# Event Details - **Event Name**: FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) and expert birder Winnie Hughes Spar for a guided bird walk.About this EventJoin the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) and expert birder Winnie Hughes Spar for a guided bird walk through the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton, NJ. Together, we will observe Princeton's birds and learn about their fascinating habits!Did you know that New Jersey is one of the best states in the country for birdwatching? Our diverse habitats and our location in the Atlantic Flyway, a migratory route along the Eastern Seaboard, positions the garden state as a leader in birdwatching.Winnie Hughes Spar has led bird walks for Washington Crossing Audubon Society and Princeton University Reunions, as well as annual Christmas bird counts in Princeton. She is author of the poetry chapbook Frost Flowers and teaches courses on literature and nature at the Watershed Institute.Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to sign up in advance. Please note that this event is geared towards adults.BYO: Please bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers, the trails can get muddy especially around the lake. We will be watching for birds and listening for bird songs; if you have a pair of binoculars we recommend bringing them as well.Event waiver: Please complete this event waiver - fopos.org/waiver. This needs to be completed once per calendar year.Meetup Location: Mountain Lakes House Parking LotDirections & Parking: We will meet at the Mountain Lake House parking lot, located within the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Here is a link to the parking lot location on Google Maps & Apple Maps. The address of the Preserve is 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540; this will bring you to the entrance of the Preserve, not our meet-up location. To get to the Mountain Lakes House parking lot, look for the white gate along Mountain Avenue, marked by a series of black mailboxes along the road. Drive slowly down the long paved driveway. The gravel parking lot will be on your left, approximately 1/2 mile down the driveway.Rain Date: In case of inclement weather the rain date for this walk is Sunday, May 3 at 8 a.m.About FOPOS: Since 1969, FOPOS has been working to preserve and protect natural spaces in the greater Princeton area and provide environmental education for the community. 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 walk? Consider making a donation to show your love for our local environment! All donations support our year-round stewardship work. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/princeton/fopos-spring-bird-walk-with-winnie-hughes-spar-saturday-may-2nd/100001987145071401 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, nonprofit, meetups, trekking, workshops, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Princeton - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Mountain Lakes House - **lat**: 40.3633252 - **long**: -74.6760731 - **full address**: Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/83a0211b3d73a28002b21773778c131cfeab098f643ea082052494da8ad1fd84-rimg-w1200-h600-dc7d9fc7-gmir.jpg?v=1775903698 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd being held? - **A:** FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd? - **A:** FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd is organized by Friends of Princeton Open Space. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar // Saturday, May 2nd is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Princeton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Throughout the Princeton region, FOPOS works with groups to support efforts to preserve and protect open space and the environment. In 2019, FOPOS will celebrate it's 50th year.Since its founding, FOPOS has helped to establish over 1,000 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 to raise over $5 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. 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