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Friends’ Members Work to Improve Dangerous Crossing of Route 28 for Skyline Trail Hikers

Friends’ Members Work to Improve Dangerous Crossing of Route 28 for Skyline Trail Hikers

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

Have you ever climbed Buck Hill to enjoy the exhilarating 360-degree view, only to descend the Skyline Trail and experience fear and frustration trying to cross the stream of cars racing along Route 28? As Randolph Town Councilor Jesse Gordon says, “crossing Route 28...
Poo-lution Solution

Poo-lution Solution

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

Most people have noticed at least a few poop bags littering the Blue Hills’ trails. But most people do not know that dog waste – in and out of a bag – is more than just a smelly annoyance.  Dog waste in the park is an environmental pollutant that...
The Friends Partners with Local Groups to Advocate for Public Transportation Study

The Friends Partners with Local Groups to Advocate for Public Transportation Study

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

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...

Protect the Blue Hills TODAY (Wednesday, April 13th)!

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Aug 1, 2021 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

Protect our Parks.... Contact Your State Senator Today!   Write or call your state senator to protect public lands.   Act today to Protect the Blue Hills As you may know, our public land, including the Blue Hills, is vulnerable to ‘land exchanges.’  With a...
Survey and Save the Forest!

Survey and Save the Forest!

by Friends of the Blue Hills | Jun 21, 2021 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

By volunteering just a few hours, you will make a big difference to the Blue Hills!   What is ‘Survey and Save the Forest’? Survey and Save the Forest is a project to survey the most destructive invasive plants at Ponkapoag Pond so we can develop a...
Take Action: Protect our Parks from Bad Electric Bike Policy

Take Action: Protect our Parks from Bad Electric Bike Policy

by Friends of the Blue Hills | May 5, 2021 | Blog, Preservation Campaigns

We’ve recently learned that DCR is on the verge of a regulation change that would allow Class 1 electric bicycles access to all DCR trails currently open to traditional mountain bikes. Please send an email to the below elected officials to make sure that DCR develops...
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Upcoming Events

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
2025 Summer Celebration @ Trillium Brewing - Canton | Canton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Hike with Kay! @ Shea Rink | Quincy | Massachusetts | United States
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
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Evening Hike With Thomas @ Route 28
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 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
Trail Maintenance at the Friends of the Blue Hills
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
Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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 @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Widow Walkers Hikes-7/20/25 Signs of Summer Hike @ Widowmaker Brewing | Braintree | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Jul
21
Mon
2025
10:00 am Invasive Plant Removal @ To be determined
Invasive Plant Removal @ To be determined
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Invasive Plant Removal @ To be determined
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, Garlic Mustard, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native[...]
Jul
24
Thu
2025
10:00 am Be Kind! Bug Hunt @ Houghton's Pond
Be Kind! Bug Hunt @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Be Kind! Bug Hunt @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
Get ready to go on a bug hunt, where we will become bug detectives searching for tiny creatures hiding in the grass, under rocks, and in trees. We’ll provide everything you need, so all you[...]
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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
2025 Summer Celebration @ Trillium Brewing - Canton | Canton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Hike with Kay! @ Shea Rink | Quincy | Massachusetts | United States
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
Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
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