Pine Lake view through trees

Pine Lake Events & Workshops

From wellness to outdoor skills workshops, Pine Lake is buzzing with event activity no matter the season!

Community Education Programs

Register for an event or program from each “Learn More” link.

Event

Mar 12 2026

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Leave No Trace: Trash Timelines & Tiny Impacts

Join us for a hands-on workshop to see how long your snacks really stick around and learn how to keep the lake clean for the next 100 years! RSVP required, no fee, capped at 10.

Event

Mar 14 – 15, 2026

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wilderness First Aid

Learn essential skills for responding to injuries and emergencies in remote outdoor environments. RSVP Required. $350 fee covers certification, textbook and supplies. Instructor Cody Delamarter, EMT; accommodations available. Contact [email protected] for details.

Event

Mar 19 2026

5:00 pm

Skills Workshop Series: Cordage: Making Things from Plants & Strings

We will use collected plant materials from various regions, recycled materials and craft fibers to practice and create with the Reverse-Wrap cordage method. RSVP required, $10 suggested donation.

Event

Mar 26 2026

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Navigation & Forest Bathing: The Compass & The Quiet

Ready to find your way and lose your stress? Join us to master the “Red in the Shed” compass trick to navigate the wilds of Pine Lake. Free baseplate compass for all participants! RSVP required,...

Event

Apr 04 2026

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Indigenous History Walk: A Glimpse into the Past

Trace the history of the Susquehannock and Mohican peoples on this guided walk at Pine Lake. Ethnoecologist Justin Wexler explores how Native land management shaped our local species and landscape. RSVP required. No fee. All...

Join us for outdoor recreation activities and other events, depending on how much or how little snow and ice we get!

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Hartwick College Pine Lake Campus

1894 Charlotte Creek Road
Oneonta, New York 13820
607-431-4520
[email protected]