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Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Invest in the Park’s Future

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account through a sponsoring organization that allows donors to make an immediate tax-deductible contribution. Once you have contributed to your account, the money is invested while you decide which IRS-qualified...

Now Hiring: Volunteer and Education Manager

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Sep 24, 2024 | Blog, FBH jobs

The Friends of the Blue Hills (FBH) is a dynamic and growing non-profit organization devoted to preserving, promoting, and protecting the Blue Hills Reservation’s natural beauty, diverse natural habitats, and many recreational opportunities. You are the perfect...

Q&A: Horseback Riding in the Blue Hills Reservation

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Aug 19, 2024 | Blog

As a multi-use park, the Blue Hills Reservation welcomes and encourages equestrians to use the trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the reservation. However, practicing proper trail etiquette and safety measures take horseback riding from fun for one to fun for all...

Welcome Back to Eliot Tower!

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog

The wait is over! Eliot Tower renovations are complete, and visitors are again able to visit this well-loved, historic structure near the top of Great Blue Hill. Over the course of the past year or so, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invested $1...

Celebrating Summer in Style at Trillium

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog

On Tuesday, July 25, the Friends of the Blue Hills community came together at Trillium Brewing – Canton to celebrate summer. The expansive patio just outside Trillium’s doors was the perfect spot to find some shade, have a seat, and enjoy the company of...