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Upcoming Events
Mar
24
Mon
2025
10:00 am
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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. Hikes[...]
Mar
25
Tue
2025
10:00 am
Trash Pick Up!
@ Trailside Museum
Trash Pick Up!
@ Trailside Museum
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration Has CLOSED Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves thousands of visitors each year. Please join us on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 10:00 am to[...]
Mar
29
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Trash Pick up with Mary
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our Membership Coordinator, Mary Timilty to clean the park! 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[...]
Mar
30
Sun
2025
8:30 am
Blue Hills Bird Walk with Brookl...
@ Chickatawbut Parking Lot off 28
Blue Hills Bird Walk with Brookl...
@ Chickatawbut Parking Lot off 28
Mar 30 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Notice: There are two events taking place in the Blue Hills with the Brookline Bird Club. There are two start times at two different locations. The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) is the largest, and one[...]
6:30 pm
Blue Hills Bird Walk with Brookl...
@ Paul's Bridge
Blue Hills Bird Walk with Brookl...
@ Paul's Bridge
Mar 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Notice: There are two events taking place in the Blue Hills with the Brookline Bird Club. There are two start times at two different locations. The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) is the largest, and one[...]
Apr
7
Mon
2025
10:00 am
World Health Day Hike
@ Houghton's Pond
World Health Day Hike
@ Houghton's Pond
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Starting your week with a hike on World Health Day is a great way to set the tone for a healthy week ahead. It’s a simple way to jumpstart your Monday by boosting your physical[...]
Apr
12
Sat
2025
9:00 am
Green Up Milton Town-Wide Cleanup
@ Houghton's Pond parking area and Headquarters Path
Green Up Milton Town-Wide Cleanup
@ Houghton's Pond parking area and Headquarters Path
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Friends of the Blue Hills as part of Milton’s town-wide clean-up day on Saturday, April 12. The plan is go around the Houghton’s parking area and along Headquarters Path as far as the State[...]
Apr
14
Mon
2025
10:00 am
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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. Hikes[...]
Apr
16
Wed
2025
9:00 am
Hike with Rosa
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Hike with Rosa
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:Â MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Join the Friends of the Blue[...]
Apr
17
Thu
2025
7:30 pm
iNaturalist Walk CNC Zoom Traini...
iNaturalist Walk CNC Zoom Traini...
Apr 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

iNaturalist is an online citizen-science platform that helps identify the wildlife around you while generating data for science and conservation. iNaturalist’s Boston Area City Nature Challenge (CNC), is part of a worldwide collaborative bioblitz in cities[...]
Apr
19
Sat
2025
10:00 am
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Saturday, April 19th 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[...]
Apr
20
Sun
2025
12:00 pm
Widow Walkers Hikes-4/20/25 Eart...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-4/20/25 Eart...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree and the[...]
Apr
21
Mon
2025
9:30 am
Invasive Plant Removal
@ To be determined
Invasive Plant Removal
@ To be determined
Apr 21 @ 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[...]