Help FOPOS kick off planting in Community Park North, where we’ll plant over 500 trees this fall!.
Join thousands of volunteers nationwide on September 27 for National Public Lands Day. Help protect, preserve, and celebrate “Our Home Outdoors.” From local parks to national forests, our public lands are where memories are made and communities come together.
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) is hosting land stewardship volunteer sessions on Saturday, September 27th, in celebration of National Public Lands Day. There will be two volunteer sessions: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Come to one or both!
Get your hands in the soil and help restore our local forest!
After a summer of incredible effort from FOPOS interns, dedicated volunteers, and community partners, we’re ready for the next big step in restoring our local natural areas. Invasive species have been cleared and planting sites prepped in two of our critical restoration project areas: the 25-acre riparian restoration project and the 45-acre Community Park North Natural Climate Solutions project.
Now it’s time to plant! This fall, with your help, we’ll be planting more than 2,800 native trees and shrubs.
These plantings will:
Boost long-term carbon sequestration,
Provide essential habitat for wildlife, and
Create a healthier, more resilient environment for the entire community.
What to Bring:
Shovels, pick axes, and work/garden gloves (if you have them)
A reusable water bottle
Sturdy shoes and outdoor work clothes
We’ll be digging, planting, and mulching and working together to make a tangible impact on our local ecosystem.
Come out, get dirty, and help grow the future, one tree at a time!
Meetup Location: Main Parking Lot for the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
Directions & Parking: We will meet at the main lot for the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. The address of the Preserve is 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Event waiver: Please complete this event waiver - fopos.org/waiver. This needs to be completed once per calendar year.
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.
Looking to register for multiple volunteer sessions this summer? Register HERE.