Foundation
Cabins, Camping, and More! What’s New at Homecoming
Three New Ways to Experience Homecoming this Year Chewonki’s beloved Homecoming weekend is back this August, and we’re excited to share three updates that we
May 6, 2026
Foundation
Maine Youth Environmental Leader Scholarship
We are excited to announce that the Maine Youth Environmental Leader Scholarship for 2026-2027 at Maine Coast Semester is now accepting applications!
Do you know a high school sophomore who is passionate about the environment and looking for opportunities to engage more deeply?
April 24, 2026
Foundation
Carry It Home to $1 Million
This season, your generosity goes further. Gifts of $1,000+ are matched, and 500 gifts unlock an additional $100,000.
April 8, 2026
Foundation
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 1990s, that exploration took physical form with the construction of the Center for Environmental Education, a building designed not just to house programs, but to make energy, materials, and systems visible. Around the same time, experiments began appearing across campus, from student-built solar panels to biodiesel production and early wind and hydrogen systems. Some of those efforts evolved or faded as technology changed, while others laid the groundwork for what came next. Together, they shaped a campus where sustainability is something you can see, question, and take part in every day.
March 24, 2026
Foundation
Because of You: Ring in the New Match Campaign Results
A community effort worth celebrating
January 9, 2026
President's Office
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 few days past the winter solstice. For those of you from the “lower latitudes,” our planetary tilt has a remarkable effect on the environment here in Wiscasset, granting us only eight and a half hours of sunlight each day.
December 31, 2025
Foundation
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 community that has shaped their lives. From Gardiner to Camden to Brunswick, they’ve spent their years building things that last: homes, friendships, and a sense of belonging. Supporting Chewonki through planned giving is one more way to sustain the strength and continuity of a community they deeply value.
December 18, 2025
Foundation
Staff Spotlight: Kerianne Gwinnell
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kerianne Gwinnell as the new Director of the Center for Environmental Education at Chewonki! Kerianne joined us last year to lead our Traveling Natural History programs before stepping into this new role.
December 17, 2025
Foundation
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 Cichocki—known to generations simply as Doc Fred—has been one of its most faithful partners.
December 17, 2025
Foundation
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 participants to see how their choices ripple through the natural world. Now, we’re taking that understanding further through beneficial electrification—a key step in our long-term plan to decarbonize campus operations and model real-world climate solutions.
December 17, 2025
