailed hawk!
Noticing Nature with Doc Fred, April 2024 “Doc Fred, Doc Fred! We found this green ‘ball-thing’ over at Outdoor Living Skills. What is it?” I smiled to myself at the exuberance of my young naturalists and suggested that rather than telling them what it is, how about making it today’s Natural History Mystery, which they …
(Featured above: Trustee and President Search Committee Co-Chair, Marion Howard, President Nancy Kennedy, Board Chair André Heard) We are excited to announce Nancy Kennedy has accepted the role as Chewonki’s newest President! At our most recent all-staff day on Tuesday, May 28, Chewonki Board Chair André Heard and President Search Committee Co-Chair Marion Howard delivered …
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In this special tribute, Sue West highlights Tim Ellis’ support for women during his tenure as our first president in the 1970s and 80s, paving the way for leaders like Nancy Kennedy. Last week, we announced that Nancy has become the first woman to hold the position of Chewonki President. Women have long held leadership roles at Chewonki, from leading backcountry trips to developing environmental education programs and managing our farm. Read on to learn about some of Chewonki’s early female leaders and how Tim championed them.
We’re delighted to invite alumni, friends, and the public to Chewonki Neck for two Alumni & Friends Days this July. Enjoy the nature trails, visit the farm, and drop in on a schedule activity. We can’t wait to see you!.
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