Free Tree Giveaway!
Help beautify your neighborhood.. and help combat climate change! Drop by during the week of Earth Day for a free tree! Following last year’s popular giveaway, REI Co-op has partnered with the Friends of the Blue Hills, Wakefield Estate, and other Blue Hills...
Virtual Workshop: Plant a Tree on Earth Day
April 22, 4:00 pm online Join REI, the Friends of the Blue Hills, Wakefield Estate and the Blue Hills Climate Action Coalition for a virtual workshop on Earth Day. You will learn how to plant a tree that’s native to your area and discuss the benefits it has on the...
Ponkapoag Pond
The Ponkapoag Trail is a scenic route with beautiful views of the pond. A great trail if you’re looking for a long, peaceful, and scenic walk. Be aware of your surroundings as hikers, bicyclers, and horses frequent the trail. The trail that loops around the entirety...Managing Climate Impacts on Diverse Plant Collections
The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is a 25-acre property that lies within the much larger Blue Hills and Neponset River ecosystem. The arboretum’s plant collection includes a very broad range of both native and non-native species. This allows a unique opportunity...
A Forgotten Carnival in the Blue Hills: St Moritz
By Karen Murphy Bowes Hiking through the East side of The Blue Hills, it’s easy to miss. The history is quite rich. St. Moritz pond is man-made, but why? Shea Rink is a staple of the community in Quincy but the selection of this location at the edge of the Blue Hills...Upcoming Events
Apr
29
Thu
2021
6:30 pm
Wetlands and Vernal Pools of the...
@ on Zoom
Wetlands and Vernal Pools of the...
@ on Zoom
Apr 29 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Permanent and temporary freshwater wetlands are critically important communities in Southern New England. They are home to some of the most unusual and unique plant and animal species in our area. These wetlands also provide[...]