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![...]

Join Us for an iNaturalist Hike at Houghton’s Pond with Friends of the Blue Hills! Please meet Ann and Suzanne right next to the playground at Houghton’s Pond! Discover the hidden wildlife around you with[...]

Meeting Location: Houghton’s Pond! HERE 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[...]

Join us for a fun and educational Frog Hike, where we’ll explore local wetlands, ponds, and streams in search of frogs, tadpoles, and other fascinating amphibians! Led by a Caitie, a nature enthusiast with a[...]

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, August 10th 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[...]

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills  Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Mile-A-Minute, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native ecosystems,[...]

End your Tuesday afternoon with a refreshing hike and photo walk led by professional photographer Matt, one of our amazing partners at Widowmaker Brewing. Check Out Matt’s WorkFollow Matt on social media and get inspired[...]

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. Join the Friends of the Blue[...]

Stop by our table at Houghton’s Pond! We’ll have everything you need to make a simple bird feeder and learn how to care for birds and nature responsibly. We set up near the food stand![...]

On our nature journaling hike, we will become young explorers and scientists. As we walk along the trails, we will use our eyes, ears, and even noses to discover the wonders of nature all around[...]

Join our Membership Coordinator, Mary Timilty 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 will be[...]

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[...]

Meeting location:the parking lot north of the Trailside Museum, trail marker #1033 HERE Join us for a day of trail maintenance as we work together to “brush the trails”! Volunteers will help clear overgrown vegetation,[...]

Join David for Yoga and a Hike in the Park – Saturday, August 23rd at 8:00 AM!  We’ll meet at Fisherman’s Beach at 8:00 AM. Please arrive by 7:50 am and go directly to the[...]

Bring the whole family and join us for a Kid-Friendly Nature Hike, a calm, welcoming walk perfect for children and their grown-ups who want to enjoy the outdoors together. This easy-paced hike is designed with young[...]

Calling all local kids and families! Join us at Houghton’s Pond for a FREE day of fishing–and fun! All fishing equipment, plus instruction, will be provided.       #gform_wrapper_23[data-form-index="0"].gform-theme,[data-parent-form="23_0"]{--gf-color-primary: #204ce5;--gf-color-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;--gf-color-primary-contrast: #fff;--gf-color-primary-contrast-rgb:[...]

Join us for a fun and educational Frog Hike, where we’ll explore local wetlands, ponds, and streams in search of frogs, tadpoles, and other fascinating amphibians! Led by a Caitie, a nature enthusiast with a[...]

On our nature journaling hike, we will become young explorers and scientists. As we walk along the trails, we will use our eyes, ears, and even noses to discover the wonders of nature all around[...]

Bring the whole family and join us for a Kid-Friendly Nature Hike, a calm, welcoming walk perfect for children and their grown-ups who want to enjoy the outdoors together. This easy-paced hike is designed with young[...]

Join us for a peaceful birdwatching hike through the beautiful Blue Hills! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, this is a great chance to spot local birds and enjoy nature. You’ll enjoy learning from[...]

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[...]

This hike will be meeting at the Donovan School, 123 Reed St, Randolph, MA 02368, at 9:00am Sharp The Blue Hills are rich with natural resources.  Starting at the Donovan School upper parking lot (left[...]

Ready for an outdoor adventure? Join Navigation Games for an exciting Introduction to Orienteering at beautiful Houghton’s Pond! This fun, all-ages activity invites you to learn the basics of orienteering—an outdoor navigation sport where you use a map and[...]