Princeton NJ Events

March Nature Walk, FOPOS

Saturday March 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for our March Nature Walk through the trails of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Led by the Friends of Princeton Open Space stewardship team, this guided walk will offer a chance to explore the Preserve as spring emerges and the land wakes up from its winter rest.

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.

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Saturday Canal Walks

Saturday March 29, 2025
10:00 AM

Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round. Free. Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, at the end of the parking lot near the road. Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing canalwalkers@googlegroups.com.

History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday March 29, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Princeton Battlefield parking lot, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton J

oin us on a hike through the treasured Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Hear stories about the Woods’ origin and the ways IAS mathematicians, physicists, and other members have engaged with it. Stops along the way will highlight the history of early Stony Brook, the Battle of Princeton, the Old Trolley trail, the establishment of the Institute for Advanced Study, and Founders Rock. We will make a special stop at the infamous Swinging Bridge, then hike over to the observation decks at the adjacent Rogers Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, there will be moments to observe, engage, and identify the different varieties of birds, plants, trees, and everything in between!

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