Treating our Trail Volunteers to lunch with help from Clean Trails Grant
Every month, dozens of Friends of the Blue Hills volunteers trim branches, cut logs, dig drainage structures and rake leaves to make sure the trails are ready for visitors. At the end of the monthly Saturday events, volunteers are treated to a hearty pizza lunch. ...
Volunteer Release Form 2024
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Friends of the Blue Hills! Please read the following and acknowledge your agreement to these Terms by filling out the form at the bottom of the page. I, a member of or participant in the activities sponsored by...
Beat the Winter Blues at Winter Fest!
Beat the Winter Blues at Winter Fest! Join us on Tuesday, February 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Blue Hills Ski Area Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area for an evening of winter fun at Winter Fest! Come for a night hike or get your exercise on the...
Blue Hills Winter Fest
Blue Hills Winter Fest Blue Hill Ski Area, 4001 Washington St, Canton Tuesday, February 26, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Schedule below.) Join the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Ski Area for an evening of winter fun at Winter Fest! Come for a night hike or get...
#OptOutside Hike for Black Friday
#OptOutside Hike for Black Friday Friday November 23, 11:00 am Meet at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum north parking lot The Friends of the Blue Hills has joined up with REI’s #OptOutside campaign on Black Friday Hike series to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors...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,[...]