Welcome to the Friends of the Blue Hills. We are a 1,000+ member non-profit organization devoted to preserving and protecting the Blue Hills Reservation’s natural beauty, diverse natural habitats and many recreational opportunities. Come and explore the Blue Hills ♥
Discover what is happening in the Blue Hills
... nature in your backyard
Blue Hills Guide
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... bring your family, your dog or just yourself and enjoy!Facebook Videos
Blue Hills A-Live, Thursday at noon… on Facebook Live.
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Town Hall on the Environment July 2020
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Tour of Ponkapoag
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Laura Beebe helps us discover trees
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A runner's playgroud
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Whats crawling around in the Blue Hills
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There's snow way you can beat this amazing photo from above! Thanks to @z.clik for sharing the photo! Tag us and use #lovebluehills!
Good morning and happy Friday! Its a great warm day for a hike, with highs around 40°F! Did you know YOU could be a citizen scientist just by taking pictures? Join the Better Forest Challenge by heading over to the link in our bio!
Thanks to @walterftimilty, @massdcr Commission Montgomery and other DCR staff for visiting the site of the former Civilian Conservation Corps camp, celebrating the depression-era workers and all that they have accomplished... and the support of @rei for cleaning up the area and installing an interpretive sign – that you can visit! See link in our bio for more info about the CCC and the site!
Wonderful to see these colorful hikers enjoying the Blue Hills! Thanks to @andrewmall for sharing the pic. Tag us and use #lovebluehills to be featured on our Instagram!
Did you know?
The Blue Hills needs friends like you. By becoming a member you will help protect the park from development (like past proposals for a hotel and private parking lot!), help maintain the trails and keep the forests healthy!
Join 1,000 others and become a member today!
Your membership will: Protect 7,000 acres Maintain 125 miles of trails Give 100,000 visitors the gift of the Blue Hills!
Did you hike the Blue Hills this weekend? Where did you go? (Bonus points for a photo!)
Photo credit: Gabrielle Jacobs
Do you like to walk in the rain? What are your tips for enjoying a wet walk?
You have to be careful not to slip when you're hiking... but have you noticed the great designs the ice makes?
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