Please sign our petition if you care about making the Blue Hills safe and the trails accessible for everyone who wants to hike the Skyline Trail. Anyone who has tried to follow the Skyline Trail across Routes 28 and 138 knows how dangerous it is to cross these...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ride with Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) and the Neponset River Watershed Association (NEPWA) as you experience the breathtaking beauty of Mattapan and surrounding communities on wheels! This year, our bike routes are designed to guide riders[...]
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. Meet[...]
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 1904 Canton Ave, Milton, at the Trailside Museum. Hikes[...]
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,[...]
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. Donations and sponsorships accepted. Sponsored by: Elevate Youth and[...]
If you want to help care for the forest, join us for ‘Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie!’ On the fourth Friday of the month, you can help protect the forest by removing invasive species in[...]