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
Jul
27
Sat
2024
8:00 am
14th Annual Mattapan on Wheels: ...
14th Annual Mattapan on Wheels: ...
Jul 27 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
![14th Annual Mattapan on Wheels: Green and Blue Spaces @ Boston | Massachusetts | United States](https://i0.wp.com/friendsofthebluehills.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mattapan-On-Wheels_2024-1.jpg?fit=222%2C300&ssl=1)
Ride with Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) and the Neponset River Watershed Association (NEPWA) as you experience the breathtaking beauty of Mattapan and surrounding communities on wheels! This year, our bike routes are designed to guide riders[...]
Aug
2
Fri
2024
5:00 pm
Meet the Executive Director and ...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Meet the Executive Director and ...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Aug 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
![Meet the Executive Director and Board President Hike! @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot | Milton | Massachusetts | United States](https://i0.wp.com/friendsofthebluehills.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jen-Klein-in-BH.jpg?fit=225%2C300&ssl=1)
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, Houghton’s Pond, by the playground. Meet[...]
Aug
12
Mon
2024
5:00 pm
Signs of Summer Hike
@ Trailside Museum
Signs of Summer Hike
@ Trailside Museum
Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
![Signs of Summer Hike @ Trailside Museum | Milton | Massachusetts | United States](https://i0.wp.com/friendsofthebluehills.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Canton-Will-Mann-Falling-Water.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)
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 1904 Canton Ave, Milton, at the Trailside Museum. Hikes[...]
Aug
17
Sat
2024
9:00 am
August Trail Maintenance
August Trail Maintenance
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
![August Trail Maintenance](https://i0.wp.com/friendsofthebluehills.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20220618_1019311.jpg?fit=300%2C142&ssl=1)
Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be helping to care for the trails by improving erosion structures,[...]
Aug
21
Wed
2024
10:00 am
Let’s Go Fishing with Elevate Yo...
@ Houghton's Pond
Let’s Go Fishing with Elevate Yo...
@ Houghton's Pond
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
![Let's Go Fishing with Elevate Youth! @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States](https://i0.wp.com/friendsofthebluehills.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Every-time-I-cast-my-line-I-connect-with-the-heart-of-nature.-—Linda-Greenlaw-1-e1716408450926.png?fit=300%2C251&ssl=1)
Calling all local kids and families! Join us at Houghton’s Pond for a FREE day of fishing–and fun! All fishing equipment, plus instruction, will be provided. Donations and sponsorships accepted. Sponsored by: Elevate Youth and[...]
Aug
23
Fri
2024
10:00 am
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie
Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
![Invasive Plant Removal with Charlie](https://i0.wp.com/friendsofthebluehills.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Photo-Jul-13-11-36-51-AM-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1)
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[...]