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Embracing Fire Safety: Enjoying the Blue Hills Reservation Responsibly

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jun 19, 2024 | Blog

A wildfire in the Blue Hills Reservation this spring brought attention to the importance of fire safety while enjoying outdoor adventures. As caretakers of these stunning landscapes, it’s essential for visitors to understand and follow fire safety guidelines....

Social Media Intern Opportunity

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog

The Friends of the Blue Hills is looking for a dependable individual to help us connect with people who love the Blue Hills. If you’re looking to expand your skillset in a social media management role with a fun and friendly nonprofit, this internship may be for...

TRAIL ALERT!! St. Moritz Ponds Area of the Park

by Friends of the Blue Hills | May 6, 2024 | Blog

Hikers, please take notice that due to unprecedented rainfall (10 inches between March and April 2024), the beloved Skyline Trail at St. Moritz Ponds is currently underwater and impassable. We advise all hikers to not enter the trail system at this location until DCR...

Welcoming Jen Klein as Executive Director of Friends of the Blue Hills

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog

Dear Friends of the Blue Hills members and friends, Now that Winterfest is behind us and spring in the Blue Hills is fast approaching, I am writing to share some exciting news with you all. It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Jen Klein PhD as...

How the Forest Tells a Story

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog

Forests are familiar characters in many well-known fairytales and bedtime stories, such as Little Red Hood, The Jungle Book, Bridge to Terabithia and so many more. But how does a forest tell its own story? On Tuesday, January 23, Julia Minot, Volunteer Coordinator...

DCR Blue Hills Deer Management 2023 Program

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Oct 17, 2023 | Blog

The following is information from the: Department of Conservation and Recreation on the Blue Hills State Reservation White-Tailed Deer Management Program 2023 The 2023 permitted archery deer hunt will take place over the course of 11 days on Mondays through Thursdays...