Join Friends of Princeton Open Space for a free viewing of Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America.

2022 marks the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted. BYO picnic dinner and enjoy this fascinating documentary in the beautiful outdoor setting at the Mountain Lakes House in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.

To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.

Location: Mountain Lakes House | 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton

Registration via Eventbrite.com is require to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Come early and enjoy a walk or hike in the preserve and picnic on the lawn at the Mountain Lakes House! The film is one-hour and will start at approximately 8PM.