Registration is now full-Please sign up for our future hikes 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[...]

Registration Closed. If you would still like to sign up please reach out to John@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, March 16th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond[...]

Please join us for a hike around The Blue Hills to learn about Vernal Pools A hike to vernal pools offers a glimpse into one of nature’s most important ecosystems. These temporary wetlands, typically found[...]

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. A hike through the Friends of the Blue Hills offers a serene escape into nature not too far from the[...]

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[...]

Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves thousands of visitors each year. Please join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 10:00 am to noontime. No experience[...]

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[...]

Notice: There are two events taking place in the Blue Hills with the Brookline Book Club. There are two start times at two different locations. The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) is the largest, and one[...]

Starting your week with a hike on World Health Day is a great way to set the tone for a healthy week ahead. It’s a simple way to jumpstart your Monday by boosting your physical[...]