Great Backyard Bird Count with FOPOS & SJ Wildlife Tours // February 16th

Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) and South Jersey Wildlife Tours on Monday, February 16th at 10 a.m. We’ll walk the trails at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve to observe and count bird species as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide community science project that helps researchers better understand bird populations. Along the way, learn tips for attracting wildlife to your own backyard and hear how FOPOS is working to protect and restore your backyard—our local open spaces. Perfect for birders of all experience levels.

Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to sign up in advance.

BYO: Please bring water, binoculars, and wear comfortable hiking boots.

Cost: FREE. This free community event is sponsored by Friends of Princeton Open Space.

Event waiver: Please complete this event waiver - fopos.org/waiver. This needs to be completed once per calendar year.

About FOPOS: Friends of Princeton Open Space is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1969 that has contributed about $10 million in privately raised funds, government grants, and funds raised from the rental of Mountain Lakes House to acquire and steward open space in Princeton, New Jersey for the benefit of all residents and visitors. Our mission includes environmental education and advocacy for sound governmental decisions affecting the environment. Consider making a donation to FOPOS and show your love for our local environment! All donations support our year-round work.

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