2012 Strategic Plan
As people who care about the park, we have an enormous job. We want to protect the Reservation from inappropriate development, keep the forests healthy and and make sure we can continue to enjoy all the Blue Hills has to offer. The Board of the Friends of the Blue...Our Strategies and Action Steps
To achieve our goals, we have adopted three inter-related strategies: Engage many more Reservation neighbors and visitors through creative, strategic programming; Increase our capacity by building strong leadership that reflects all the Reservation’s users; and Grow a...Our Goals
Over the next five years we will attain the following goals toward realizing our shared vision. By 2016: We will be organizing over 400 people annually in activities that protect the forests and make sure all visitors can enjoy the Reservation. We will be working...Our Core Values and Vision
The foundation for all of our effort is based on our shared love for the Blue Hills Reservation, and our concern about maintaining healthy forests, beautiful views and wonderful opportunities for visitors today and for generations to come. We have articulated our core...Why Do We Need a Strategic Plan?
Whether we prefer walking the shoreline of Ponkapoag Pond, hiking the Red dot Trail up Great Blue or enjoying the view from Buck Hill, we all recognize the Blue Hills as a remarkable treasure. As people who care about the Reservation, we also realize that we have an...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,[...]