Friends of the Blue Hills

Last year's winner of the catered picnic for six had a blast! Purchase your ticket today... and you could win an unforgettable experience with your closest friends... savoring a gourmet meal with amazing views of the Blue Hills! friendsofthebluehills.org/raffle2021/

What's the trail you hike most often in the Blue Hills? What's your go-to trail?

Some of the awesome volunteers who were cutting brush in Fowl Meadow today. Anyone notice how much the trail in Fowl Meadow needed some trimming? These AmeriCorps volunteers were remembering 9/11 through a day of service.

At this year's Annual Celebration we're honoring our amazing partners who help care for the Blue Hills! If you know these folks... let us know in the comments! And then... purchase your tickets today! friendsofthebluehills.org/celebrate2021

Is this your photo? We love it, but it was submitted to the photo contest without contact info... Let us know if it's yours!

What's your favorite view of the Blue Hills? Imagine enjoying the spectacular views of the Blue Hills... and a catered picnic by for six with your closest buddies! For just $15, you could win an unforgettable experience in the Blue Hills! Purchase your ticket today: friendsofthebluehills.org/raffle2021

Photo: Brian MacClean of Milton

You won't want to miss our Annual Celebration on October 7th with keynote speaker, David Abel, a film maker and award-winning reporter. He now covers environmental issues for the Boston Globe. You can join us for the event online or in-person. Learn more: friendsofthebluehills.org/celebrate2021/

What views did you enjoy in the Blue Hills during the long weekend? We'd love to see your photos!

Thanks to Sharon Schindler of Newton for this view!

Have you been enjoying the sunsets (or sunrises!)? We'd love to see your photos!

Thanks to Olivia Maloney of Canton for photo of the sunset at Ponkapoag.

Are you visiting the park with your best friend? We'd love to see pics!

Thanks to Leslie MacKinnon for this pic of Bowie from Boston!

Last day to enter our free photo contest! Deadline is at 5:00 pm tonight! Vote for your favorite photo... and enter your own! friendsofthebluehills.org/photo-contest-voting

Thanks to Mark Milliken for entering this one!

Imagine your favorite view of the Blue Hills... and then imagine feasting on a gourmet, catered picnic with five of your friends and family! Purchase a raffle ticket today to win a delicious picnic in the Blue Hills by an award-winning caterer... and a memory that will last forever! friendsofthebluehills.org/raffle2021/

Only days left to enter our free photo contest! You can enter your photo and vote for your favorite here: friendsofthebluehills.org/photo-contest-voting

Thanks to Roger Milne of Canton for entering this awesome one!

Awesome news! The Public Lands Preservation Act passed the House! (Thanks, Rep. Ruth Balser for co-sponsoring and leading the effort!) Now we need to make sure it passes the Senate! You can help by contacting your state senator. Learn more here: friendsofthebluehills.org/plpa

Have you noticed the water levels in the streams and wetlands? Super high!

Many thanks to the volunteers who joined us yesterday to pull mile-a-minute at Fowl Meadow. It's grown a lot since we were there a couple weeks ago! If you'd like to join us next Tuesday... or another time, sign up today! https://bit.ly/3kmOhe1

Beginning this evening, Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Department of Conservation and Recreation urges visitors to avoid state parks due to high winds, rain, and potential flooding due to impacts of the storm. DCR may also close certain parkways, access roads, and parking areas at state parks to ensure public safety. Facilities closed on Saturday evening will be assessed for reopening after the storm has passed.

Were you able to visit the park this weekend before the storm? We'd love to see your photos!

Have you been enjoying the flowers this summer? We'd love to see your pics!

A helpful reminder of how important perspective is in life, right? Thanks to Susan Wadlington of Dorchester for showing us her perspective by entering this photo in our free photo contest! Enter your own photos or vote for your favorite: https://friendsofthebluehills.org/photo-contest-voting

What's your favorite view of the Blue Hills... and where would you bring your friends and family to enjoy a gourmet picnic for 6 people in the Blue Hills? Imagine it... and then purchase tickets to win it! Enter our raffle for a catered picnic for six! Purchase them today: friendsofthebluehills.org/raffle2021/

Photo: Will Mann (Canton)

We would love your help pulling the mile a mile vine that is threatening rare, native species! Join us next Tuesday at 9:00 am. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3gcg27P

Join us to hike... and then kick back and enjoy some cold brews! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3yZKzNC

Awesome article on the Friends' president, Matt Panucci. A big thank you to the Milton Times! Read the story: friendsofthebluehills.org/milton-times/

Erin entered our free photo contest with this thoughtful photo entitled 'Reflection.' You can enter up to four photos of your own... or vote for your favorite! The deadline to enter is approaching, so enter (or vote) today! https://friendsofthebluehills.org/photo-contest-voting Thanks to Patagonia and @DedhamSavings for sponsoring this year's photo contest!

Want to help out on the trails? There are a couple openings for tomorrow's trail maintenance event! No experience necessary. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3scavTy

What are your suggestions for avoiding mosquitos when you're in the Blue Hills? Do you have a favorite repellent? Special gear? Please share!

Photo credit: John Frederick Marshall