In Person Training: Poo-lution Solution
Poo-lution Solution – In Person Training January 20th at 10:30 am Houghton’s Pond main parking lot, 840 Hillside Street, Milton Register below. Most people leash their dog and take out their waste, but when dog waste is left on the trail, it becomes an...
How Can Research Protect Spotted Turtles in Fowl Meadow?
Thursday, January 27, 5:30 pm Online Lecture with Zoo New England Fowl Meadow in 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...3 Historic sites in the Blue Hills that you didn’t know about
When you hear about the Blue Hills Reservation, perhaps your mind immediately jumps to treks around Houghton’s Pond or the beautiful views from Great Blue Hill or the otter at the Trailside Museum. You might not know about some of the historic sites that are actually...
Volunteers Needed: Gift Wrapping Event with REI
Do you want to help the Friends and get in the holiday spirit? Join us to wrap gifts at The Rink at 401 Park Saturday, December 18th, 2021 from 11am – 3pm!  The Friends of the Blue Hills is partnering with REI, the official sponsor of The Rink at 401 Park, to...
DCR Ponkapoag Pond Master Plan Public Meeting
Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ponkapoag Pond Master Plan & Fisherman’s Cove Improvements Public Meeting Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 6:00pm-7:30pm  Teams Meeting link: Click here to join the meeting  At this remotely held...Upcoming Events
Dec
27
Fri
2024
11:00 am
Family Hike with Mike P.
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Family Hike with Mike P.
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature with your family. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground at 11:00[...]
Jan
1
Wed
2025
11:00 am
DCR First Day Hikes 2025
@ Houghton's Pond Visitors Center
DCR First Day Hikes 2025
@ Houghton's Pond Visitors Center
Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Blue Hills Reservation Meet at Houghton’s Pond Visitor’s Center, 840 Hillside Street, Milton 11 am event activities: 12 pm guided hikes depart Starting at 11 am, watch Blue Hills Trailside live wildlife demo at Houghton’s[...]
Jan
5
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-1/5/25 Resol...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-1/5/25 Resol...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am
Join the Friends of the Bliue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX as we launch the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree[...]
Jan
11
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-
Jan 11 @ 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![...]
Jan
20
Mon
2025
9:00 am
MLK Day Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
MLK Day Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This hike will be meeting at the North Lot at Trailside Museum, 1880 Canton Ave., Milton Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Martin Luther King Day Hike! Thank you to Kay for[...]
Jan
24
Fri
2025
4:00 pm
Celebrate with us at Winterfest ...
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Celebrate with us at Winterfest ...
@ Blue Hills Ski Area
Jan 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area on Friday, January 24th for an evening of winter fun at Winterfest! We have big plans for this year’s FREE event! The[...]