Imagine having continuous, homogeneous weather data from over 100 years. What trends and changes could we notice? What amazing storms would we be able to track? What innovations in weather measurement and data analysis would we witness? The Blue Hills Observatory has all this data from back in 1885 to present day, without missing anything! Learn about the history and present of the wondrous Blue Hills Observatory today on Blue Hills A-Live.
Upcoming Events
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
5
Sun
2024
10:00 am
Sips N’ Snaps with the Widow Wal...
@ Chickatawbut Rd. Parking Area
Sips N’ Snaps with the Widow Wal...
@ Chickatawbut Rd. Parking Area
May 5 @ 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 the Chickatawbut Parking Area on Chickatawbut Rd in Milton,[...]
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,[...]
May
24
Fri
2024
10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
May 24 @ 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[...]