An Anti-Racism Message to the Chewonki Community
The death of George Floyd under the knee of a white police officer, recorded for nearly nine horrifying minutes, opened a floodgate of pain for so […]
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Our 2019 Annual Report
“Next normal” is a phrase I am seeing, and now beginning to use, to describe how we’re redefining our everyday lives: our communities, our workplaces, and […]
Bringing the Mountain to Chewonki
Step through the double doors of Chewonki’s Center of Environmental Education and follow the trail markers to Katahdin. Katahdin: Maine’s highest mountain! It is the subject […]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chewonki
When Chewonki became a non-profit in 1962, a charitable purpose became an essential piece of our organizational DNA. Since that time, we have served participants across […]
They Took To the Woods
Last month, students in grades 5/6/7 at the Elementary School at Chewonki celebrated the approaching end of the school year with a four-day trip to Chewonki’s […]
Shute’s Loot on a Hiking Route: Crooked Knives and a 64oz. Adventure To Baxter Peak
Greg Shute’s Must-have Items for Wilderness Adventure Trips Chewonki Vice President Greg Shute is a Maine Guide, lifelong naturalist, and the veteran leader of too many […]
Animal Adventures at Chewonki
Chewonki Foundation has announced the start of a new 5-part series of “Animal Adventures,” providing hands-on learning for kids and adults of all ages. The monthly […]
Hut, Hut, Hike! (or Ski?)
New Partnership with Maine Huts & Trails Brings Benefits to Both Teams Chewonki is proud to announce a new partnership with Maine Huts & Trails, a […]
12 Chewonki Stories You Can’t Miss from 2017
As we count down to the last day of the year, here’s 12 of our favorite memories from 2017: Did you have an amazing Chewonki moment […]
Chewonki Holiday Sale for Friends & Family
Need that perfect something for that perfect someone? For one week only (now until Friday, Dec. 15), we’re having a sale on all Chewonki store merchandise: […]