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Event sponsored by: Bank of Canton
Summer is the perfect time to celebrate all of our Friends! Thank you for dedicating your time, talents, and charitable donations to help us take care of our beloved Blue Hills.
Join your fellow Friends of the Blue Hills members for a special gathering just steps away from the Blue Hills themselves. It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting the park we all love.
You’ll get to spend a lovely summer Friday night on Trillium’s vast patio, enjoying each other’s company and the beautiful views of Great Blue Hill. Drop in any time!
- Current members: FREE admission
- Nonmembers: $30 (and you get a 1 year membership!)
All proceeds support the Friends of the Blue Hills mission to protect, preserve, and promote the park.
Schedule
- 5:00 pm: Check In
- Come to the check-in table first thing to:
- Sign up for the Blue Hills Corn Hole Tournament (suggested entry fee $5 for a team of 2).Â
- Pick up your trivia answer sheet and blackout bingo card–prizes will be awarded at the end of the night!
- Play lawn games all evening long.
- Taste Trillium brews at the cash bar (open throughout the event). Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.
- Come to the check-in table first thing to:
- 5:30 pm: Corn Hole Tournament Begins!
- 6:00 pm: Enjoy Some FREE Appetizers
- 6:30 pm: Hear From the Executive Director and New Board President
- 7:00 pm: Blue Hills Trivia–with Prizes!
- 7:45 pm: Corn Hole Tournament Championship Round
- 8:00 pm: Prizes Awarded & Event Wrap Up
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 removing trash from trailheads and parking areas at Houghton’s Pond. Please wear sturdy shoes (no sandals). Please bring at least a liter of water as well. We will provide all the tools and training you’ll need. No experience necessary. If you have a favorite pair of gloves, please bring them.  FBH will supply trash pickers, gloves (if you do not have your own) and bags.
We will meet at the Houghton’s Pond parking lot at 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA and clean up the parking lot and trails around the Pond at 10:00 a.m.
Steady rain cancels this event.
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How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day with a 3-mile hike in the Blue Hills!
Starting your day with physical activity can boost energy, improve mood, enhance focus, and promote better sleep, ultimately leading to a more productive and positive day. Now doesn’t that sound wonderful? We think so!
If this sounds great please sign up below!
This hike will be meeting at Shea Rink, 651 Willard St, Quincy, MA 02169 at 9:00am Sharp
On this hike you will pass through the old St Moritz Winter Carnival. Kay will have some insight on the history other resources to provide to you. This trail has light rolling hills and water features. There will be a light review of the history with a focus on our beautiful woodsy trail.
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Hike! Thank you to Kay for leading!
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes required.
- Inclement weather will cancel.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
- No children under 12 and no pets, please.
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind.
Important Reminders:
Commitment: Please do not sign up unless you are certain you can attend, as spaces are limited.
Pace and Duration: This 3-4 mile hike is designed to be steady patient hiking pace with stopping allowed. Expect to spend about 2 hours exploring the trails, with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery.
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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 removing trash from trailheads and parking areas at Houghton’s Pond. Please wear sturdy shoes (no sandals). Please bring at least a liter of water as well. We will provide all the tools and training you’ll need. No experience necessary. If you have a favorite pair of gloves, please bring them.  FBH will supply trash pickers, gloves (if you do not have your own) and bags.
We will meet at the Houghton’s Pond parking lot at 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA and clean up the parking lot and trails around the Pond at 9:00 a.m.
Steady rain cancels this event.
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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:Â MODERATE
Please Arrive Early as Parking may be limited! Thomas will wait for all hikers to arrive!
4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles.
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Hike! Thank you to Thomas for leading!
- If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
- Sturdy walking shoes required.
- Dress in layers for the weather.
- Inclement weather will cancel.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
- No children under 12 and no pets, please.
- Please bring a headlamp if you have one! (This hike should be wrapping up right at sunset.)
We start as a group and end as a group; nobody is left behind.
Important Reminders:
Commitment: Please do not sign up unless you are certain you can attend, as spaces are limited.
Pace and Duration:Â The hike is designed to be a leisurely walk, not a race. Expect to spend about 2 hours exploring the trails, with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery.
The Hike Outline is below!
Sign up below!
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