Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in Nature!
Join FOPOS’s Stewardship Team on June 19 for a special Juneteenth Nature Walk as we celebrate freedom, culture, community, and outdoor wellness in the Preserve. This guided walk offers an opportunity to honor the legacy of Juneteenth while connecting with the natural world and reflecting on the importance of access to green spaces, stewardship, and community.
Led by our summer stewardship interns, the walk will also recognize National Pollinator Month as we explore the fascinating role of native pollinators in sustaining healthy ecosystems. Along the trails, we’ll discover pollinator hotspots, learn about the wildflowers, shrubs, and trees that depend on them, and observe bees, butterflies, and other pollinating species in action.
Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply looking to spend time outdoors with family and friends, this walk is a chance to celebrate freedom, culture, and connection to the land while enjoying the beauty of the Preserve.
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 Lot
Directions & 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, June 7 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.