The Friends Partners with Local Groups to Advocate for Public Transportation Study
One hundred years ago the Blue Hills Reservation was created as a haven for city dwellers wanting to escape from the stress of urban life. At that time people could conveniently hop on trolleys that originated in Mattapan and other Boston neighborhoods to travel to...Win a Mouth-Watering Picnic for Six!
Photo Credit: Brian MacClean Picnic for Six Raffle 2021 When you enter our Picnic for Six Raffle, you have a chance to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a mouth-watering gourmet picnic provided by Cooking In With Stephanie, the multiple award-winning Milton...
The Friends in the News!
Click here to read a great article in the Milton Times about the Friends’ president, Matt Panucci… and the Blue Hills!Â
Boots ‘n Brews
Sunday, September 5, 9:45 am – 1:00 pm Sign up for the event If you would like to explore the Blue Hills Reservation, meet new people, and sample some delicious beers, please join us! The hike will be about a two- to three-hour, moderately paced trek covering about...Protect the Blue Hills TODAY (Wednesday, April 13th)!
Protect our Parks.... Contact Your State Senator Today! Write or call your state senator to protect public lands. Act today to Protect the Blue Hills As you may know, our public land, including the Blue Hills, is vulnerable to ‘land exchanges.’ With a...Upcoming Events
Dec
27
Fri
2024
11:00 am
CANCELLED as of 12/26/24-Family ...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
CANCELLED as of 12/26/24-Family ...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLLED AS OF 12/26/24-Please check out our other upcoming events.
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[...]
Jan
25
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Hike with Kay
@ Fisherman's Beach
Hike with Kay
@ Fisherman's Beach
Jan 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This hike will be meeting at Fisherman’s Beach, 1060 Randolph Street, Canton, MA Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading! If you have hiking poles, please[...]