FOPOS Tree Identification Nature Walk // 7.19.25

Friends of Princeton Open Space(FOPOS), founded in 1969, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization devoted to acquiring open space in Princeton for preservation, protecting natural resources, maintaining accessibility to trails, and providing environmental education. Throughout the Princeton region, FOPOS works with groups to support efforts to preserve and protect open space and the environment.Since its founding, FOPOS has helped to establish over 1,800 acres of parkland and a network of trails that nearly encircles Princeton.  Through grants and the contributions of hundreds of people in the community, FOPOS has helped raise nearly $10 million for the purchase of land and acquisition of easements on properties that might have been bulldozed for development.  In addition to land preservation, FOPOS also leads in stewardship, from creating and maintaining hiking trails, boardwalks and footbridges, to the removal of invasive species and the replanting of native varieties.FOPOS also sponsors community programs and activities, such as nature walks and educational workshops, and advocates for governmental actions that protect our water, land, animals and plant communities. If you have an interest in spending time outdoors, enjoying nature and making a difference in the community, please contact us at info@fopos.org to get involved in trail-building and ecological restoration.

Friends of Princeton Open Space

Join FOPOS’s Stewardship Team for a guided nature walk through the Preserve. We'll be focusing on tree identification tips and tricks!

Mountain Lakes House

Join our summer land stewardship interns on a guided Tree Identification Nature Walk as we explore the beautiful Green Trail at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Come connect with the forest on a “deep root” level.We will be offering this free nature walk twice this week -- on Wednesday, July 16th, from 10 a.m. to noon, and on Saturday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to noon. This walk will introduce you to the trees around you, from their bark and leaves to the subtle signs that reveal their species. Learn simple identification tricks, fun facts, and the ecological roles these trees play in our local ecosystem.Whether you're a budding naturalist or just curious about the woods you wander through, this event is a great way to deepen your relationship with nature.Bring your nature journal to record these identification tips and your camera!All ages welcome. Sturdy walking shoes are encouraged.Meetup Location: Mountain Lakes House. The Mountain Lakes House parking lot is within the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature preserve located at 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton NJ, 08540. Be sure to drive down the long paved driveway entrance to the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, marked by a series of black mail boxes. The gravel parking lot is on your left about a 1/2 mile down the driveway.About FOPOS: Founded in 1969, FOPOS has been working to preserve and protect natural spaces in the greater Princeton area for more than 50 years. As a part of our work, we rely on volunteers to help make progress when it comes to restoration work such as our current forest and riparian restoration projects in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.Can't make this session? <a href="https://www.fopos.org/support-us" title="https://www.fopos.org/support-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Consider making a donation</a> to show your love for our local environment! All donations support our year-round stewardship work.

FOPOS Tree Identification Nature Walk // 7.19.25

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