Last fall, dozens of Friends’ volunteers recorded noise levels in the Blue Hills. Volunteers emailed the noise data to Boston University researchers who created a noise map of a portion of the Blue Hills. (See below.) The Boston University research team was...
DCR Traffic Advisory: Blue Hills State Reservation in Milton  WHAT:          On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Thursday, November 30, 2017, Tuesday, December 5, 2017, and Thursday, December 7, 2017, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will institute road...
Friday, November 24, 10am Visitors Center at Houghton’s Pond, 840 Hillside Street in Milton The Friends of the Blue Hills has once again joined REI’s #OptOutside campaign to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors on Friday, November 24. Rather than spend the day at...
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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![...]
You’re invited to a presentation by Ty Gagne, author of the new book The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington, taking place on Saturday, February 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM inside[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]