Connecting Chewonki’s Future with Millennia of Land Use When returning students and campers arrive at Chewonki this year, they may notice a dramatic break in the trees on the east side of the entry road. Last month, we began the first phase of a 3-year project to restore approximately 11 acres of forest back to …
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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This time of year is filled with nostalgia, thanks and gift-giving. We decided to ask folks at Chewonki: “What was the best present you ever received?” Here’s a few of our favorite answers: 1. Corn Hole – Keith Crowley, Director of Educational Partnerships 2. Coffee Shop – Sophia (Semester 59 student from Casco Bay High School, …
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