Newcomb Campus
Facilities
Huntington Wildlife Forest
The 15,000 acre (6,000 hectare) Huntington Wildlife Forest, containing both undisturbed natural communities and managed forest stands, is the most important component of the Newcomb Campus. The research tract and the surrounding 6 million acre (2.5 million hectare) Adirondack Park provide abundant opportunities for research.
Housing
Housing accommodations are available throughout the year in a mix of dorms, efficiency cabins and lodges. This includes modern residences available for housing visiting faculty and families. Seven cabins and lodges located in the Arbutus Lake Area are capable of housing a total of 37 individuals on a seasonal basis or 33 year around. A restored rustic lodge is available for small conferences, with meeting space for a maximum of 20 people and overnight accommodations for 10. Bunkhouses in the Rich Lake Area provide space for 60 people. Additional accommodations are available in the Newcomb/Long Lake area.
Please note: The Newcomb Campus is closed Thanksgiving, the week of Christmas, and New Year's per the college schedule.
Rich Lake Dining Center
A modern dining facility seats 70 and serves cafeteria style meals. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available for all meals and special dietary needs can be met. The minimum group size necessary for the preparation of meals is 15. There are bathroom and shower facilities located in the dining center as well.
Adirondack Ecological Center (AEC)
The AEC is the focal point of research on the Newcomb Campus. This facility includes administrative and research offices, a data storage center, computing stations, laboratories, library, and a conference room capable of seating up to 50 people.
Research Library — A reference library of approximately 2,500 volumes is maintained at the headquarters building. This includes technical journals, textbooks, and references in scientific disciplines. Reference and species identification books are available onsite and the resources of Moon Library at SUNY-ESF and Syracuse University are also easily available. Theses and dissertations involving HWF and the Newcomb Campus are also onsite. A peer-reviewed publication list is here.
Computer Resources — The AEC provides high-speed internet and locally-networked PC machines running Windows. GPS units and radios may be available for use onsite. Internet access is available to faculty, staff and students using the ESF Evergreen Network Credentials and guest access is available. Data can be requested from the AEC research data managers.
Laboratory Space
The Animal Studies Laboratory is used as a general purpose lab space. The building provides laboratory space, wet labs, freezer and some storage.
Adirondack Interpretive Center
The AIC is the nexus for public programs, events, speaker series, courses and other educational activities. As the public hub for the educational and outreach programming the AIC is a source for outstanding learning options in the central Adirondacks. The main building and classroom are suited for workshops, retreats, and other gatherings of an educational nature. A digital projection and sound system facilitates group audio-visual presentations.
Contact us for details - [email protected] or (518) 582-4551 x2208.