Arianna Roeder-Fabos

Cabin Life in Orchard, Quirks and All

When I first arrived here, I had no idea how close I was going to become with my cabin mates. ...

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Outdoor Leadership Weekend: From Nurse to Naturalist

The weather on that Thursday was stunning. Sunny, mid-60s, with a dash of afternoon cloud that added flavor to an ...

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Spotting Spotted Salamanders

We were in science class, and our teacher had just told us that Big Night might be tonight. Big Night ...

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In the First Weeks Here

About a month before I went to Chewonki, I was having a lot of doubts. Is this actually something that ...

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Sawing, Splitting, and Other Outdoor Skills

Last Saturday was our first-ever outdoor skills training. Every Saturday we learn new outdoor skills in preparation for Chewonki’s three ...

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Lambing Season Lessons

I was having a pleasant Thursday morning on the third day since arriving at Chewonki. Surrounded by six of the ...

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Cabinmates from Orchard Cabin stand together, smiling, before their solos

Moving to Chewonki: My Cabin Family

I remember first hearing our cabin assignments over Zoom, and finding out I was in Orchard cabin with five other ...

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Students sit outside for their science class, with cabins in the background

Solos: Reflecting on Semester 65

This weekend before Halloween, the whole of our semester gathered. We all sat on Orchard field in the dimming sunlight. ...

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Students smile after a muddy field lab at the salt marsh

A Memorable, Muddy Science Field Lab

October 26th – a day for the books. It was a cool and sunny day, with scattered showers throughout. It ...

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Six students stand facing the camera in front of a beautiful sunset

200 Pounds of Carrots: A Productive Afternoon on the Farm

Classes had finished for the day and I had an hour or so before my chores began. I ran back ...

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An English class meets outside while studying the ghazal poetry form

Refugia: Outdoor Learning Endures

In the days before welcoming Semester 65, Julie Barnes, our Dean of Students, sent out a message which resonated deeply ...

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Birds in my Binoculars: Science at Maine Coast Semester

Yesterday morning I arrived at the circular patch of grass that has been my science classroom for the last few ...

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Barn Check: Forays on the Farm

Last week I had a chore called Barn Check. Barn Check isn’t like a normal chore we have in the ...

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A Day in the Life: Polar Bear Plunges and Plenty of Laughter

Polar Bear When my alarm goes off, my eyes open wide. In only 20 minutes, I’ll be jumping into the ...

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A Few “Classic Chewonki” Moments

I came to Chewonki expecting full crunchy granola energy. Where everyone would hug trees and talk to the plants and ...

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The Beauty of the Backcountry

Fall in Maine is a spectacular sight: forests painted in fiery hues, clear blue skies overhead, and the first hint ...

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Moose River Memories: Canoeing with my Cabinmates

The falling leaves of warm colors interrupt the stillness of the Moose River. The water falls off my paddle as ...

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Smooth Start for Semester 65

A very warm welcome to the 42 students of Semester 65! They arrived on Wednesday, September 16th, enjoying sunshine and ...

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Celebrating Semester 64: Growth, Grit, and Graduation!

A HUGE congratulations to Semester 64 students, who graduated last Friday in a virtual ceremony. Semester 64 will go down ...

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The Beauty of Farm Chores

When I arrived at Maine Coast Semester, I was so excited to work on the farm. I finally got to ...

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors (Even When it’s Cold!)

Here at Chewonki, we like to say that there is no such thing as “too cold,” just insufficient outerwear. Needless ...

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Wilderness Trips: Skiing Far and Growing Close

We clicked into our skis with huge packs on our backs. Our sleds were filled with massive barrels of food ...

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Sisterhood of the Traveling Cabin

Not sleeping in Orchard Cabin made me nervous. Instead, because of a broken ankle, I would be temporarily staying in ...

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Fantastic Teachers and a Fresh Take on Science

I’ve never been much of an academic, never one for math or science. The highlight of my report card was ...

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