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Learning Sustainability by Living It

For more than a century, Chewonki has explored what it means to live thoughtfully on the land. In the late ...

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: A First Look at Our Partnership with Sapien Labs

At Maine Coast Semester, we’ve always believed that the best version of a student emerges when they are "unplugged" from ...

Because of You: Ring in the New Match Campaign Results

A community effort worth celebrating

That Moment When The Sun Returns

Greetings from Chewonki and happy new year!

This is the quietest and darkest time of year on Chewonki Neck, just a ...

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 ...

Staff Spotlight: Kerianne Gwinnell

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...