THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLLED AS OF 12/26/24-Please check out our other upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
May
4
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Widow Walkers Hikes-5/4/25 May t...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-5/4/25 May t...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
May 4 @ 10:00 am
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED FOR THE MAY 4TH HKE-EVENT FULL * JOIN US FOR ANOTHER UPCOMING WIDOWWALKER HIKE Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025[...]
11:00 am
Green Up the Blue Hills 2025–REG...
@ AMC Cabins
Green Up the Blue Hills 2025–REG...
@ AMC Cabins
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE NEW START TIME. Do you want to help care for the Blue Hills and have a great time? Then join us for Green Up the Blue Hills, our annual stewardship event that celebrates Spring![...]
May
8
Thu
2025
7:00 pm
Mardi and the Whites
@ Milton Library
Mardi and the Whites
@ Milton Library
May 8 @ 7:00 pm
Join Mardi and the Friends of the Blue Hills for a screening of the award-winning 11-minute documentary “Mardi and the Whites” at the Milton Library on May 8th at 7 PM. Following the screening, Mardi[...]
May
9
Fri
2025
10:00 am
Be Kind! Intro to Trail Stewards...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Be Kind! Intro to Trail Stewards...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
This event will be a part of our “Be Kind” series. Have you ever noticed rocks in the trails that do not look like natural placement? Curious about trail maintenance or how trails are designed.[...]
May
10
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-
May 10 @ 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![...]
12:00 pm
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike 2025
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Kristin Kubera Memorial Hike 2025
@ Blue Hills Trailside Museum
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join the Friends of the Blue Hills on Saturday, May 10th to celebrate the life of Kristin Kubera with a hike in her memory. Kristin passed away suddenly on May 9,2023 from heart disease. To[...]
May
15
Thu
2025
7:00 am
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ Shea Rink
Your Morning 3-Miler
@ Shea Rink
May 15 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am
How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? The Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day[...]
May
16
Fri
2025
3:00 pm
Women’s Hike with Kay
@ Chickatawbut Overlook
Women’s Hike with Kay
@ Chickatawbut Overlook
May 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Kay on this Woman’s Hike! Our goal is to hike is approximately 3-4 miles, with trail adjustments to limit the time to 2 hours. The trail is sometimes very rocky with some inclines. We’ll[...]
May
17
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for...
@ Ponkapoag Pond
Join David at Ponkapoag Pond for...
@ Ponkapoag Pond
May 17 @ 9:00 am
Join David Saturday May 17th for a Hike followed by a yoga session in the park! We will meet David at Fishermans Beach at 9:00 am! Starting your day with a hike in nature allows[...]
9:00 am
Trail Maintenance at the Friends...
Trail Maintenance at the Friends...
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails at The Friends of the Blue Hills. We’ll focus on essential tasks like brushing back overgrowth, clearing debris, raking paths, picking up[...]
May
18
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, May 18th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up in advance Hike Description: Join Bruce for[...]
May
19
Mon
2025
9:30 am
Invasive Plant Removal
@ To be determined
Invasive Plant Removal
@ To be determined
May 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Garlic Mustard, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native[...]
May
27
Tue
2025
10:00 am
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
HIKE RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY MAY 27th! 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,[...]
May
31
Sat
2025
10:00 am
125 Mile Club Reunion Hike
@ Houghton's Pond
125 Mile Club Reunion Hike
@ Houghton's Pond
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The 125 reunion hike is about celebrating the incredible journey of those who have completed, are currently working on, or are eager to start the 125-mile hiking club! Whether you’ve already tackled the trails, are[...]
How many miles is the December 27th hike? What trails will be taken and what is the elevation gain? Thanks.
Hi there! The leader is thinking of doing the Green Dot Trail around Tucker Hill. It’s 3 miles on the nose, takes about 90 min, and has 243 ft of elevation gain.