Mile-a-minute, an invasive that grows in the Blue Hills, can interrupt the growth of native plants, like the Milkweed in this photo. Have you removed any invasive plants from the Blue Hills this season? Sign up now, before it's too late! Follow the link in our bio to sign up today. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Thank you so much to Bob Flagg and some wonderful volunteers for rebuilding the Cochato Bridge! Check out those before and after photos! If you want to sign up for a trail maintenance event with Bob, follow the link in our bio! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Have you entered the Blue Hills Raffle yet for a chance to win a once in a lifetime dinner at the top of the observatory? Make sure to follow the link in our bio to enter or learn more! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #bluehillsraffle

Thanks to everyone for coming to learn how to survey plants at Great Blue to help control invasive plants!

Are you visiting the Blue Hills this weekend as the weather gets colder? Make sure to take some fall photos and send them to us! Thank you to Gary Glines for this awesome picture. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Have you signed up for the Blue Hills Bash yet? This annual celebration gives everyone the opportunity to come together and celebrate another year of protecting and preserving the Blue Hills! Click the link in our bio to sign up or learn more. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Eagles in the Blue Hills? Check out the new blog post about three eagles that have been seen soaring around! Click the link in our bio to learn more! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

For those who have been around a while... what was your favorite event/program you attended in the Blue Hills? And for those who are new... what kind of events/programming would you like to see? Let us know in the comments! Thank you Lauren Froomer for this wonderful photo.

Have you signed up for the Blue Hills Raffle yet? Visit the link in our bio for the chance to win a one of a kind dinner on top of the observatory! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Are you visiting the Blue Hills this weekend? Be sure to share any of your wonderful photos and videos with us! Thank you to Matthew Thomas for this photo. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Imagine you're with five of your closest friends sharing a delicious three-course meal, taking in stunning views of the Blue Hills. Purchase a raffle ticket today to win a magical experience atop Great Blue! Click the link in our bio to purchase or learn more. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #bluehillsraffle2022

Wow! That’s a LOT of Mile-a-minute! Do you recognize this invasive plant that grows in the Blue Hills? If not… sign up for Survey and Save to learn all about these invasive plants, and how removing them helps the park. Click the link in our bio to learn more. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Have you signed up for this week's "Weeding Wednesday" yet? Take this opportunity to help rid the Blue Hills of invasive species! Sign up at the link in our bio. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Now is the perfect time of year to hike in the Blue Hills! What are your favorite parts of the park/trails? Let us know in the comments! Thank you to Sarah Drane for this awesome photo. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Are you visiting the Blue Hills this weekend? Make sure to tag us in any pictures or videos you take! And keep your eyes peeled for little critters like this one... Thank you to Benjamin Lambrecht for this picture! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Do you want a chance to win a dinner overlooking this beautiful view? Then make sure to enter the Blue Hills Raffle! Want a chance to win? Follow the link in our bio! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #bluehillsraffle2022

Wow! Have you read this article about Loraine Sumner, a 125-Mile Club finisher? As a very active member of our community, Loraine is a force to be reckoned with! Read all about her at the link in our bio. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

I'm sure the plants of the Blue Hills are grateful for all this rain. How have you been spending your time in this wet weather? Share with us in the comments below! Thank you to Dan Keefe for this awesome photo! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Do you want the chance to win a one of a kind dinner overlooking the Blue Hills? Make sure you enter the 2022 Blue Hills Raffle! Check out the link in our bio to learn more or enter! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #bluehillsraffle

Announcement from DCR! Fires in the Blue Hills are now restricted due to drought. #lovebluehills #bluehills #massachusetts

Have you entered or voted in the Blue Hills Photo Contest yet? Be sure to ASAP, because the contest closes this Friday! Check the link in our bio to enter or vote for awesome pictures, like this one from Yakir Propp. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #turtles

What a cool find! Make sure to keep your eyes peeled while hiking and walking for signs of wildlife. You never know what you’re going to see! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #fowlmeadow

Have you signed up for a trail maintenance event this month? Check out the link in our bio to learn more or sign up for our September event with Bob Flagg! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hikebluehills

Is anyone else fantasizing about fall? We can't wait until the leaves start to change color! Share some of your favorite autumn activities for the Blue Hills in the comments below! Thank you to Lindsay Hildebrant for this awesome picture. #lovebluehills #autumnbluehills #hikebluehills

Do you want to have fun and protect the Blue Hills? Be sure to sign up for this year's Annual Celebration! This event is all about raising funds to protect the park, and celebrating those who have preserved it over the past year. To learn more or sign up, follow the link in our bio! #lovebluehills #bluehillsbash2022 #annualcelebration

Have you entered the Blue Hills Raffle yet for a chance to win a dinner at the observatory? Check out the link in our bio to learn more or enter to win! #lovebluehills #bluehills #bluehillsraffle2022

The Poo-lution Solution Map has been updated! Interested in taking part in the cause? Check out the link in our bio to learn more about the initiative. #lovebluehills #dogsinthebluehills #hikebluehills

We have a lot scheduled for this month... so make sure to check out our calendar to stay up to date! Whether you're interested in app-training to survey trails or bird walks, there's something for you. Check it out at the link in our bio! Thank you to Emily Murphy for this photo. #lovebluehills #bluehills #bluehillsreservation

Are you visiting the Blue Hills this weekend? If so, be sure to tag us in your photos! What are your favorite activities this time of year? Let us know in the comments! Thank you to Jeanne Lightbody for this awesome photo. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #bluehills

Have you signed up for the Blue Hills raffle yet? Support the park and have a chance at winning a beautiful dinner overlooking one of our favorite views! Click the link in our bio to sign up or learn more. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservationn #youcanwin

Have you signed up for a Weeding Wednesday yet? Sign up to save our forests by protecting them from invasive plants. Follow the link in our bio to sign up or learn more! #lovebluehills #bluehills #statereservation

Have you signed up for our upcoming event "Migratory Birds in the Blue Hills" yet? Coming up on September 11th, this hike is sure to be a good one. Follow the link in our bio to learn more or sign up! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #birdsinthebluehills

Please help the Friends of the Blue Hills by participating in this year’s "Dinner in the Blue Hills" Raffle! Win a dinner for you and 5 people of your choice in the Blue Hills. Want to learn more or buy tickets? Follow the link in our bio! #lovebluehills #bluehillsraffle #bluehillsstatereservation

What do you see when you hike in the Blue Hills? Tag us and use #lovebluehills to be featured on our Instagram… and help everyone enjoy the park!

So glad we cooled off with the rain… we would love to see your cool hiking photo! Tag us and use #lovebluehills so we can feature your photos on our Instagram. Thanks to @eddie6751 for the photo!

Have you signed up for the FREE Blue Hills photo contest yet? If not... vote! Follow the link in our bio to all of the photos that have been submitted this year and select your favorites! Thank you to Jane Li for this wonderful picture, which you can vote for today. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #photocontest

Do you want to volunteer to help the forest and trails... so everyone can enjoy the Blue Hills! Sign up today! There's opportunities this Wednesday... and Saturday! shorturl.at/NRSWZ

Looking for some family fun in the Blue Hills? Check out our top favorite family destinations at the link in our bio! #lovebluehills #familyfun #bluehillsreservation

Wow! Have you entered or voted in the Blue Hills photo contest yet? To check out awesome photos like this, or to enter your own to win free prizes, check out the link in our bio. Thank you to Yuping Su for this picture, which you can vote for at the link! #lovebluehills #photocontest #bluehillsreservation

What an awesome event @trilliumcanton! We had an excellent time meeting all of you in person, and are already looking forward to next year. Thank you to everyone who made it out! #lovebluehills #celebratingyou #friendbluehills

Thank you so much to everyone who made it out to the Fire Ecology event this past Saturday! And thank you to Massachusetts Division Fisheries and Wildlife and DCR for hosting with us! #thankyou #lovebluehills #celebratingyou

It's Monarch butterfly season! Make sure you keep your eyes peeled next time you are on a walk or a hike in the Blue Hills, and maybe you'll spot one. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #monarchbutterfly

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that came out from @eversourceenergy to remove Mile-A-Minute! We are so grateful for their help getting rid of this invasive. If you're interested in signing up for an invasive removal, follow the link in our bio! #lovebluehills #bluehills #boston

These honeybees were hard at work by Fowl Meadow yesterday! Have you noticed any wildflowers on your hikes recently? Make sure to take a photo and share it with us! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #savethebees

Have you signed up for this Thursday's Membership Celebration yet? Head to the link in our bio and join us at @trilliumcanton for food, Friends, and fun! #lovebluehills #friendbluehills #celebratingyou #membershipmonth

Want an excuse to explore the Commonwealth’s best parks in a weekend? Check out @scoutmassachusetts to learn more about their family-friendly choose-your-own-adventure event! This event will be taking place August 5-7th, with the Blue Hills as one of it's main locations! #lovebluehills #scoutma #outdooradventure

Have you seen any interesting wildlife in the Blue Hills so far this summer? Share with us in the comments! Thank you to Jackson Frost for this awesome photo. #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #animals

What's your favorite trail in the Blue Hills? Share with us in the comments below! #lovebluehills #bluehillsreservation #hiking