The Blue Hills are alive in many ways. We hear birds sing, see animal prints in the mud, and smell the beautiful flowers (and sneeze from their pollen). There is also so much life crawling in the grass or flying around us–I’m talking about the insects! Bugs are an important source of food for many species and they also take care of our natural world, by helping break down dead leaves and animals. On Blue Hills A-Live, Don Bennett discusses the threats to this important population and how we can help keep a healthy ecosystem by maintaining a healthy insect population.
Upcoming Events
Mar
19
Tue
2024
11:00 am
Be Kind! Spring Equinox Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Be Kind! Spring Equinox Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Mar 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Join the Friends of the[...]
Apr
7
Sun
2024
10:00 am
Boots N’ Brews with the Widow Wa...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Boots N’ Brews with the Widow Wa...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
EVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY/MODERATE 3-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. 325ft elevation gain in total. This hike will be meeting at Widowmaker Brewing on 220 Wood Rd. in Braintree. Join[...]
Apr
17
Wed
2024
7:00 pm
Charles Eliot: Founder of the Bl...
@ Thomas Crane Public Library
Charles Eliot: Founder of the Bl...
@ Thomas Crane Public Library
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Charles Eliot, a visionary landscape architect born in 1859, stands as the founding force behind the Blue Hills Reservation. Instrumental in the late 19th century, Eliot played a pivotal role in shaping America’s approach to[...]