Our Outreach staff is comprised of eight individuals who are charged with feeding and caring for our wildlife, as well as presenting our educational programs. Here is an introduction to our senior Traveling Natural History Programs staff.
Anna Hunt, Program Director
Anna began working at Chewonki in 1997 for the Environmental Education and Outreach programs, and she has coordinated the summer nature activity for Camp Chewonki. She received her B.S. in Environmental Biology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She also completed the Professional Residency in Environmental Education program at the Teton Science School in Kelly, Wyoming. In addition to coordinating Chewonki’s Outreach program, Anna is a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator who enjoys exploring Maine and teaching in its classrooms.
Keith Crowley, Assistant Program Director
Keith began working for Chewonki as an Outdoor Classroom instructor in 2007. Today he works year round as Assistant Program Director for our Traveling Natural History Programs. He received his B.S. from Unity College in Environmental Education and Parks, Recreation & Ecotourism. Keith is a Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard, and Registered Maine Guide. In addition to his duties as an educator, he has led our Boatbuilders Expedition and will continue to lead various extended wilderness trips throughout the year.
Lynne Flaccus, Head Naturalist
As an educator, wildlife rehabilitator, administrator and animal overseer, Lynne has been an integral part of Chewonki’s Outreach program since 1988. Lynne holds a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Vermont, she has been Chewonki’s Assistant Director of Environmental Education and Outreach, and most recently our Head Naturalist. Lynne also leads extended canoe trips throughout the year from Maine’s Allagash Wilderness Waterway to the George River in Labrador. She is an invaluable resource for our Center for Environmental Education and Maine Coast Semester students and staff.
Prema Long, Lead Instructor
Prema began working for Chewonki in 2006 for the Traveling Natural History Programs. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Maine in Farmington. When not with the Traveling Natural History Programs, Prema leads extended wilderness trips for Chewonki. Prema is a Lifeguard, Wilderness First Responder and a Registered Maine Guide.
Leah Kramer Heyman, Instructor
Leah Kramer Heyman has been working for Chewonki’s Outdoor Classroom and Wilderness Trips since 2007. She graduated from Lesley University as part of the Audubon Expedition Institute with a B.S. in Environmental Studies. Now her time is split between OC and our Traveling Natural History Programs. Leah has been working with animals and children for many years across the country.
Doug Soholt, Instructor
Doug has been working for Chewonki since 2007, when he began working as an instructor for the Outdoor Classroom. Doug graduated from Colorado College with a B.S. in Geology and an Elementary Teacher’s Certificate. Currently he splits his time between OC and our Traveling Natural History Programs. Doug is a Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard and Registered Maine Guide, certifications he uses year round to lead canoeing, backpacking and winter trips.
Leah Titcomb, Instructor
Leah began working for Chewonki in the summer of 2007 as a Wilderness Trip Leader and Environmental Educator. Today she works as an Instructor for the Traveling Natural History Programs. She received her B.A. in Outdoor Experiential Education and Environmental Education from Prescott College, where she has since taught. She is a Wilderness First Responder and Registered Maine Guide. During the summer, Leah leads month-long wilderness trips for Camp Chewonki for Girls.
Caty Jones, Intern
Caty began working at Chewonki in January of 2009. She received her B.S. in Wildlife from Unity College. Caty's extensive experience includes volunteering at The Children's Museum of Connecticut, working as an Education Interpreter at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and serving as a Camp Counselor at Camp Hazen YMCA for a number of years. She is very excited to add Chewonki to her work experience!
