Three Reasons Why Climate Change Matters to You
Climate change is the change in the regional or global weather patterns and temperatures that is largely attributed to increases in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These weather changes have large implications for the timing of growth and migration for many species...Underwater Secrets: Vernal Pools
Have you ever wondered about these small bodies of water that only appear in the spring? Those are vernal pools and they are teeming with life! On this episode of Blue Hills A-Live, your weekly guide to the Blue Hills, Kyla Bennett reveals the importance of these...Four Threats to a Healthy Watershed & How To Help
The Blue Hills surrounds and protects sections of 2 watersheds around Canton and Milton: the Blue Hills River and the Neponset River. The watershed functions as land surrounding a water source, such as a river, that flows into a lake or other large body of water, such...
How the Blue Hills Ski Area Made History
The Blue Hill Ski Area has served the community since 1935, starting with a few downhill runs opening up. Then, a practice slope opened up. By 1949, 3 rope tows were built and in 1963, a lodge as well as a double chair lift brought more life to the Blue Hills Ski...Upcoming Events
Jan
24
Fri
2025
4:00 pm
Celebrate with us at Winterfest ...
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Celebrate with us at Winterfest ...
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Jan 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area on Friday, January 24th for an evening of winter fun at Winterfest! We have big plans for this year’s FREE event! The[...]
4:30 pm
Twilight Hike at Winterfest 2025
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Twilight Hike at Winterfest 2025
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Jan 24 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in the Twlight Hike during Winterfest 2025. The plan is for an out-and-back hike leaving the ski area around 430 pm. The hike should take about 30 minutes total. Thank[...]
Jan
25
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Hike with Kay
@ Fisherman's Beach
Hike with Kay
@ Fisherman's Beach
Jan 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This hike will be meeting at Fisherman’s Beach, 1060 Randolph Street, Canton, MA Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading! If you have hiking poles, please[...]
Feb
3
Mon
2025
7:00 pm
Nor’easters Explained: History a...
@ Community Room, Canton Public Library
Nor’easters Explained: History a...
@ Community Room, Canton Public Library
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weather Wonders Series Hear from Blue Hill Observatory weather observer and graduate student in atmospheric science Amanda Joly about the unique characteristics of nor’easters, with a particular emphasis on their effects in the Blue Hills[...]
Feb
8
Sat
2025
8:30 am
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Feb 8 @ 8:30 am
This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]
Feb
15
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Women’s Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
Women’s Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
Feb 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This women’s hike will be meeting at the North Lot at Trailside Museum, 1880 Canton Ave., Milton Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Women’s Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading! If[...]
Feb
16
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-2/16/25 Sing...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-2/16/25 Sing...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX as we launch the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree[...]
Feb
20
Thu
2025
10:00 am
Life After The Fire Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Life After The Fire Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE This hike will be approximately 3 miles, with some elevated difficult terrain and rocky obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at 840 Hillside St, Houghton’s Pond, by the playground. Hikes[...]