Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
The Art and Science of the Field Journal
You can hold your phone in front of a fern and get an immediate plant i.d. Take your device into the forest at springtime, push
December 20, 2019
Alumni & Friends
Alumna Advocates for Georgetown University to Divest from Fossil Fuels
“Chewonki showed me what a thoughtful institution could be,” says Lucy Chatfield (Maine Coast Semester 58 alumna; summer farm worker ‘17 and ‘19). “It’s an
January 28, 2020
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
A New Scholarship for Maine’s Future Environmental Leaders
Maine students have always been an important part of Maine Coast Semester; they work hard, have a deep knowledge of Maine’s history and culture, and
January 28, 2020
Alumni & Friends
When Ewe need a Shear…
Maine Coast Semester alumni stay connected to Chewonki in all kinds of ways, and having Emily Garnett (semester 9) return each year before lambing season
February 28, 2020
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School
Empty Hand, Empty Brush
Chewonki Welcomes Guest Artist Kichung Lee Lizee for an Exploration of Eastern Calligraphy Last Friday we were fortunate to welcome renowned artist and calligrapher Kichung
March 9, 2020
Foundation
Distinctive “Apple Moss” Spotted on West Shore of Chewonki Neck
Natural History Faculty, Eric McIntyre, made a surprising observation last week while walking on Chewonki Neck: a colony of moss featuring slim, protruding orange stalks
April 24, 2020
Alumni & Friends
Viral Volunteerism – Young Alumnus Responds to Pandemic
High schoolers who attend Maine Coast Semester are adventurous, hard-working, and community-oriented, and we are often inspired by their work beyond Chewonki. When the Covid-19
June 26, 2020
Foundation
From Residential to Remote – A Story of Academic Adaptation
The abrupt, nationwide shift to remote learning this spring was more than unexpected, it was stunning. But perhaps we shouldn’t be shocked by what came
June 26, 2020
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School
Chewonki Schools Phased Reopening Plan
To the Chewonki community, I write today to share information about our return to in-person learning in September 2020. This letter does not contain all
July 27, 2020
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
Important Update: Delayed Opening for Maine Coast Semester
Dear Families, In recent weeks we have shared a flood of information with you about the opening of school next month. It has taken significant
August 21, 2020
