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A Forgotten Carnival in the Blue Hills: St Moritz

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Apr 10, 2022 | Blog

By Karen Murphy Bowes Hiking through the East side of The Blue Hills, it’s easy to miss. The history is quite rich. St. Moritz pond is man-made, but why? Shea Rink is a staple of the community in Quincy but the selection of this location at the edge of the Blue Hills...

Action Alert: Invest in Our Parks

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

Please urge your state representative to increase investment in our state parks through the FY23 state budget. The need for investment in our parks system has been apparent for years, but has become more urgent as the Commonwealth struggles to respond to accelerating...

Meet Blue Hills Champion: Pete Jackson

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog

Interview by Julia Lynne Milot, Friends of the Blue Hills intern Pete Jackson is a Blue Hills Champion, someone who has signed up for monthly giving to the Friends of the Blue Hills. Pete has been a Friends of the Blue Hills member and volunteer for over 35 years. He...

Meet Blue Hills Hiker: Michelle DeVivo

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Mar 9, 2022 | Blog

Interview with Blue Hills’ hiker, Michelle DeVivo By Julia Lynne Milot, Friends of the Blue Hills Intern Michelle Devivo is new to the Boston area, and has always had a passion for hiking and the outdoors. She hopes to hike all 125-miles of trail in the Blue Hills...