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Upcoming Events
Mar
14
Fri
2025
5:00 pm
Widow Walkers Hikes-3/14/25 Pi D...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Widow Walkers Hikes-3/14/25 Pi D...
@ Widowmaker Brewing
Mar 14 @ 5:00 pm
Registration is now full-Please sign up for our future hikes 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[...]
Mar
16
Sun
2025
10:00 am
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Beginners’ Hike with Bruce
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Closed. If you would still like to sign up please reach out to John@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, March 16th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond[...]
Mar
17
Mon
2025
10:00 am
Family Vernal Pools Adventure
@ Houghton's Pond
Family Vernal Pools Adventure
@ Houghton's Pond
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Please join us for a hike around The Blue Hills to learn about Vernal Pools A hike to vernal pools offers a glimpse into one of nature’s most important ecosystems. These temporary wetlands, typically found[...]
Mar
20
Thu
2025
10:00 am
Spring Equinox Hike with Ruth! R...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Spring Equinox Hike with Ruth! R...
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The registration has closed! If you are interested in joining Ruth for the hike please reach out to John Harrell at john@friendsofthebluehills.org to see if any spots have opened up! LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile[...]
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
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 noontime. No experience[...]
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
Blue Hills Bird Walk
Mar 30 @ 8:30 am
Notice: There are two events taking place in the Blue Hills with the Brookline Book 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[...]