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Annual Celebration! Thursday, October 5, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Milton Hoosic Club Discounted ticket rate: $35 through midnight, October 2 Please join us for this special evening of food, friends and festivities.... and see below for the great silent auction items! ...
What an Ultra-marathon Runner Sees
David Dobrindt runs over 1,500 miles in the Blue Hills each year. Watch to see the Blue Hills from the eyes of an ultra-marathon athlete. https://youtu.be/BCwdWCJg2Ms
Are Eagles Nesting in Milton?
Are Eagles Nesting in Milton? By Lawrence Meyer Note: Check out the update about eagles born near the Blue Hills. Back in January 2016 I wrote about two eagles in Milton that had been seen regularly at Milton Landing since October 2014. I was thinking it might be...
Blue Hills A-Live — Interview with Geologist Les Tyrala
In the video below, geologist, Les Tyrala, reveals the unique geologic history of Great Blue Hill. Read the transcript. Sign-up for invites to Blue Hills A-Live, your guide to the Blue Hills on Facebook Live, every Thursday at noon, beginning January 2017....
Neponset River Clean Up
Meet: Martini Shell parking lot, 1015 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park Time: 8am – Coffee, donuts & check-in, 8:45 – Report to sites Date: September 23, 2017 Ages: 15 and up Bring: water, hat, sunblock, work gloves Wear: work clothes (no sandals). You may get very...
The Blue Hills, The Best Dinner Ever, and You (Enter the Raffle to Win!)
Who knew helping out could TASTE SO GOOD?! Yes indeed, in one lovely gesture, you can help to clean, protect, and preserve the Blue Hills . . . and enter to win a spectacularly scrumptious dinner for 6 — YUM! Please help the Friends of the Blue Hills take care of our...
Blue Hills A-Live — Starts September 19!
Facebook Live Show Launches September 19 for Four Weeks When you watch Blue Hills A-Live, you will see the hidden changes in the Blue Hills, learn about places you may not have visited and join expert guides to explore the Blue Hills. Blue Hills A-Live is a...
Eliot Tower Closed for Renovation
Eliot Tower Closed for Renovation Great Blue Hill Eliot Tower and Pavilion is getting a face-lift this Fall! The Eliot Observation Tower and Pavilion is closed for renovations. The tower and pavilion are getting a new roof and the area around the structure will be...
Your Vote Could Mean $5,000 for the Blue Hills!
Friends of the Blue Hills Volunteer Named as Finalist for Boston’s Cox Conserves Heroes Program... Please Vote for Caleb! An extraordinary volunteer who does a tremendous amount for the Blue Hills, Caleb Blankenship, has been nominated as a finalist for this year’s...
Are you a Naturalist?”
Are you a Naturalist?” Recognizing the value of our surroundings through the eyes of a photographer by Jack Whitacre, PhD student in UMass Boston's IGERT Coasts and Communities Program What is Naturalism? Many don’t know how to define ‘naturalism’ but enjoy...
Volunteer Profile: Ben
Ben volunteers in the park because it's fun and it doesn't stay nice by magic. https://youtu.be/VPj-uiCq2lo
The Park Doesn’t Stay Nice By Magic
Ben volunteers to maintain the park, because... https://youtu.be/VPj-uiCq2lo
Deer Management 2016 Program Review and 2017 Survey Results
The following is a press release from the Department of Conservation and Recreation and Department of Fish and Game about a public hearing, Wednesday, August 23, to review the 2016 deer management program and the results of the 2017 deer population survey. Mass....
Celebrating Gifts of Today and Tomorrow
Honoring Hilltop and Skyline Society Members Celebrating Gifts of Today and Tomorrow Members of the Hilltop and Skyline Societies were honored for their generosity and commitment to the Blue Hills at a summer soiree this summer. Participants enjoyed an evening in the...
Volunteer Spotlight: Samantha
Samantha Volunteers to Help the Trails
Samantha likes to care for the trails... How about you? Check out the opportunities. https://youtu.be/nrDurv8M5Yg
Help Map the Noise
Please take a hike… and collect data on noise pollution Saturday, September 16 (Rain date: Sunday, September 17) Drop in from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Walk takes about two hours) Blue Hill Ski Area, 4001 Washington St, Canton For questions or to sign-up: email...
Best Short Hikes with Views
The Best Short Hikes with Views in the Blue Hills Reservation Even if you’re just driving through the park and have a few minutes for a hike, you can still find a hike with views that are spectacular. Here are three great short hikes with views that take about 10 to...
Submit a ‘Photo of the Day’ on Instagram
The Blue Hills Reservation boasts some of our community’s most beautiful views of Boston and the surrounding area, with unique wildlife and plants to discover during your visit. We invite you to take your favorite photos during your time at the Blue Hills and submit...
Volunteer: Barbara Kirby from Milton
Barbara doesn’t maintain the trails… but she’s still an ace volunteer! Barbara Kirby from Milton says she gets a lot out of volunteering… Let us know if you’d like to help the Blue Hills too! Learn more about volunteering. Or email info@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org with...
Volunteer: Barbara Kirby from Milton
Barbara doesn't maintain the trails... but she's still an ace volunteer! Barbara Kirby from Milton says she gets a lot out of volunteering... Let us know if you'd like to help the Blue Hills too! Learn more about volunteering. Or email...
You Could Win Best of Boston Restaurant Dinner
You could win a once-in-a-lifetime dinner for six at the top of Blue Hill Observatory, the oldest continually operating weather observatory in the country. Enter the raffle and you could enjoy breathtaking views of the Boston skyline and the ocean while dining on an...
Thank You for Your Advocacy: Blue Hills Successes in Latest Budget
A big thank you to our members and friends who advocated for funding for the Blue Hills. And a big thank you to the legislators who worked with our members, including Senator Walter Timilty, and State Representatives Bill Dricoll, Bill Galvin, Dan Cullinane, Bruce...
The three best activities for young kids at the Blue Hills
The 3 Best activities for Young Kids The Blue Hills are a wonderful place to spend time outside with your family. Here are three great activities that young kids – and your whole family – will love. Swim, Hike and Play at Houghton’s Pond You’ll enjoy Houghton’s Pond...