

Learn about the Nature & the Blue Hills — Keynote Speaker
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Nov 6, 2022 | Blog
If you missed the speaker at the Blue Hills Bash, you’re in luck! You can watch Claire O’Neill from Earthwise Aware’s keynote address now.
Survey and Save the Forest – Great Blue!
by Julia Milot | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
You can help protect the forest that you love on top of Great Blue Hill… just by walking the trails and taking photos of the plants! When you sign up to participate in Survey and Save the Forest, you will survey the most destructive invasive plants on Great Blue as...Blue Hills Bash – Program
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Thanks to everyone who attended the Blue Hills Bash, sponsored the event, and donated wonderful auction items!Who Won the Photo Contest?
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Congratulations to this year’s Friends of the Blue Hills Photo Contest! You can enjoy the winning photos below. (Although we could only award four prizes, we think everyone who entered the contest — and viewed all the photos — are winners!) Many...
You can help improve access to the Blue Hills from Milton and Quincy!
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog
Please write to City of Quincy Ordinance Committee, David McCarthy, and City Council President, Noel Dibona, to urge them to hold a public hearing on the Quarry Hills Associates lease renewal. Why is the lease renewal important? Quarry Hills Associates (QHA) runs the...Upcoming Events
Apr
20
Sun
2025
12:00 pm
APRIL HIKE EVENT IS FULL-REGISTR...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
APRIL HIKE EVENT IS FULL-REGISTR...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm

APRIL HIKE EVENT IS FULL-REGISTRATION CLOSED. Please sign up for a future series hike. Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike[...]
Apr
21
Mon
2025
9:30 am
Invasive Plant Removal CCC camp
Invasive Plant Removal CCC camp
Apr 21 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills We will meet of Ridgewood Road. Parking maybe limited. There are a few parking spots along route 28. Join us for a hands-on volunteer[...]
Apr
26
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Park Serve Day with The Friends ...
Park Serve Day with The Friends ...
Apr 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Friends of the Blue Hills are happy to partner with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to keep the park clean! Be sure to join us! Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to[...]
10:00 am
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Saturday, April 26th 10:00 am-12:00 pm (CHANGES MADE! WAS PREVIOUSLY APRIL 19TH) – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up[...]
10:00 am
iNaturalist Walk City Nature Cha...
@ Houghton's Pond
iNaturalist Walk City Nature Cha...
@ Houghton's Pond
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us for a Boston Area City Nature Challenge at the Friends of the Blue Hills at Houghton’s Pond! iNaturalist is an online citizen-science platform that helps identify the wildlife around you while generating data[...]
Apr
27
Sun
2025
9:00 am
Blue Hills Season Opener–2025 Cy...
@ Houghton's Pond
Blue Hills Season Opener–2025 Cy...
@ Houghton's Pond
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am

Presented by Blue Hills Cycling Club, SE Mass chapter of NEMBA and Landry’s Bicycles Join Us for the 2025 Cycling Kickoff Event! Get ready to pedal into the new riding season with our exciting[...]
Apr
30
Wed
2025
6:30 pm
Severe Weather and Flooding: Imp...
@ Milton Library
Severe Weather and Flooding: Imp...
@ Milton Library
Apr 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Weather Wonders Series Hear from Blue Hill Observatory weather observer and graduate student in atmospheric science Amanda Joly about the unique characteristics of Severe Weather and Flooding, with a particular emphasis on their effects in[...]
May
1
Thu
2025
7:00 am
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ Houghton Pond
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ Houghton Pond
May 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? The Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day[...]
May
4
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Green Up the Blue Hills 2025
@ AMC Cabins
Green Up the Blue Hills 2025
@ AMC Cabins
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Do you want to help care for the Blue Hills and have a great time? Then join us for Green Up the Blue Hills, our annual stewardship event that celebrates Spring! This family-friendly event is[...]
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-5/4/25 May t...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-5/4/25 May t...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
May 4 @ 10:00 am

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[...]
May
8
Thu
2025
7:00 pm
Mardi and the Whites
@ Milton Library
Mardi and the Whites
@ Milton Library
May 8 @ 7:00 pm

Join Mardi and the Friends of the Blue Hills for a screening of the award-winning 11-minute documentary “Mardi and the Whites” at the Milton Library on May 8th at 7 PM. Following the screening, Mardi[...]
May
9
Fri
2025
10:00 am
Be Kind! Intro to Trail Stewards...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Be Kind! Intro to Trail Stewards...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This event will be a part of our “Be Kind” series. Have you ever noticed rocks in the trails that do not look like natural placement? Curious about trail maintenance or how trails are designed.[...]
May
10
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-
May 10 @ 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![...]
12:00 pm
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike 2025
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike 2025
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please join the Friends of the Blue Hills on Saturday, May 10th to celebrate the life of Kristin Kubera with a hike in her memory. Kristin passed away suddenly on May 9,2023 from heart disease. To[...]
May
15
Thu
2025
7:00 am
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ Shea Rink
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ Shea Rink
May 15 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? The Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day[...]
May
16
Fri
2025
3:00 pm
Women’s Hike with Kay
@ Chickatawbut Overlook
Women’s Hike with Kay
@ Chickatawbut Overlook
May 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Kay on this Woman’s Hike! Our goal is to hike is approximately 3-4 miles, with trail adjustments to limit the time to 2 hours. The trail is sometimes very rocky with some inclines. We’ll[...]
May
17
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for...
@ Ponkapoag Pond
Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for...
@ Ponkapoag Pond
May 17 @ 9:00 am

Join David Saturday May 17th for a Hike followed by a yoga session in the park! We will meet David at Fishermans Beach at 9:00 am! Starting your day with a hike in nature allows[...]
9:00 am
Trail Maintenance at the Friends...
Trail Maintenance at the Friends...
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails at The Friends of the Blue Hills. We’ll focus on essential tasks like brushing back overgrowth, clearing debris, raking paths, picking up[...]
May
19
Mon
2025
9:30 am
Invasive Plant Removal
@ To be determined
Invasive Plant Removal
@ To be determined
May 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Garlic Mustard, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native[...]