Seasons of the Blue Hills Photo Contest Honorable Mentions
There were so many amazing photos that people submitted to the Seasons of the Blue Hills Photo Contest this year. Check out all the photos that were submitted! Judges wanted to acknowledge the skill and artistry in the three Honorable Mentions below (in no...
Seasons of the Blue Hills Photo Contest Winners!
A big thank you to all the photographers who submitted over 170 photos to the Seasons of the Blue Hills Photo Contest! If you haven’t seen them yet, you can see enjoy all of the photos of the Blue Hills that were submitted here! We’re very grateful to...
Farnham-Connolly Park Trail Work Day
Farnham-Connolly Park Trail Work Day Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8:30am – noon Meet: Farnham & Connolly Memorial Park (AKA Airport Park),  657-697 Neponset St, Canton Join us to clear brush and pull weeds at the Farnham-Connolly Park on Neponset St in Canton....
Eagles Near the Blue Hills
Eagles Near the Blue Hills By Lawrence Meyer Have you seen eagles in the Blue Hills? There may be a nesting pair not far from the Blue Hills… so you might be luckily enough to spot them! Larry Meyer, a long-time Friends of the Blue Hills member, has been keeping...What’s hidden in the bog?
When you hike the Blue Hills, there is a whole world you are not seeing. On today’s Blue Hills A-Live, Dr. Mike Graziano will show you those animals that live in and around Ponkapoag bog and explains why they are so crucial to making sure we have healthy...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,[...]