Stroller-friendly Hikes
The Best Stroller-friendly hikes in the Blue Hills Hiking is a great way to give your kids the benefit of exercise and the outdoors. But when you have kids of different ages or you’re worried you’ll have to carry them home (or deal with tantrums), you might find it...
Blue Hills Photo Contest 2021
During the pandemic, more people than ever have visited… and fallen in love with the Blue Hills. Enter this year’s photo contest to show why we all love the Blue Hills! Submit a photo to the FREE Blue Hills Photo Contest! Even if you don’t want to submit a...
How Can You Reduce Your Risk of Contracting Lyme Disease?
The Blue Hills is an amazing place to explore. But just as you bring water so you do not dehydrate when you hike, you also need to take precautions against contracting Lyme disease, which you can contract from ticks. Here are a few tips for avoiding ticks. And we...Fruit Center Marketplace Helps Blue Hills on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, the Fruit Center Marketplace will donate $2 for every customer who uses a reusable grocery bag in the store on Sunday, April 22. All proceeds of the promotion will go to the Friends of the Blue Hills to help maintain 125 miles of trails...Upcoming Events
Apr
26
Fri
2024
10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
If you want to help care for the forest, join us for ‘Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie!’ On the fourth Friday of the month, you can help protect the forest by removing invasive species in[...]
Apr
27
Sat
2024
9:00 am
Trail Maintenance
Trail Maintenance
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
This group will be meeting at Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area. Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be[...]
10:00 am
Boston Outdoor Expo
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Outdoor Expo
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – Apr 28 @ 4:00 pm
The Boston Outdoor Expo is coming to Boston, MA, Spring 2024. This is the biggest community meet-up of the year, bringing together inspirational speakers, cutting edge technologies and the best outdoor gear all under one[...]
May
4
Sat
2024
12:00 pm
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join the Friends of the Blue Hills on Saturday, May 4th to celebrate the life of Kristin Kubera with a hike in her memory. Friends, family, and community members are invited to embark on[...]
May
11
Sat
2024
all-day
Cycling: Blue Hills Season Opener
@ Blue Hills Reservation
Cycling: Blue Hills Season Opener
@ Blue Hills Reservation
May 11 all-day
Join Us for the 2024 Cycling Kickoff Event! Get ready to pedal into the new riding season with our exciting cycling kickoff event! Blue Hills Cycling Club, Southeast MA chapter of NEMBA (New England Mountain[...]
May
18
Sat
2024
9:00 am
May Trail Maintenance
May Trail Maintenance
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be helping to care for the trails by improving erosion structures,[...]