by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog
The Blue Hills is home to wildlife not often found in Massachusetts, including Spotted turtles. Once state-listed as a Species of Special Concern, Spotted turtles still need healthy habitats and large enough local populations to make sure they survive long-term....
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns
Today you have a chance to better protect native habitats in the Blue Hills — and throughout the state. There is currently a bill that is before the the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Environment that would could help better control...
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog
By Rick Cushing Rick Cushing is one of the early finishers of the 125-Mile Club, the challenge to explore all 125 miles in the Blue Hills. Rick has hiked in all sorts of weather and has a few suggestions for you if you’re thinking of hiking this winter. A few...
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns
Have you ever climbed Buck Hill to enjoy the exhilarating 360-degree view, only to descend the Skyline Trail and experience fear and frustration trying to cross the stream of cars racing along Route 28? As Randolph Town Councilor Jesse Gordon says, “crossing Route 28...
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jan 2, 2022 | Blog
Friends of the Blue Hills volunteers lead regular hikes, including Beginner hikes and Boots n’ Brews, mindfulness, and nature hikes. If you’d like to learn when hikes are scheduled, sign up below to receive emails for upcoming hikes, as well as news about...
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Want to learn about how to help track bio-pollution (dog waste) in the park and be part of an effort to keep our park clean? Watch the training video and then find all the link you need on our Poo-lution Solution page!