Your Chance to Win a Picnic of a Lifetime!
Imagine your very favorite place in the Blue Hills…is it the top of Buck Hill? The flowering lily pads on St. Moritz Pond? Fisherman’s Beach at Ponkapoag? Now imagine inviting five friends or family members to join you for a mouth-watering picnic at this beautiful...Principles of DiversityÂ
At the June 1st Board Meeting, the Trustees of the Friends of the Blue Hills voted to adopt a diversity statement that had been in the works for two years. Notably, the timing of this agenda item coincided with the news of racially-based incidents in the United States...
Protect the Blue Hills
Your membership helps protect the Blue Hills Donate today to help tackle the biggest threats to the Blue Hills When you become a Friends of the Blue Hills member, you’re helping to protect the Blue Hills’ sensitive habitats, and the animals and birds that depend on...
How to Protect Yourself and Enjoy the Blue Hills
During the current health crisis, natural spaces are one of the few places people can go for exercise, fresh air, and peace. People head to the Blue Hills all year long, but this season, many more visitors are looking to the Blue Hills for recreation and solace. When...
Climb It for Climate Blue Hills Earth Day Celebration
Climb It for Climate Blue Hills Earth Day Celebration To be scheduled sometime this fall Learn when the date is confirmed by joining our email list! Click here! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day at the Blue Hills with an earth celebration and climate change...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,[...]