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
Dec
27
Fri
2024
11:00 am
Family Hike with Mike P.
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Family Hike with Mike P.
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature with your family. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground at 11:00[...]
Jan
1
Wed
2025
11:00 am
DCR First Day Hikes 2025
@ Houghton's Pond Visitors Center
DCR First Day Hikes 2025
@ Houghton's Pond Visitors Center
Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Blue Hills Reservation Meet at Houghton’s Pond Visitor’s Center, 840 Hillside Street, Milton 11 am event activities: 12 pm guided hikes depart Starting at 11 am, watch Blue Hills Trailside live wildlife demo at Houghton’s[...]
Jan
5
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-1/5/25 Resol...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-1/5/25 Resol...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am
Join the Friends of the Bliue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX as we launch the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree[...]
Jan
11
Sat
2025
8:30 am
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Jan 11 @ 8:30 am
This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]
Jan
20
Mon
2025
9:00 am
MLK Day Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
MLK Day Hike with Kay
@ North Lot at Trailside Museum
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This hike will be meeting at the North Lot at Trailside Museum, 1880 Canton Ave., Milton Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Martin Luther King Day Hike! Thank you to Kay for[...]