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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

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[...]
9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond
Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Family Nature Exploration "Volcanic Granite" @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
2:00 pm A Hike around Houghton’s @ Houghton's Pond
A Hike around Houghton’s @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A Hike around Houghton's @ Houghton's Pond | Canton | Massachusetts | United States
Signup Below or just show up to the hike on Saturday at Houghton’s pond at 1:50pm! Join us Saturday July 12th for a hike around Houghton’s pond with our newest staff member Caitie. Give her[...]
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
  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[...]
Jul
19
Sat
2025
9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Fire ... @ Houghton's Pond
Family Nature Exploration “Fire ... @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Family Nature Exploration "Fire in the Hills" @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time! Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of[...]
1:00 pm Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond
Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
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 @ Farnham Connolly
Invasive Plant Removal @ Farnham Connolly
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Invasive Plant Removal @ Farnham Connolly | Canton | Massachusetts | United States
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,[...]
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[...]
Jul
25
Fri
2025
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
Trail Maintenance! Brushing back the Trails! @ Houghton's Pond | Canton | Massachusetts | United States
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.[...]
Jul
26
Sat
2025
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
Family Nature Exploration "Volcanic Granite" @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Jul
28
Mon
2025
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
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Jul
29
Tue
2025
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
Book Club with the Friends of the Blue Hills @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Aug
1
Fri
2025
7:00 am Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD
Aug 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[...]
Aug
2
Sat
2025
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
Hike with Kay! @ Braintree Pass Path Trailhead | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Aug
3
Sun
2025
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
Widow Walkers Hikes-8/3/25 Friendship Day 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[...]
Aug
7
Thu
2025
7:00 am Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond
Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond
Aug 7 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
  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[...]
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Upcoming Events

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[...]
9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond
Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Family Nature Exploration "Volcanic Granite" @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
2:00 pm A Hike around Houghton’s @ Houghton's Pond
A Hike around Houghton’s @ Houghton's Pond
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A Hike around Houghton's @ Houghton's Pond | Canton | Massachusetts | United States
Signup Below or just show up to the hike on Saturday at Houghton’s pond at 1:50pm! Join us Saturday July 12th for a hike around Houghton’s pond with our newest staff member Caitie. Give her[...]
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
  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[...]
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