Paul Williams | Friends of the Blue Hills

Fri

3:00 pm Women’s Hike with Kay-REGISTRATI... @ Chickatawbut Overlook

Women’s Hike with Kay-REGISTRATI... @ Chickatawbut Overlook

May 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Kay on this Woman’s Hike! Our goal is to hike is approximately 3-4 miles, with trail adjustments to limit the time to 2 hours. The trail is sometimes very rocky with some inclines. We’ll[...]

9:00 am Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for... @ Ponkapoag Pond

Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for... @ Ponkapoag Pond

May 17 @ 9:00 am

Join David Saturday May 17th for a Hike followed by a yoga session in the park! We will meet David at Fishermans Beach at 9:00 am! Starting your day with a hike in nature allows[...]

9:00 am Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails at The Friends of the Blue Hills. We’ll focus on essential tasks like brushing back overgrowth, clearing debris, raking paths, picking up[...]

Sun

10:00 am Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, May 18th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up in advance Hike Description: Join Bruce for[...]

Mon

9:30 am Invasive Plant Removal @ Fishermans Beach

Invasive Plant Removal @ Fishermans Beach

May 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Garlic Mustard, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native[...]

Wed

2:00 pm DCR of Massachusetts-Wellness in... @ Houghton's Pond Visitor Center

DCR of Massachusetts-Wellness in... @ Houghton's Pond Visitor Center

May 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Wellness in the Woods, 2:00 pm—3:00 pm Join DCR Massachusetts for quiet and contemplative forest relaxation program in the beautiful and peaceful Blue Hills. De-stress and reconnect with nature on this slow and gentle[...]

Tue

10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

HIKE RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY MAY 27th! 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,[...]

10:00 am 125 Mile Club Reunion Hike @ Houghton's Pond

125 Mile Club Reunion Hike @ Houghton's Pond

May 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The 125 reunion hike is about celebrating the incredible journey of those who have completed, are currently working on, or are eager to start the 125-mile hiking club! Whether you’ve already tackled the trails, are[...]

Sun

9:00 am Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our Volunteer and Program Manager, John Harrell to clean the park! Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You[...]

12:00 pm Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 Natio... @ Widowmaker Brewing

9:00 am National Trails Day at the Frien...

National Trails Day at the Frien...

Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 Natio... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree and the[...]

Sun

10:00 am Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, June 8th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up in advance Hike Description: Join Bruce for[...]

Tue

10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Jun 10 @ 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. Hikes[...]