Funding Restored for Blue Hills Trailside and Blue Hill Observatory
Thanks to the advocacy of many of our members and friends, the legislature has reversed the Governor’s veto, restoring $500,000 in operating funds for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and $100,000 for the Blue Hill Observatory. With adequate funding, these...
Last Year Raffle Winners – Rave Reviews for The Plate
Last year’s raffle winner, Si Briseno, enjoyed a picnic lunch with friends at Ponkapoag Pond. Lunch was provided courtesy of The Plate in Milton, and by all accounts was delicious!
T-shirt Motto… Your ideas?
Friends of the Blue Hills will have new T-shirts this year! Help us come up with a great saying for the t-shirt! Like… “The Blue Hills… we’re in it together!” Or… “Taking Care of it all… Friends of the Blue...Job Opening: Trail Maintenance Associate
Friends of the Blue Hills Trail Maintenance Associate Do you like overseeing volunteers? Like being outdoors? Would you like a couple opportunities over the next three to six months to lead volunteers in maintaining the Blue Hills? The Friends of the Blue Hills...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,[...]