Action Alert: Support Trailside and Observatory
You can help make sure the Trailside Museum and the Blue Hill Observatory have the funding they need to continue to serve thousands of visitors each year. Take Action Please write, call or email the below legislators and urge them to include funding for operations for...
Peek a Blue Hikes for You and Your Tots
Peek a Blue Hikes for You and Your Tots Tuesday, September 27, 11:00 am Houghton’s Pond main parking lot, 840 Hillside St, Milton (Click for all dates: Peek a Blue Hikes) Join the Friends of the Blue Hills for Peek a Blue Hikes… great for you and your...Horseshoe Pitching in the Blue Hills
ST. MORITZ HORSESHOE PITCHING CLUB Bunker Hill Lane (Off Willard Street) W. Quincy, MA Monday evenings 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May – September 2015 Spring has finally arrived in New England and that means horseshoe pitching time is here again! Time to get out, enjoy the...
Skyline Society Members: Win and Denny Swenson
Win and Denny included the Friends of the Blue Hills in their Will… so future generations will enjoy the Blue Hills like they do today.  Denny and Win Swenson love the Blue Hills and want to make sure it’s taken care of for years to come. Denny Swenson grew up...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,[...]