Teens To Trails and Chewonki teamed up in 2008 to offer Sara's Scholarship — Engaging Teens in the Outdoors, which is awarded to two Wiscasset High School teens each year in memory of Sara Leone, who was lost to the Wiscasset community 10 years ago.

Leone was in love with the world and her strong connection to the out-of-doors played an important role in the way she lead her life — with passion and compassion.

She inspired the establishment of the Teens To Trails organization and the scholarship program that bears her name. This year's recipients were Gabby Chapman and Josh Kramley, who have recently returned from their Chewonki adventures. Each teenager spent three amazing weeks in the wilderness with Chewonki’s Wilderness Trips for Teens where they learned about the natural world as they learned about themselves.

“We know these outdoor experiences can change a life, and were happy to give Gabby and Josh this opportunity,” said Carol Leone, Sara Leone's mother and founder of Teens To Trails.

Teens To Trails is working with Treats of Wiscasset to host an open house and wine-tasting event in support of Sara's Scholarship. All are welcome to attend the fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. This scholarship sparks teen interest in the outdoors, provides student leadership for the Wiscasset High School Outing Club, and encourages the growth of Outing Clubs across Maine — all goals of the Teens To Trails organization.

This full camp scholarship is made possible by the heartfelt donations of Sara Leone's many friends and family and a committed partnership between Teens To Trails and Chewonki.

"Chewonki is honored to be able to partner with Teens To Trails on such a meaningful project that gets kids outdoors," said Emma Carlson, manager of Chewonki’s Summer Wilderness Trips. Donations to keep this scholarship going can be made at the open house, mailed to Teens To Trails at 98 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011, or made online at the T3 website.