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Jul
19
Sat
2025
Family Nature Exploration “Fire in the Hills” @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Family Nature Exploration "Fire in the Hills" @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time!

Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of fires in the Blue Hills, what was done right and wrong to fight them, and what impact climate change has for fighting fires in Massachusetts in the future. A gentle, all–ages 2-mile walk.

Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike!

Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the beautiful Blue Hills? Join us for our weekly series of leisurely paced nature hikes (1.5-3 miles long). Learn about nature at your own pace and make some friends along the way.

Jul
26
Sat
2025
Family Nature Exploration “Volcanic Granite” @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Family Nature Exploration "Volcanic Granite" @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time!

Hundreds of millions of years ago the Blue Hills was a raging volcano. Join us for a geological hike on this extinct volcano and learn about the granite that volcano eft behind and how people have used that marvelous stone for thousands of years. A gentle, all–ages 2-mile walk.

Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike!

Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the beautiful Blue Hills? Join us for our weekly series of leisurely paced nature hikes (1.5-3 miles long). Learn about nature at your own pace and make some friends along the way.

Jul
28
Mon
2025
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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 are rain or shine.  We stay together and take a steady but patient pace.  We are patient with everyone and we will go the pace of the slowest hiker.  Stops may be frequent for water, pictures or any other reason.
Appropriate gear includes hiking boots, water, and layers.
Stay together.  Look out for each other. Report issues to hike leader immediately.
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Jul
29
Tue
2025
Book Club with the Friends of the Blue Hills @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Book Club with the Friends of the Blue Hills @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

Registration is OPEN! Signup HERE.

Looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with fellow readers? This summer, we’re bringing stories to life on the trails with the Book Club with the Friends of the Blue Hills — a unique book club that pairs scenic hikes with thoughtful conversations.

Join us as we take a light, three-mile hike through the beautiful Blue Hills Reservation and pause along the way to chat about the book we’re reading together. Whether you’re an avid hiker, a passionate reader, or just looking for a fun and relaxed way to meet new people, this is the perfect chance to stretch your legs and your mind.

Bring water, wear comfy shoes, and come ready to talk books and enjoy nature!

All are welcome — even if you didn’t finish the book!

If you are interested in the event, please fill out the form and we will email you when the registration is open.

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