There are some habitats that are filled with interesting species that rely on humans to be maintained. Learn about the species of birds and plants that exist in the meadow at Brookwood farm, how it is being maintained, what threatens these species, and more on Blue Hills A-Live with our reoccurring guest, Dr. Rick Kesseli from UMASS Boston.
Upcoming Events
Apr
20
Sat
2024
9:00 am
Parkserve with Friends of the Bl...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Parkserve with Friends of the Bl...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
This event will be meeting at the Houghton’s Pond Parking area by the Visitor’s Center on 840 Hillside St. in Milton. We will convene at 9:00am. The Friends of the Blue Hills is happy to[...]
Apr
21
Sun
2024
12:00 pm
Green Up the Blue Hills 2024
Green Up the Blue Hills 2024
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Do you want to help care for the Blue Hills and have a great time? Then join us for Green Up the Blue Hills, our annual stewardship event that celebrates Spring! This family-friendly event is[...]
Apr
22
Mon
2024
10:00 am
Trash Pick Up with Skip and Pete
Trash Pick Up with Skip and Pete
Apr 22 @ 10:00 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 removing trash from trailheads and parking areas at various locations[...]
Apr
26
Fri
2024
10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Apr 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[...]
Apr
27
Sat
2024
9:00 am
Trail Maintenance
Trail Maintenance
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
This group will be meeting at Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area. 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[...]
10:00 am
Boston Outdoor Expo
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Outdoor Expo
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – Apr 28 @ 4:00 pm
The Boston Outdoor Expo is coming to Boston, MA, Spring 2024. This is the biggest community meet-up of the year, bringing together inspirational speakers, cutting edge technologies and the best outdoor gear all under one[...]
May
4
Sat
2024
12:00 pm
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join the Friends of the Blue Hills on Saturday, May 4th to celebrate the life of Kristin Kubera with a hike in her memory. Friends, family, and community members are invited to embark on[...]
May
11
Sat
2024
all-day
Cycling: Blue Hills Season Opener
@ Blue Hills Reservation
Cycling: Blue Hills Season Opener
@ Blue Hills Reservation
May 11 all-day
Join Us for the 2024 Cycling Kickoff Event! Get ready to pedal into the new riding season with our exciting cycling kickoff event! Blue Hills Cycling Club, Southeast MA chapter of NEMBA (New England Mountain[...]
May
18
Sat
2024
9:00 am
May Trail Maintenance
May Trail Maintenance
May 18 @ 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,[...]