#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday When you donate TODAY for #GivingTuesday, your gift will be matched, your impact will be doubled and… 100 percent of your gift will go directly to caring for the Blue Hills that you love! Please give today to help make sure the trails will be...
Public Transportation Study Complete
One hundred years ago the Blue Hills Reservation was created as a haven for city dwellers wanting to escape from the stress of urban life. At that time people could conveniently hop on trolleys that originated in Mattapan and other Boston neighborhoods to travel to...
Friends’ Members Lend their Voice to Supporting our State Parks
The Friends of the Blue Hills and over 50 other organizations endorsed a letter to support our state parks. The letter was distributed to all legislators, incumbent and recently elected, as well as the current administration, governor, and commissioners of several...Learn about the Nature & the Blue Hills — Keynote Speaker
If you missed the speaker at the Blue Hills Bash, you’re in luck! You can watch Claire O’Neill from Earthwise Aware’s keynote address now.
Survey and Save the Forest – Great Blue!
You can help protect the forest that you love on top of Great Blue Hill… just by walking the trails and taking photos of the plants! When you sign up to participate in Survey and Save the Forest, you will survey the most destructive invasive plants on Great Blue as...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[...]