Alumni & Friends
Our Favorite Books of 2020
We recently asked Chewonki faculty and staff to share their favorite books from the past year. Here’s our collective recommended reading list for 2020: Winter
December 16, 2020
Alumni & Friends
Watch: Salt Marsh Farm: The Last Five Years
Join Megan Phillips and members of Chewonki’s farm crew to learn about how the farm has both evolved and remained true to our roots over
January 13, 2021
Alumni & Friends
From Polyps to Policy: A Marine Biologist Finds Her Niche in D.C.
“There need to be more scientists working on policy,” says Lauren Linsmayer. “We are analytical thinkers who do things in methodical ways.” Linsmayer is an
February 1, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Whitewater Wanderer Follows The Flow
“When you’re on the river, problems go away,” says Tom Shwartz, a former Chewonki camper, tripper, and leader. Shwartz was introduced to whitewater kayaking during
February 18, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Chewonki Virtual Job Fair
You are Invited! Spread the word, grab your lunch, and join us for the first Camp Chewonki Virtual Job Fair, March 4 from 11am to
February 19, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Agriculture: A Girl Culture? Studying Female Farmers in Morocco
“When we think about improving food systems, workers often get sidelined,” says Tasnim Elboute. “I want to narrate the lives of those at the center
March 8, 2021
Alumni & Friends
🎥 Watch “The Route of It,” Featuring Greg Shute
The Route of It: Reflecting on People, Place, Wildlife and Environmental Change in Remote Landscapes Originally Recorded on Thursday, March 25th, 7:00 pm est Watch
March 17, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Off The Map with Chewonki LITs
“We ate at least three sticks of pepperoni at every meal,” recalls Aaron Altabet in a recent text message to Karen Blakelock. “…and, there was
April 1, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Remote Semester: Alumna Turns College into Expedition
“The first day, I needed to drive from Walla Walla, Washington to Boise, Idaho, and I also had to complete eighty pages of reading for
May 10, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Corbin Percy Hacks Games for Accessibility
Our alumni go on to all kinds of careers, and most often, we highlight those working in ecology and the outdoors. So, our ears perked
May 26, 2021
