Rink Proposed on Valuable Habitat
Skating Rink Proposed on Critical Habitat The part of the Blue Hills called Indian Line Farm and the nearby Farnham-Connolly Memorial Park have a number of striking similarities. Both were contaminated sites that the state spent millions to clean-up. Both sit within...
No More Drought: It’s Official
Great news from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Drought Conditions Across Commonwealth Return to Normal Monitoring of Water Resources to Continue, Indoor Water Conservation by Public Necessary With above normal precipitation at the end of March, all of...
Peek a Blue Hikes for You and Your Tots
Bring your tot to Houghton’s Pond April 11 at 11 am. Join us to kick-off Peek a Blue Hikes, bi-weekly hikes for young children and their caregivers. Â Stories, songs and a scavenger hunt! More information.Fruit Center Marketplace Helps Blue Hills on Earth Day
Fruit Center Marketplace and Friends of the Blue Hills Team Up to Celebrate 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 Saturday, April 22. All proceeds of the...Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Thu
2024
9:00 am
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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. Walk it off before you[...]
Dec
1
Sun
2024
9:00 am
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it’s understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail!  This hike will be meeting[...]
Dec
7
Sat
2024
9:00 am
December Trail Maintenance
December Trail Maintenance
Dec 7 @ 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,[...]
Dec
21
Sat
2024
7:00 am
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Dec 21 @ 7:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike- Location to be determined If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons If you have hiking poles,[...]