Hartwick College Pine Lake

UPGRADE ALERT 🔔 you haven’t already stop by and check out our brand new boat rack. Built by Pine Lakes finest. We love having the community out here. We are open to the public so waste no time and hurry on down !

PSA : PINE LAKES 55th ANNIVERSARY IS APPROACHING

DATE: July 25th, 2026 12:00PM -4:00PM

https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/pine-lake-environmental-campus/events-workshops/

Rebooting the Community Compost Program! ♻️

The Pine Lake Community Compost Initiative is helping
Hartwick community members turn food scraps into a resource that supports sustainability, education, and environmental stewardship.
Participants receive a compost bucket to collect approved kitchen scraps at home and can exchange full buckets for clean ones each week. The collected material is transported to Pine Lake, where it is processed through our three-bin composting system and transformed into nutrient-rich compost for gardens, restoration projects, and future community spaces.
Last year alone, the program diverted the equivalent of 165.5 cubic feet of food waste from landfills this year through 273 buckets of collected material. Our first batch of finished compost has already been used to revitalize the herb garden outside the Lodge, and plans are underway for a new Community Garden at Pine Lake, set to open in Spring 2027.
Whether you're looking to reduce waste, learn more about composting, or support local sustainability efforts, there's still time to get involved this summer.
Learn more and sign up with the link below 👇🏽.

https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/pine-lake-environmental-campus/compost-project/

Major improvements are happening at Pine Lake. Every dollar invested goes directly back into the
place we all love, so you can focus on what matters most. Whether that’s exploring the trails, gathering with friends and family, learning in the outdoors, or simply enjoying the peace of the lake, your support helps make it all possible.

Stay up to date with what’s going on out here by visiting the Pine Lake Events & Workshops page https://bit.ly/4e3F87h and following Pine Lake on Facebook https://bit.ly/4uqse8b and Instagram https:// bit.ly/4vlYqVv.

Looking for a relaxing way to enjoy the upcoming weekend?

Catch-and-release fishing is permitted at Pine Lake, making it a great spot to cast a line, enjoy the scenery, and spend some time outdoors. With a beautiful weekend ahead, it might be the perfect time to visit!

A gentle reminder for the week ahead:

Slow down.
Look around.
Take a deep breath.
You’re exactly where you need to be.

Do Monday’s the Pine Lake way and give yourself a little space to reconnect.

Featured is the Hemlock Trail.

https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/pine-lake-environmental-campus/events-workshops/

THROW BACK TO FIELD SCHOOL 2017 AT PINE LAKE 🌲 🦴 🪏

Speaking of field school….

Students have been uncovering history at Pine Lake for years, learning hands-on archaeological skills right in the field. From digging and screening to documenting findings, the field school gives students a chance to connect with the past while gaining real excavation experience.

Been there, dug that. ⛏️

History is being uncovered right here at Pine Lake! 🌲 🦴 🔥

From May 27 through June 26, Hartwick College’s Pine Lake Archaeological Field School is taking place at the Pine Lake in Davenport, NY. This hands-on field school is co-directed by Dr. Namita Sugandhi of Hartwick College and Dr. Renee Whitman of SUNY Oneonta.

So far, students have been uncovering evidence that may connect to everyday activities from 3,000–4,000 years ago, including camping, food preparation, hide processing, hearth features, and stone tool use.

Students are learning how to identify, excavate, record, and interpret archaeological sites while studying evidence from prehistoric camp sites dating back thousands of years. The site sits on the flood plain of Charlotte Creek, where layers of flooding and silt helped preserve materials just about 40 cm below the surface.

This field school gives students the chance to build real archaeological skills while connecting with the deep history of the Pine Lake landscape.

More to content come on this amazing project!

Some places help you unplug Pine Lake helps you reconnect.

Tucked away along the shoreline at Pine Lake, Both Redwood Cabins offer the kind of quiet that’s hard to find these days. Wake up to lake views, spend your evenings by the fire, and fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of nature. With cozy knotty pine interiors, a screened-in porch overlooking the water, and all the essentials for a peaceful getaway, it’s the perfect place to slow down and breathe a little deeper.

Whether you’re looking for a weekend retreat, a creative escape, or simply a break from the noise, your spot by the lake is waiting.

Come experience Pine Lake Hartwick College for yourself.

Learn more about Redwood Cabins and book your stay right here.

https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/pine-lake-environmental-campus/residential-campus/