How Can Nature Help Your Kids?
When you take your kids to the Blue Hills, you are giving them more than just some fresh air and a beautiful view! According to Blue Hills A-Live guest, Kelly Majmudar, bringing young children into nature offers many benefits beyond the sights and sounds. Kelly writes...What’s so special about Ponkaopag bog?
If you’ve ever been to the Ponkapoag boardwalk, you know that it’s different from every other place in the Blue Hills… and pretty unique in eastern Massachusetts too! You’ll learn about one of the key reasons why Ponkapoag is so special in...
Tips for Bringing Young Children on a Hike
Will you be taking your kids into the Blue Hills? Perhaps you and your family will join us at our free event—Winter Fest, Tuesday, February 26th at the Blue Hills Ski Area from 5pm-8pm. There will be live music, a chili cook off, crafts and activities for the...
Orieoles Nests at Turner’s Pond (near the Blue Hills)
By. Larry Meyer Baltimore Orioles come to New England like a circus comes to a town. They are brightly costumed, loud, well-traveled, energetic, entertaining, conspicuous, and here only to put on a show. Not being a resident, like a circus, they quit New England when...Invasion of the Gypsy Moths!
The winter is a great time to take steps to control caterpillars that cover your lawn and eat the trees in your yard – and in the Blue Hills. See the video – and come to the event this Saturday at the Wakefield Estate to help control caterpillars in the...Upcoming Events
Jun
20
Fri
2025
4:30 am
Summer Solstice Hikes
Summer Solstice Hikes
Jun 20 @ 4:30 am – 9:00 pm
Whether you choose one or both hikes, it’s the perfect way to connect with nature and experience the magic of the solstice from dawn to dusk. But we Challenge you to do both! Celebrate the[...]
Jun
21
Sat
2025
7:00 am
Hike with Evangeline
@ Houghton's Pond
Hike with Evangeline
@ Houghton's Pond
Jun 21 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Evangeline is a Reiki Practitioner, yoga instructor, and community builder. She guides monthly hikes in the Blue Hills, offers Reiki healing sessions, and hosts workshops and retreats. Evangeline’s hikes will be offered once[...]
8:00 am
Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for...
@ Ponkapoag Pond
Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for...
@ Ponkapoag Pond
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am
Join David Saturday, June 21st for a Hike followed by a yoga session in the park! We will meet David at Fisherman’s Beach at 8:00 am! Starting your day with a hike in nature allows[...]
Jun
27
Fri
2025
5:00 pm
2025 Summer Celebration
@ Trillium Brewing - Canton
2025 Summer Celebration
@ Trillium Brewing - Canton
Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Event sponsored by: Bank of Canton Summer is the perfect time to celebrate all of our Friends! Thank you for dedicating your time, talents, and charitable donations to help us take care of our beloved[...]
Jun
29
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join our Membership Coordinator, Mary Timilty to clean the park! Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be[...]
Jul
1
Tue
2025
7:00 am
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ TBD
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ TBD
Jul 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? Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day with[...]
Jul
6
Sun
2025
9:00 am
Hike with Kay!
@ Shea Rink
Hike with Kay!
@ Shea Rink
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This hike will be meeting at Shea Rink, 651 Willard St, Quincy, MA 02169 at 9:00am Sharp On this hike you will pass through the old St Moritz Winter Carnival. Kay will have some insight on[...]
Jul
7
Mon
2025
5:00 pm
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Jul 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join our Membership Coordinator, Mary Timilty to clean the park! Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be[...]
Jul
10
Thu
2025
7:00 pm
Evening Hike With Thomas
@ Route 28
Evening Hike With Thomas
@ Route 28
Jul 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:Â MODERATE Please Arrive Early as Parking may be limited! Thomas will wait for all hikers to arrive! 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. Join the Friends of the[...]
Jul
12
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Trail Maintenance at the Friends...
Trail Maintenance at the Friends...
Jul 12 @ 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[...]
Jul
13
Sun
2025
7:00 am
Hike with Evangeline
@ Houghton's Pond
Hike with Evangeline
@ Houghton's Pond
Jul 13 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Evangeline is a Reiki Practitioner, yoga instructor, and community builder. She guides monthly hikes in the Blue Hills, offers Reiki healing sessions, and hosts workshops and retreats. Evangeline’s hikes will be offered once[...]