Friends of Princeton Open Space To Host Community Science Event On Saturday

PRINCETON, NJ – The Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) will be hosting a BioBlitz on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.

This free event is a unique opportunity to explore nature, contribute to conservation efforts, and learn how to observe and record local species.

A BioBlitz is a fast-paced, hands-on event where volunteers of all ages come together to identify as many species as possible—plants, wildlife, insects, fungi, birds, and more—within a designated area and time frame. It’s a fun and interactive way to build awareness of local biodiversity while helping FOPOS land stewards protect the Preserve’s ecosystems.

The FOPOS land stewards will introduce participants to easy-to-use apps, such as iNaturalist and Merlin Bird ID, and then head out in small teams to survey different parts of the Preserve.

Observations will be uploaded to an iNaturalist project, contributing to a growing database that FOPOS uses to guide ecological restoration and land management. The data collected supports habitat restoration and conservation efforts while helping participants build knowledge and a deeper connection to nature right in their own backyard.

To register for this free community science event at www.fopos.org/events-programs. Meet at the Mountain Lakes House parking lot.

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