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ZuluEntering the Mega Snow Globe: Snowshoeing Woodcove
Wilderness trips were highly anticipated in semester 62. After filling out a survey to figure out which four-day trip I’d …
Alexis Grillo
Is the Food Good? And other Important Questions about Maine Coast Semester
As I sit here sipping some tea from my “World-Class Dad” mug, I wonder to myself what I was doing …
Dusk Settles on the First Half of Semester 62
At the beginning of this year, I made a resolution. I would try to see every sunset I could. Luckily …
Nature Notes
Sitting on a rock, the cold tickles my cheeks and the smell of fresh snow and trees soothes me as …
From Sunrise to Moonrise, a Day in the Life at Maine Coast Semester
This morning, I woke up at 6:30 am with my cabin mates, just in time for Morning Gather. In a …
Hammocking on Blueberry Hill
One of my favorite moments from the semester so far occurred on a snowy afternoon a few weeks ago, when …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Examining French Culture Through Farming
The class options at Maine Coast Semester are really unique and interesting. I am encouraged to develop my critical thinking …
Semester 61 Human Ecology Capstones
AISLING, Cheverus High School, Portland ME: Great White Sharks in Maine: Effects and Misconceptions ALEX, Seacrest Country Day School, …
Semester Students Share Art and Experiences with their Families
On the 16th and of November, Maine Coast Semester students hosted a family weekend to show our relatives the amazing …
Solos: Alone Together
Leading up to solos, I knew I had a lot of questions about what the weekend would bring out in …
Welcoming Poppy
The dining hall was buzzing with the usual lunchtime energy, tables full, people excited for the gorgeous meal that lay …
Celebrating Poems in Rural Communities with Tracy K. Smith, United States Poet Laureate
As I waited for her to enter, I scanned the room. Living at Maine Coast Semesters close-knit boarding school, these …
The Purpose of Paddling
Before coming to Chewonki, I mostly thought I understood what it would be like. I meticulously read emails and avidly …
From Sauerkraut to Sketch-up, Connecting to the Natural World through Craft
The study of human ecology, or the relationship between humans and the natural world, is an important thread that runs …
The Stories of James Francis, Penobscot Nation Historian
Before I came to Chewonki, the fact only I was sure of was that I was going into a new, …
Finding Your Place, and Yourself, on the Penobscot River
Thinking back to when I first arrived at Chewonki, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such …
Outer Limits: Students Explore their Growing Edges in Maine’s Wild Places
In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, the 45 members of semester 61 embarked in six vans loaded with backpacks, …
Arriving at Chewonki: A Sea of Green
A wave of pure excitement rushed through me as I stepped out of my mom’s rental car and into the …
Photos: Maine Coast Semester Celebrates 30 Years of Place-based Learning
Maine Coast Semester celebrated 60 memorable semesters of placed-based learning and friendship in August with a weekend full of faculty-led …
From Portland to Pemaquid Point, Semester 61 Hits the Coast Running!
Two weeks ago, on August 29th, 45 students from 11 states and 36 high schools arrived at Chewonki to launch …
It’s a Girl! Greta Births a Healthy Heifer
Yesterday, around 1:00 pm, our dairy cow Greta birthed a healthy, heifer calf. Although it was Greta’s due date, Greta …
Making Waves: Shaping Eco-Friendly Surf Products at Maine Coast Semester
A native of landlocked Colorado, Reid Hill’s love of surfing began on family vacations. Wherever they traveled, his father would …
Maine Coast Semester Alumni Take on New Roles and Responsibility at Salt Marsh Farm
Chewonki recently welcomed back Maine Coast Semester 59 alumni Phoebe, and Semester 57 alumni Grayson, as summer farm workers at …
