Best Present for Two and Four Legged Friends
Mary McGinnis of Milton wanted to give back to the Blue Hills — and celebrate the holiday with two of her favorite hiking buddies, Muffin Millington and Lincoln McGinnis. She figured that all of them enjoy the Blue Hills, so why not Sponsor a Trail in their...It’s Getting Hot in Here! Weather or Climate?
Quincy Climate Action Network (QCAN) and the Thomas Crane Public Library invite you to: It’s Getting Hot in Here! Is it just the weather or is the climate really changing? The Science of Climate Change and Current Changes in Northeastern North America Stephen S....Peek a Blue Hikes Continue in the Spring
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Peek a Blue hikes this year! Thanks to support from the Milton Junior Woman’s Club, over 300 people – youngsters and their caregivers – explored the Blue Hills together through bi-weekly Peek a Blue Hikes. While we will be...Enjoy the Strive for 35 Challenge Video
David Dobrindt of Milton is the founder of the Milton Running Club. Each weekend, members train in the Blue Hills Reservation, so David was thrilled to hear about the Strive for 35 Challenge. He registered himself and the MRC and both have completed the Challenge! ...Donate to the 35 Years and Counting Campaign
Please join people like Laura Beebe and donate to the ’35 Years and Counting’ Campaign’ to make sure all of us can continue to enjoy the Blue Hills for years to come. With your donation, you are joining a proud 35-year tradition of protecting the park....Upcoming Events
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
Registration Closed 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[...]
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
Registration Closed 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[...]
Jul
20
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, June 8th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up in advance Hike Description: Join Bruce for[...]
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-7/20/25 Sign...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-7/20/25 Sign...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree and the[...]