Young Eagles Soaring near Blue Hills
Young Eagles Soaring near Blue Hills By Lawrence Meyer Photo by Eugene Stancato Baby eagles born near the Blue Hills? You may see them if you look carefully. Friends’ member, Larry Meyer, has his eye on them. Since about October 2015 two mature eagles,...
Hiking Liability Release Form
We’re so glad you’d like to join us for Boots ‘n’ Brews! Please read the following and acknowledge your agreement to these Terms by filling out the form at the bottom of the page. I would like to participate in the hike (the “Hike”) organized...
Mosquito Citizen Science Project: Make a Mosquito Trap!
Mosquito Citizen Science Project: Make a Mosquito Trap! Wednesday, August 7, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Do you want to help out with an important project to track the Asian tiger mosquito? You can help a regional effort to better understand how this invasive insect is...
Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival
Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival Saturday, July 20, 10 am to 1pm You are invited to a free family fishing festival! Take lessons in casting, knot-tying and fish identification, then cast a line into Houghton’s Pond. Instructional clinics throughout the day. Fish crafts...Upcoming Events
Jun
1
Sat
2019
all-day
Fun Family Storywalk
@ Houghton's Pond Playground
Fun Family Storywalk
@ Houghton's Pond Playground
Jun 1 – Nov 30 all-day
Enjoy Gill Davies’ collection of 26 witty, kid-oriented animal poems ranging from Ants to Zebras. Read along as you stroll through the pages of the book posted on the wooden fence at the playground. Add a unique[...]
Nov
16
Sat
2019
10:00 am
Boots ‘n’ Brews
@ TBD
Boots ‘n’ Brews
@ TBD
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills for a “Hiking Boots and Brews” event! If you would like to explore the Blue Hills Reservation, meet other people, and sample some delicious beers, please join us! After a[...]
Nov
23
Sat
2019
10:00 am
DCR Quincy Quarries: History Hap...
@ Quincy Quarries
DCR Quincy Quarries: History Hap...
@ Quincy Quarries
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at the DCR Quincy Quarries Historic Site parking lot on Ricciuti Drive in Quincy. From Rt. 93, exit 8, follow signs toward Quarry Hills. Park at the lot on the right at the crest[...]