Blog | Friends of the Blue Hills

How Many Deer are there in the Blue Hills?

by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jul 4, 2014 | Blog

The deer population in the Blue Hills is ten times the desired levels for this region, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Last month, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Fish and Wildlife released the results of the first...

Go Out and Play: Check Every day!

by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jul 4, 2014 | Blog

Over 300 fourth grade ‘Future Problem Solvers’ from Milton public schools helped their community reduce Lyme disease this spring. Friends of the Blue Hills teamed up with Milton Public Health Director Carolyn Kinsella to introduce students to the signs and symptoms of...

Join the Parade July 26th!

by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jul 4, 2014 | Blog

Bring your friends and family to this year’s Cool Summer Fest – and stamp your feet to the rhythms of The Kickin Brass Band! Come early to make your own instruments and costumes and at noon we’ll parade around Houghton’s Pond! The Cool Summer Fest at Houghton’s Pond...

Budget Includes Increase for Environmental Programs

by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog

The Friends of the Blue Hills is part of a statewide coalition of environmental groups called the Environmental Collaborative, facilitated by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. As part of this coalition, we advocate for statewide policies that help the Blue...

Bottle Bill Signatures Delivered: Measure Goes to November 4th Ballot

by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog

The Blue Hills Reservation is one step closer to being cleaner! Thanks to all your support, the petition signature drive to update the state’s bottle bill has been successful! The Friends of the Blue Hills worked with a large group of other organizations to...

You’ll Find Lots to Do at the Summer Fest!

by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jun 23, 2014 | Blog

Here’s what you can do at the Cool Summer Fest! Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Presented by DCR and Friends of the Blue Hills (See this fun summer event description.) Schedule of Events 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fishing and Catch & Release...