Join us for our March Nature Walk through the trails of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
This guided walk offers a chance to explore the Preserve as spring emerges and the land wakes from its winter rest.
In the soft light filtering through budding oaks and maples, we might just catch the brief, bright bloom of spring ephemerals -- those delicate wildflowers that pop up and vanish before the trees fully leaf out. As we wander, we’ll keep an eye out for birds and other wildlife, all quietly marking the season’s change. Our stewardship team will also share insights into the history of the Preserve and the ongoing land stewardship efforts that help protect this special place for future generations.
Be sure to wear sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear. Feel free to bring a camera or binoculars along to help you spot and capture the beauty of wildlife as we explore.
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.
Event waiver: Please complete this event waiver - fopos.org/waiver. This needs to be completed once per calendar year.
About FOPOS: Since1969, FOPOS has been working to preserve and protect natural spaces in the greater Princeton area. 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.
Cost: FREE! Consider making a donation to show your love for our local environment! All donations support our year-round stewardship work.