Save the Date: Blue Hills Bash!
Save the date for the Blue Hills Bash! Friends of the Blue Hills Annual Celebration Thursday, October 20, 2022 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Tirrell Room 254 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA Speaker Claire O’Neill Earthwise Aware (EWA)...
Ponkapoag Pond Master Plan & Fisherman’s Cove Improvements
Department of Conservation and Recreation is creating a Master Plan for Ponkapoag Pond, which includes improving the parking at Fisherman’s Cove and building a new bog board walk. The plan also calls for signage at entrances to the park in Randolph. The...
Member Profile: Erik Barrios
Erik Barrios grew up hiking the Blue Hills. He still loves exploring the park. That’s why he’s a member of the Friends of the Blue Hills. You can join Erik and over 1,400 others to help care for the Reservation by becoming a member! Q: What do you love...
Member Highlight: Farley Sullivan
Friends of the Blue Hills Members like Farley Sullivan are key to helping to care for the Blue Hills Reservation. When you join the Friends of the Blue Hills as a member, you help care for the trails and forests that you love! Why not join Farley, and over 1,400...Upcoming Events
Jul
5
Fri
2024
9:00 am
Discover Eastern Ponkapoag Hike
@ Donovan School
Discover Eastern Ponkapoag Hike
@ Donovan School
Jul 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY This hike will be approximately 2 miles, with fairly flat terrain and mild obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at the Donovan School at 123 Reed St. in Randolph. Hikes[...]
Jul
18
Thu
2024
5:00 pm
Life After Fire Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Life After Fire Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Jul 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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[...]
Jul
20
Sat
2024
9:00 am
July Trail Maintenance
July Trail Maintenance
Jul 20 @ 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,[...]
Jul
26
Fri
2024
10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
If you want to help care for the forest, join us for ‘Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie!’ On the fourth Friday of the month, you can help protect the forest by removing invasive species in[...]
Jul
27
Sat
2024
10:00 am
Meet the FBH Team Hike!
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Meet the FBH Team Hike!
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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. Meet[...]