Protect Wildlife Sample Letter
Thank you for helping to protect the part of the Blue Hills called Indian Line Farm and the nearby state park Farnham-Connolly Memorial Park. Â Below you’ll find a sample letter. Â Don’t forget to personalize it. Â Let us know if you have questions...
Rink Proposed on Valuable Habitat
Skating Rink Proposed on Critical Habitat The part of the Blue Hills called Indian Line Farm and the nearby Farnham-Connolly Memorial Park have a number of striking similarities. Both were contaminated sites that the state spent millions to clean-up. Both sit within...
Looking for Service Day Ideas?
We welcome groups of all sizes to help maintain the trails in the Blue Hills Reservation! Why not take your employees, co-workers, or youth group to the Blue Hills to help out? Groups will get some fresh air, build camaraderie and see real results of their work to...Hilltop Society Benefits
By joining the Friends of the Blue Hills as a member or Hilltop Society member… …you help meet the immediate needs of the Blue Hills Reservation… …and help protect and maintain over 7,000 acres of forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other...Sample language for a bequest to FBH
Through a bequest (or a gift in your Will), you may leave FBH a specific dollar amount, or all or a percentage of your estate.  You may stipulate whether your bequest is unrestricted support, or for a specific purpose. Here is sample language that you can show your...Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Thu
2024
9:00 am
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 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. Walk it off before you[...]
Dec
1
Sun
2024
9:00 am
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it’s understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail!  This hike will be meeting[...]
Dec
7
Sat
2024
9:00 am
December Trail Maintenance
December Trail Maintenance
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 helping to care for the trails by improving erosion structures,[...]
Dec
21
Sat
2024
7:00 am
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Dec 21 @ 7:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike- Location to be determined If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons If you have hiking poles,[...]