We are sad to share that former Chewonki Executive Director, Harwood Ellis, Jr., known as Tim, died on May 18, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Tim was an innovative educator who influenced thousands of people through his leadership and love of the natural world. He believed individuals grow fully in community, living, learning, and working in …
Tim Ellis, Visionary Leader in Outdoor Education, Dies at 87 Read More »
Cullen: I’m talking today with Robbin Dilley, our Natural History and Ecology Teacher at Maine Coast Semester. Robbin, can we start out with a 30-second life story? How did you become a science teacher? Robbin: Sure! I studied biology at Columbia and originally wanted to go into environmental law. But the more I spoke with …
Screens Off, Hands On: How Science Field Labs Reboot A Love of Learning Read More »
Nick Vail (Semester 18) shares how quiet moments on the Neck shaped his life’s journey—and what they continue to teach him about attention, connection, and calm.
What conspicuous life form do you surely see almost every day and almost everywhere, and yet, predictably, overlook or outright dismiss it as insignificant? If you recall that catchy little jingle from Nature Study that goes, “Freddy Fungus and Alice Alga took a lichen to each other (and got married)”, you have your answer: the …
This summer and fall, we’re inviting you to explore our 400-acre saltwater peninsula—no program participants, no agenda, just space to roam, reconnect, and breathe in the sweet Chewonki Neck breeze.
We have some exciting news about the current Maine State Legislative session: LD 895, An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program, has passed out of committee and will soon be headed for a vote. We need your help – please consider contacting your Maine state …
It’s official—the pins are placed, the stories are in, and the 2025 Chewonki Community Map is ready for you to explore.
This week we talked with Hank Bruininks, a Chewonki Trip Leader and sea kayaking guide, about the ebb and flow of a Chewonki trip experience. “What first drew you to sea kayaking, and how did that initial spark shape your passion for guiding trips?” To be honest, I kind of became a sea kayaker by …
Seas the Moment! An Interview with Trip Leader Hank Bruininks Read More »
Ewes flash! We’re gathering updates for the 2025 Chewonki Community Map—and as a thank-you for staying connected, we’re giving away six cozy Chewonki sheep pelts.
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