Friends’ Members Work to Improve Dangerous Crossing of Route 28 for Skyline Trail Hikers
Have you ever climbed Buck Hill to enjoy the exhilarating 360-degree view, only to descend the Skyline Trail and experience fear and frustration trying to cross the stream of cars racing along Route 28? As Randolph Town Councilor Jesse Gordon says, “crossing Route 28...
Hike with Friends!
Friends of the Blue Hills volunteers lead regular hikes, including Beginner hikes and Boots n’ Brews, mindfulness, and nature hikes. If you’d like to learn when hikes are scheduled, sign up below to receive emails for upcoming hikes, as well as news about...Poo-lution Solution Virtual Training
Want to learn about how to help track bio-pollution (dog waste) in the park and be part of an effort to keep our park clean? Watch the training video and then find all the link you need on our Poo-lution Solution page!
The Scoop on Poop
The Scoop on Poop Many thanks to Earthwise Aware for permission to reprint this article. It’s just one dog! Is dog poop really that bad? How about not using a bag and leaving the dog poop to decompose? We hear these sorts of comments all the time. The answer? What...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[...]