Dr. Rick Kesseli of UMass Boston reveals the amazing native plants that live in and around Ponkapoag Pond that the Friends of the Blue Hills volunteers are working to protect when they participate in our Survey and Save the Forest initiative. In this video, Dr. Kesseli explores the many intriguing native species that grow at Ponkapoag Pond. From insect-eating plants of the bog, to delicate mayflowers of the upland, Dr. Kesseli takes you on an insightful tour of the plants that make this habitat so beautiful… and worth protecting. This presentation was part of the online program of the Friends of the Blue Hills 2021 Annual Celebration.
Upcoming Events
Sep
23
Sat
2023
9:00 am
September Adopt-a-Forest Training
@ Fowl Meadow parking lot
September Adopt-a-Forest Training
@ Fowl Meadow parking lot
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
People like you can help control invasives — and protect valuable habitat — by signing up for the Adopt a Forest initiative. When you sign up as a Forest Adopter, you’ll be trained to identify[...]
Oct
3
Tue
2023
5:15 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Event
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Volunteer Appreciation Event
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Oct 3 @ 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm
We’re celebrating our volunteers on October 3rd! Join us for a walk, followed by refreshments at Widowmaker Brewery! Each year, hundreds of volunteers like you devote over 1,000 hours to helping to care for the[...]
Oct
19
Thu
2023
7:00 pm
Annual Celebration: Kindness Cou...
@ Canton Town Club
Annual Celebration: Kindness Cou...
@ Canton Town Club
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You’re Invited to the Blue Hills Annual Celebration! Kindness Counts! Join us to support the Blue Hills Reservation and celebrate the past year of protecting and preserving the Blue Hills together. Our Annual[...]