Winterfest 2025: Oh What a Night!
Moving Winterfest from a Tuesday in February to a Friday in January really brought out the Blue Hills lovers this year! About 300 people from all over the Blue Hills area arrived at the Blue Hills Ski Area between 4 and 8 pm to enjoy what is probably the snowiest...
Say Hello to John Harrell
Friends of the Blue Hills is proud to introduce our new Volunteer and Education Program Manager, John Harrell. As a five-year member of the United States Forest Service in Bozeman, Montana, John has cleared miles of impacted trail, rehabilitated wilderness campsites,...
Fire Fundraiser and Info Session Recap
President of the FBH Board Matt Panucci warmly welcomed the crowd of about 40Â people with a little history lesson on past fires in the Blue Hills and efforts to control them. He pointed (literally) to a binder from the earliest days of FBH that described the volunteer...
The Inaugural Solstice Sunrise Hike: A Story in Pictures
Being an early bird on a Saturday has its privileges, like seeing Eliot Tower bathed in the pink hues of dawn while surrounded by over 9 inches of fresh snow. The top of Great Blue Hill gets, on average, less than 19 inches of snow a year, according to the Blue Hill...
Brush Fires Plague the Blue Hills–Again
Brush fires continue to wreak havoc on the Blue Hills Reservation’s precious habitats, trails, and recreation areas. The latest location to go up in flames made national news and impacts the Houghton’s Pond area of the park. This is not even the biggest...Upcoming Events
Mar
1
Sat
2025
10:00 am
Boston Outdoor Expo-Day 1
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Outdoor Expo-Day 1
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Boston Outdoor Expo is back on March 1-2, 2025 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just starting your outdoor journey, this event is packed with everything you[...]
Mar
2
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Boston Outdoor Expo-Day 2
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Outdoor Expo-Day 2
@ Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – Mar 3 @ 4:00 pm
The Boston Outdoor Expo is back on March 1-2, 2025 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just starting your outdoor journey, this event is packed with everything you[...]
Mar
7
Fri
2025
9:00 am
Hike with Rosa
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Hike with Rosa
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Mar 7 @ 9:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:Â MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Join the Friends of the Blue[...]
Mar
8
Sat
2025
8:30 am
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Mar 8 @ 8:30 am
This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]
Mar
14
Fri
2025
5:00 pm
Widow Walkers Hikes-3/14/25 Pi D...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-3/14/25 Pi D...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Mar 14 @ 5:00 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[...]
Mar
16
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, March 16th 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[...]
Mar
17
Mon
2025
10:00 am
Family Vernal Pools Adventure
@ Houghton's Pond
Family Vernal Pools Adventure
@ Houghton's Pond
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Please join us for a hike around The Blue Hills to learn about Vernal Pools A hike to vernal pools offers a glimpse into one of nature’s most important ecosystems. These temporary wetlands, typically found[...]
Mar
20
Thu
2025
10:00 am
Spring Equinox Hike with Ruth!
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Spring Equinox Hike with Ruth!
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. A hike through the Friends of the Blue Hills offers a serene escape into nature not too far from the[...]
Mar
24
Mon
2025
10:00 am
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Mar 24 @ 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[...]
Mar
25
Tue
2025
10:00 am
Trash Pick Up!
@ Trailside Museum
Trash Pick Up!
@ Trailside Museum
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves thousands of visitors each year. Please join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 10:00 am to noontime. No experience[...]
Mar
29
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Join our Membership Coordinator, Mary Timilty 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 will be[...]