Watch arboretum director, Debbie Merriam, to explore the world of invasive plants that live in the Blue Hills and threaten our native plants and animals. You’ll also learn how you can join volunteers and members of the Friends of the Blue Hills to control these invasive plants and protect endangered species. Want to help out? Check out our event calendar for opportunities to remove invasives!
Upcoming Events
Apr
7
Sun
2024
10:00 am
Boots N’ Brews with the Widow Wa...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Boots N’ Brews with the Widow Wa...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
EVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY/MODERATE 3-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. 325ft elevation gain in total. This hike will be meeting at Widowmaker Brewing on 220 Wood Rd. in Braintree. Join[...]
Apr
17
Wed
2024
7:00 pm
Charles Eliot: Founder of the Bl...
@ Thomas Crane Public Library
Charles Eliot: Founder of the Bl...
@ Thomas Crane Public Library
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Charles Eliot, a visionary landscape architect born in 1859, stands as the founding force behind the Blue Hills Reservation. Instrumental in the late 19th century, Eliot played a pivotal role in shaping America’s approach to[...]
Apr
20
Sat
2024
9:00 am
Parkserve with Friends of the Bl...
Parkserve with Friends of the Bl...
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Friends of the Blue Hills is happy to be partnering with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to keep the park clean! Be sure to join us! Get some fresh air and exercise… and[...]
Apr
21
Sun
2024
12:00 pm
Green Up the Blue Hills 2024
Green Up the Blue Hills 2024
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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! This family-friendly event is[...]
Apr
26
Fri
2024
10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
If you want to help care for the forest, join us for ‘Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie!’ On the fourth Friday of the month, you can help protect the forest by removing invasive species in[...]