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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...

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 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...

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?” 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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Menos from Brockton says...  "volunteering is a great way to give back to your community!" Click to learn more about volunteering.