INDIGENOUS NAMES ALONG THE PENOBSCOT RIVER PADDLING TRAIL
Cloe Chunn shows pictures of paddling the Penobscot River and about seeing firsthand the meanings of Wabanaki names along the way, and also about creating the Penobscot River Paddling Trail.A former high school and college teacher, Cloe is a naturalist, outdoor writer, and Maine Guide. She is cofounder of the Maine Master Naturalist Program.
Her book, ‘Fifty Hikes in the Maine Mountains’ (W.W.Norton), has been a standard hiking guide for over 40 years. Exploring wild places, sharing them with others, and feeling her connection to Mother Earth, are what motivate Cloe.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW THE PROGRAM PRESENTED BY CLOE CHUNN:
On July 18, 2019, BBWC hosted Kyle King who shared the story of how they conceived, designed, and built an international school in Bali, where Kyle has been teaching and living with his family for 6 years. Kyle is principal of the Green School and he also directs the BioBus entrepreneurial program, an example of the solution-based learning which engages students at The Green School.
Film by Ned Lightner, Belfast Community Media
Pen Bay Stewards in Action
See a slideshow of some of the events, activities and services provided by our Pen Bay Stewards in 2019.
The State of North Penobscot Bay and Belfast Bay
On March 21, 2018 John Tipping, environmental scientist and BBWC Board Member, presented information on different aspects of Belfast and North Penobscot Bays, including biology, water quality, storm surge, temperature, salinity, acidification, and effects of climate change.
Film by Ned Lightner, Belfast Community Media
Research on Poisonous Cigarette Butts
John Tipping, environmental scientist and BBWC Board Member, is working with some local students as they investigate the toxic nature of cigarettes and their potential impact on our environment.
Film by Ned Lightner, Belfast Community Media
Salmon-in-Schools
Each year the BBWC sponsors local participation in a salmon egg adoption program offered through the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Read more here and watch video below.
The Intertidal Zone
5 short videos made by Cloe Chunn at Moose Point State Park andCloe Chunn on Good Morning Belfast, July 17, 2018:
