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Assessment Form Description | DCR Trails Guidelines and Best Practices Manual
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Blog Posts

  • Houghton’s Pond Bus Stop Pilot a Go!
  • It’s Spring in Great Cedar Swamp!
  • Join Our Team as a Community Engagement Specialist
  • Board Update: A New Chapter Begins
  • History of the FBH Fire Brigade

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Upcoming Events

Jun
1
Sun
2025
7:00 am Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD
Jun 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day with[...]
9:00 am Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
Join our Volunteer and Program Manager, John Harrell to clean the park! Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You[...]
Jun
7
Sat
2025
9:00 am National Trails Day at the Frien...
National Trails Day at the Frien...
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
National Trails Day at the Friends of the Blue Hills
Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails at The Friends of the Blue Hills. We’ll focus on essential tasks like brushing back overgrowth, clearing debris, raking paths, picking up[...]
12:00 pm Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 Natio... @ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 Natio... @ Widowmaker Brewing
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm
Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 National Trails Day Hike @ Widowmaker Brewing | Braintree | Massachusetts | United States
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series.  All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree and the[...]
Jun
8
Sun
2025
10:00 am Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginners' Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, June 8th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up in advance Hike Description: Join Bruce for[...]
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