We preserve land, take care of our natural resources, and advocate for sound policy decisions that protect the environment.
2024 Perspectives on Preservation Photo Contest
Announcing our 9th annual photo contest, Perspectives on Preservation, sponsored by REI Co-op Princeton. Photographers (17 and over) are invited to submit photographs of the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area, which is comprised of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, Mountain Lakes North, John Witherspoon Woods, Community Park North, Tusculum Preserve, Pettoranello Gardens, and the J. Seward Johnson, Sr. Trail & Boardwalk. Student photographers (16 and under) are invited to compete in the contest to win gift card prizes from local businesses.
Photos for submission can be taken at any time of year during the past three years as long as they have not been submitted in a previous FOPOS photo contest. Click here for full contest rules and details.
Love the outdoors? We have tons of year-round opportunities for nature-lovers of all ages. Join our Land Steward team, grab a group and schedule a volunteer session or ask about volunteer hours. Check out our guided nature walks, outdoor yoga, art walks, star-gazing and more. Signature events likes Fall Fest and our annual Opt Outside Photo Exhibition are part of building a community of nature enthusiasts just like you.
Be a Friend. If you’re enjoying walks and hikes on the trails in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, or other spaces FOPOS has preserved, consider supporting our mission by becoming a member.
$25 single membership
$40 couple / family membership
Donate a Tree to the 25-acre Riparian Restoration Project
FOPOS is committed to planting over 6,500 native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers within riparian zones at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve located in Princeton, New Jersey. A contribution of $25 for a tree sapling, $100 for an adult tree, or any other amount helps support this effort. Click HERE to learn more.
Get Social with FOPOS
We love seeing pictures of you, (and leashed furry friends), outdoors walking, hiking, biking, enjoying nature in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve and other preserved areas. Tag us on Instagram @foposnj for a chance to be featured.
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