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Owl In a Day’s Work

“Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother, who grew up on a farm,” says Wright. “One day when I was about ten years old, I asked her if she’d ever wanted a different career, and she said she had wanted to be a veterinarian.” Life got in the way, though, and Wright’s grandmother never got to pursue animal care professionally. The story moved Wright. “I’ve always felt connected to my grandmother; we share a deep love for animals. From that day on, I’ve always wanted to be a vet –to fulfill both of our dreams.”

March 28, 2022

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Chewonki Educator Rescues, Rehabilitates Stranded Seals

On a cold, windy day earlier this year a small crowd watched curiously as Chewonki Science Educator Jessica Woodend, along with her husband, struggled to

April 22, 2021

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Operation Owl: Partnering with the National Guard

The Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program isn’t exactly jet-setting around Maine this year. But, even though our small fleet of vehicles has hardly left the Neck, our wildlife educators have continued to delight kids and families with the help of an unlikely partnership – the Maine National Guard Child and Youth Services (CYS).

January 6, 2021

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Can the Impact of Environmental Education be Measured?

Chewonki Science Educator Jessica Woodend is working with Teach ME Outside on their new Environmental Education (EE) Evaluation Collaborative. The group was formed earlier this

August 25, 2020

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Training Crows

Join wildlife educator Colleen Moureaux to learn more about our resident crows and the training they receive to become animal ambassadors!

May 1, 2020

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Live Drawing Class – Owls and Turtles

Join wildlife educator Kyle Wonser for another live drawing class: owls and turtles!

May 1, 2020

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As the Crow Flies

Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program educators are looking forward to giving people a greater appreciation for American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) with the help of our

April 22, 2020