Fundraising | Friends of the Blue Hills

Fri

9:00 am Trail Maintenance! Brushing back... @ Houghton's Pond

Trail Maintenance! Brushing back... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a day of trail maintenance as we work together to “brush the trails”! Volunteers will help clear overgrown vegetation, remove debris, and improve visibility and safety along the Blue Hills trail system.[...]

9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond

Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time! Hundreds of millions of years ago the Blue Hills was a raging volcano. Join us for a geological[...]

1:00 pm Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike! Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the[...]

Mon

10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE This hike will be approximately 3 miles, with some elevated difficult terrain and rocky obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at 840 Hillside St, Houghton’s Pond, by the playground. Hikes[...]

Tue

6:00 pm Book Club with the Friends of th... @ Houghton's Pond

Book Club with the Friends of th... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Registration is OPEN! Signup HERE. Looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with fellow readers? This summer, we’re bringing stories to life on the trails with the Book Club with the[...]

Fri

7:00 am Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD

Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD

Aug 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[...]

9:00 am Hike with Kay! @ Braintree Pass Path Trailhead

Hike with Kay! @ Braintree Pass Path Trailhead

Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This hike will be meeting at Braintree Pass Path Trailhead, 1331 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 02186 at 9:00am Sharp Take a look at the change in the natural beauty and the regrowth since the fires[...]

Sun

10:00 am Widow Walkers Hikes-8/3/25 Frien... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Widow Walkers Hikes-8/3/25 Frien... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Aug 3 @ 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[...]

Thu

7:00 am Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond

Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 7 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

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 offered[...]

8:30 am Walk with a Doc @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-

Walk with a Doc @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-

Aug 9 @ 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![...]

9:00 am iNaturalist Walk @ Houghton’s Pond @ Houghton's Pond

iNaturalist Walk @ Houghton’s Pond @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Us for an iNaturalist Hike at Houghton’s Pond with Friends of the Blue Hills! Discover the hidden wildlife around you with naturalists Ann Schunior and Suzanne Mrozak during a guided iNaturalist hike at Houghton’s[...]

9:00 am Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Aug 9 @ 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[...]

12:00 pm Take a Frog Walk @ Houghton's Pond

Take a Frog Walk @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for a fun and educational Frog Hike, where we’ll explore local wetlands, ponds, and streams in search of frogs, tadpoles, and other fascinating amphibians! Led by a Caitie, a nature enthusiast with a[...]

6:00 pm Evening Hike With Thomas @ Houghton's Pond

Evening Hike With Thomas @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Please meet Thomas at Houghton’s Pond. He will wait for all hikers to arrive! 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. Join the Friends of the Blue Hills[...]

Sun

10:00 am Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, August 10th 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[...]

Mon

10:00 am Invasive Plant Removal at Burma ... @ Farnham Connolly

Invasive Plant Removal at Burma ... @ Farnham Connolly

Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Mile-A-Minute, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native ecosystems,[...]

Tue

5:30 pm Professional Photography Meets S... @ WidowMaker Brewery

Professional Photography Meets S... @ WidowMaker Brewery

Aug 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

End your Tuesday afternoon with a refreshing hike and photo walk led by professional photographer Matt, one of our amazing partners at Widowmaker Brewing. Check Out Matt’s WorkFollow Matt on social media and get inspired[...]

8:00 am Hike with Rosa @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Hike with Rosa @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Aug 16 @ 8:00 am

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Join the Friends of the Blue[...]

9:30 am Bird Feeder Day @ Houghton's Pond

Bird Feeder Day @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 16 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Stop by our table at Houghton’s Pond! We’ll have everything you need to make a simple bird feeder and learn how to care for birds and nature responsibly. We set up near the food stand![...]

2:30 pm Nature Journaling for Kids @ Houghton's Pond

Nature Journaling for Kids @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 16 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

On our nature journaling hike, we will become young explorers and scientists. As we walk along the trails, we will use our eyes, ears, and even noses to discover the wonders of nature all around[...]

Sun

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

Aug 17 @ 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[...]

Mon

10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fri

9:00 am Trail Maintenance! Brushing back... @ Houghton's Pond

Trail Maintenance! Brushing back... @ Houghton's Pond

Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am