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POSTPONED: Communities of Color Come Together: An Evening of Art + Nature

  • Friends Of Princeton Open Space 57 Mountain Ave Princeton, NJ, 08540 United States (map)
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Due to weather concerns, this event is postponed. When a new date has been identified, we will repost the updated information.

COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, YOU ARE INVITED!

RETREAT with Dana Hughes Moorhead and Romy Toussaint & Guest Art Instructor, Maria Evans, from the Arts Council of Princeton.

Join us for a special evening exploring the Art of Nature in the beautiful setting of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Unplug, unwind, engage + explore.

Here's what to expect:

  • Light stretching standing, no mat needed

  • Trekking along the trail

  • Pizza dinner

  • Nature themed art activity courtesy of Arts Council of Princeton

CLICK HERE to register for this FREE EVENT!

Registration is required to attend - space is limited.

Sponsored by Friends of Princeton Open Space with the goal of increasing access and engagement for communities of color to Princeton's open lands and preserves.

BYO: Mask, water bottle, comfortable shoes for walking (areas of the trail can be muddy) and dress in layers.

We ask that if you are feeling sick, or have potentially been exposed to the COVID-19 virus, to please stay home and join us at another time.

Meeting Location: We will meet at the Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton New Jersey. Be sure to take the long driveway entrance to the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, marked by a series of white mail boxes, the gravel parking lot is on your left about a 1/2 mile down the paved driveway.

FOPOS gratefully acknowledges the support of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson for this event.

About Friends of Princeton Open Space:

Founded in 1969, FOPOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring open space in Princeton for preservation, protecting natural resources, maintaining accessibility to trails, and providing environmental education. As part of their mission, they work with groups in the Princeton region to support efforts to preserve and protect open space and the environment. For more information, please visit fopos.org.

Pictured Left: Dana Hughes Moorhead, Community engagement specialist, and lover of nature

Pictured Right: Romy Toussaint, Energy queen, yoga teacher, transformational trainer and coach // romyoga.com

Maria Evans began her work with the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) in 1998 teaching children's ceramics classes. Maria served as ACP's Gallery Manager for four years before becoming the Community Arts Manager and now serves as the Artistic Director for the organization. For more about ACP, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Maria Evans began her work with the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) in 1998 teaching children's ceramics classes. Maria served as ACP's Gallery Manager for four years before becoming the Community Arts Manager and now serves as the Artistic Director for the organization. For more about ACP, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.