Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) this winter as a volunteer Tree Tender!

Looking to lend a hand this winter? Join the FOPOS Tree Tenders and nurture the forest through its peaceful winter season. Attend a Tree Tenders training session on Saturday, January 24th, from 11 am to 1 pm, and get oriented to the work this season.

As a Tree Tender, you'll support the health of the Preserve’s native trees and shrubs by gently caring for young plantings, conducting invasive plant removal, using hand pruners to clear invasive vines from protective cages, and keeping an eye on our newest restoration areas. Tree Tenders will also help with regular trail and deer exclusion-fence monitoring. Volunteers in these roles will walk and monitor trails, patch small fence issues, and report any significant damage to staff. Ideally, monitoring would happen weekly (or biweekly) to help us meet our stewardship goals this season. Adults may work independently, while minors will be paired with a partner and check in with FOPOS staff before and after their volunteer shift.

REGISTER FOR TREE TENDER VOLUNTEER TRAINING

POSTPONED to Saturday, January 24th from Monday, January 19th, 2026 due to weather conditions

Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) on MLK Day for a volunteer land stewardship session on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, and honor Dr. King's dedication to service and community.

Volunteers will work under the guidance of the FOPOS stewardship staff to perform ecosystem restoration and invasive species removal in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.

We have two volunteer sessions: 10AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM. Please pick the time slot that works best for you! You are also welcome to attend both sessions. Groups welcome!

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) this winter as a volunteer Tree Tender!

Looking to lend a hand this winter? Join the FOPOS Tree Tenders and nurture the forest through its peaceful winter season. Attend a Tree Tenders training session on Tuesday, January 6th, from 11 am to 1 pm, and get oriented to the work this season.

As a Tree Tender, you'll support the health of the Preserve’s native trees and shrubs by gently caring for young plantings, conducting invasive plant removal, using hand pruners to clear invasive vines from protective cages, and keeping an eye on our newest restoration areas. Tree Tenders will also help with regular trail and deer exclusion-fence monitoring. Volunteers in these roles will walk and monitor trails, patch small fence issues, and report any significant damage to staff. Ideally, monitoring would happen weekly (or biweekly) to help us meet our stewardship goals this season. Adults may work independently, while minors will be paired with a partner and check in with FOPOS staff before and after their volunteer shift.

REGISTER FOR TREE TENDER VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) this winter as a volunteer Tree Tender!

Looking to lend a hand this winter? Join the FOPOS Tree Tenders and nurture the forest through its peaceful winter season. Attend a Tree Tenders training session on Tuesday, December 16th, from 11 am to 1 pm, and get oriented to the work this season.

As a Tree Tender, you'll support the health of the Preserve’s native trees and shrubs by gently caring for young plantings, conducting invasive plant removal, using hand pruners to clear invasive vines from protective cages, and keeping an eye on our newest restoration areas. Tree Tenders will also help with regular trail and deer exclusion-fence monitoring. Volunteers in these roles will walk and monitor trails, patch small fence issues, and report any significant damage to staff. Ideally, monitoring would happen weekly (or biweekly) to help us meet our stewardship goals this season. Adults may work independently, while minors will be paired with a partner and check in with FOPOS staff before and after their volunteer shift.

Register for this volunteer session.