Do You Want to Join the Leadership Team?
Close your eyes…Imagine hiking through scrub oak, pitch pine, blueberry shrubs, and 100-year old white pines. You top out on the summit of a prehistoric volcano, and you are rewarded with spectacular views of lush green hills, glacial ponds, ancient wetlands, and...
Join us for Winter Fest!
Tuesday, February 28, 5 pm to 8 pm Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington St, Canton Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area for an evening of winter fun at Winter Fest! Come to get your exercise on the slopes downhill skiing, tap your feet to...
Join the Leadership Team!
Join our Board! If you want to… Protect the park Make a difference in your community Preserve the Blue Hills for future generations Then, you’d make a perfect board member! The park doesn’t take care of itself. The Blue Hills need the help of the people...
Advocating for Access to the Blue Hills in Quincy
Thanks to the advocacy of Friends of the Blue Hills’ members and partners, the Quincy City Council held a public hearing and a public walking tour to learn more about the trails and increasing access to the Blue Hills. As a result, Quarry Hills Associates has...
Public Land Preservation Act — Passed!
Congratulations to the Friends of the Blue Hills’ members and all our partners! After more than two decades, we succeeded in passing the Public Lands Preservation Act! A huge thank you to Rep. Ruth Balser and Senator James B. Eldridge for sponsoring this bill...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[...]