Fall Foliage & Sunset Hike
What could be more spectacular than fall foliage? Viewing this foliage from the top of Great Blue as the sun sets! Enjoy the season’s finest colors from the summit of the region’s highest hill. On Saturday, October 26, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., the Friends of the Blue...Young Eagles Soaring near Blue Hills
Young Eagles Soaring near Blue Hills By Lawrence Meyer Photo by Eugene Stancato Baby eagles born near the Blue Hills? You may see them if you look carefully. Friends’ member, Larry Meyer, has his eye on them. Since about October 2015 two mature eagles,...
Boots ‘n’ Brews
On Saturday, August 24th the Friends of the Blue Hills are hosting a “Hiking Boots and Brews” event! We are will be gathering together a group of like-minded young adults who would like to explore the Blue Hills Reservation, meet new people, and then sample...
Mosquito Citizen Science Project: Make a Mosquito Trap!
Mosquito Citizen Science Project: Make a Mosquito Trap! Wednesday, August 7, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Do you want to help out with an important project to track the Asian tiger mosquito? You can help a regional effort to better understand how this invasive insect is...
Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival
Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival Saturday, July 20, 10 am to 1pm You are invited to a free family fishing festival! Take lessons in casting, knot-tying and fish identification, then cast a line into Houghton’s Pond. Instructional clinics throughout the day. Fish crafts...Upcoming Events
Jun
1
Sat
2019
all-day
Fun Family Storywalk
@ Houghton's Pond Playground
Fun Family Storywalk
@ Houghton's Pond Playground
Jun 1 – Nov 30 all-day
Enjoy Gill Davies’ collection of 26 witty, kid-oriented animal poems ranging from Ants to Zebras. Read along as you stroll through the pages of the book posted on the wooden fence at the playground. Add a unique[...]
Oct
26
Sat
2019
10:00 am
DCR Adult Walking Club
@ Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot
DCR Adult Walking Club
@ Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Walks will be led by DCR park staff or a Walking Club volunteer leader. Moderate walk, some hills. Walk a 4 mile loop around Ponkapoag Pond on the green dot trail. Meet at the Ponkapoag[...]
4:30 pm
Blue Hills Fall Foliage Sunset Hike
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Blue Hills Fall Foliage Sunset Hike
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Oct 26 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
What could be more spectacular than fall foliage? Viewing this foliage from the top of Great Blue as the sun sets! Enjoy the season’s finest colors from the summit of the region’s highest hill. On[...]