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ZuluCabin 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. …
Arianna Roeder-Fabos
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 …
Spotting Spotted Salamanders
We were in science class, and our teacher had just told us that Big Night might be tonight. Big Night …
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 …
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 …
Lambing Season Lessons
I was having a pleasant Thursday morning on the third day since arriving at Chewonki. Surrounded by six of the …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Refugia: Outdoor Learning Endures
In the days before welcoming Semester 65, Julie Barnes, our Dean of Students, sent out a message which resonated deeply …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
