Volunteer Highlight: Charlie Crosby – a Passion for Conservation
By Lauren Magee Meet Charlie Crosby, a passionate and dedicated individual who embodies the spirit of conservation and community engagement. As an active volunteer and member of the Friends of the Blue Hills, Charlie has become an integral part of the...
Public Hearing: Quincy – Intersection improvements at Willard Street and Ricciuti Drive
In response to advocacy by Quarry Hills Citizen Advocates, and with the help of Councilor-At-Large Ann Mahoney, the Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has organized a public hearing regarding proposed improvements to the Willard St- Ricciuti Drive...
Why is Eliot Tower Closed?
By Michael Morgan It has stood sentry near the top of Great Blue Hill for some 85 years now, offering stunning, 270- degree views of Boston Harbor, the City of Boston and the South Shore. It has endured snow, rain, ice, burning sun, vandalism, fire and the footsteps...
Farley Sullivan: Enjoying the Blue Hills Today, Investing in Tomorrow
Interview by Michael Morgan Farley Sullivan loves nature – and people – and this is manifested in a variety of ways. The Milton resident spent a week in July helping the residents of Ludlow, VT and the Black River area recover from catastrophic flooding that occurred...
Great News for Our Parks
Good news for the Blue Hills – and for all our parks. Many thanks to our members and supporters who advocated for adequate funding for the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Your voices were heard. Last week, the legislature sent a $56.2 billion Fiscal Year...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[...]