FOPOS Guided Nature Walk & Plant Pressing // 6.14.25

Join our summer stewardship interns on a guided nature walk, where science and art converge amidst gorgeous landscapes of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. We'll collect plant leaves and delicate summer blooms along our walk. Then, we'll head inside the Mountain Lakes House and practice the craft of plant pressing to preserve our botanical specimen. Celebrate biodiversity as you immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the preserve's enchanting trails.

Land Steward Internship Program: This program will be led by our 2025 internship team. As a part of our Internship program, FOPOS provides three internships for students actively pursuing a degree or career in ecology, natural resource management, environmental education, or related fields. Read more about our internship program. Come meet our interns and learn about the amazing work they are doing this summer in Princeton.

We hope you can join FOPOS as our interns guide us through winding trails adorned with verdant foliage, vibrant flora, and towering trees. Learn about the fascinating ecological systems that sustain life within, discover the hidden treasures of the preserve, and unleash your creative spirit.

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? Consider making a donation to show your love for our local environment! All donations support our year-round stewardship work.

Register HERE if you would like to join our volunteer team and help with restoration work at the Preserve.

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