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Chewonki People News 2025: So Many Stories, So Many Places

Every year, Chewonki alumni, families, and friends send us glimpses of the adventures, milestones, projects, and everyday joys that shape ...

Camp as Family: Welcoming Ben King

For Ben King, Chewonki’s new Camp Director, camp has always meant family. The friendships he formed around campfires and cabins ...

Powering Change: What Beneficial Electrification Means for Chewonki

At Chewonki, learning and sustainability are deeply intertwined. Every experience—from farm chores to field studies to nights under the stars—invites ...

Celebrating Doc Fred, Chewonki’s Beloved Master Naturalist

For more than a century, natural history has been at the heart of Chewonki. For the last two decades, Fred ...

Staff Spotlight: Kerianne Gwinnell

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kerianne Gwinnell as the new Director of the Center for Environmental Education ...

A Gift Rooted in Maine

For Bill and Emily, giving to Chewonki isn’t just about one organization — it’s about giving back to the Maine ...

A day on the job at Chewonki!

We recently had the pleasure to be featured by the Maine Outdoor Brands association as part of their fantastic Day on the ...

A staff member rings the Chewonki bell, signaling it's time for our community to gather.

Let’s Match the Moment for Chewonki

As we lean into this season of connection and celebration, we’re thrilled to share a new opportunity that makes every ...

A Match is Lit. Let’s Make it Count.

We hope you’ve had a restorative holiday weekend. Here on Chewonki Neck, we’re gearing up for a big week: students ...

Many Sparks. One Light. Chewonki Spirit.

President Nancy Kennedy reflects on the spirit that connects our community—and invites you to help Chewonki’s light shine into the ...

Ring in the New Match!

This season, your generosity goes further. Gifts of $1,000+ are matched, and 500 gifts unlock an additional $100,000.

Unplugged and Thriving: Lessons from the Maine Coast Semester with Sarah Rebick

In this episode, Mandee Hamann sits down with Sarah Rebick to explore the unique qualities of the Maine Coast Semester ...