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Volunteer Spotlight: Anna MacDougall
Volunteer Activities: I started going to the monthly trail maintenance events two years ago. I enjoyed it so much that I became a Trail Adopter, which means that I maintain it on my own. Favorite activities with Friends of the Blue Hills: I love doing the monthly...
Tess volunteers in the Blue Hills
A big thank you to Tess for volunteering in the Blue Hills! https://youtu.be/pOB2EkVOBuM Learn about trail maintenance in the Blue Hills. Learn about other volunteer activities.
Volunteering doesn’t need to be a big time commitment
Menos from Brockton says... "volunteering is a great way to give back to your community!" Click to learn more about volunteering.
Why the Blue Hills is One of the Best Spots for Birding
Many of the birds that breed on Blue Hills hilltops are uncommon anywhere else in the area. Experienced birder, Evan Lipton, shares some Blue Hills’ stories and tips for new birders. Thanks to Evan Lipton for this article and photo. On a trip to Buck Hill in May, I...
How Can You Help the Park?
Why volunteer for the Blue Hills? Menos tells us why... https://youtu.be/4dG3xUvDKJA
Three Tips for Hiking in the Blue Hills
The Blue Hills is a wonderful treasure so close to Boston with miles of trails to explore and amazing views to enjoy. Whether you’re hiking the steep Skyline Trail, walking gentle paths, biking Buck Hill or just taking your dog for a stroll, you will enjoy the park...
Farnham-Connolly Memorial Park: History and Threat
Farnham-Connolly Memorial Park The Farnham-Connolly Memorial Park protects 232 acres of freshwater marshes and wetland habitats along the Neponset River and includes a six-acre public park with sun shelters, interpretive signage, paved paths, viewing stations and a...
Three ways Your Life Insurance Could Benefit the Blue Hills
Three ways Your Life Insurance Could Benefit the Blue Hills People who care passionately about the Blue Hills think about caring for the Blue Hills today, tomorrow and for years to come. These people have joined the Skyline Society, a select group of people who have...
ELM Environmental Fellows Program – Free Training
The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund is getting ready to host its Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) for high school seniors and college students. Here's more information. This free advocacy training helps participants hone skills in campus...
Action Alert for Trailside, Observatory and all State Parks
Please take a moment TODAY to make a big difference to the Blue Hills. This week a legislative committee is creating the state budget by comparing the two budgets created by the House and Senate. Significant funding for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, the Blue Hill...
Shares Available at Brookwood Farm
Starting June 27, the farm located in the Blue Hills, Brookwood Community Farm, is offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares of the summer's harvest of vegetables that you pick up all season long. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) refers to a model of...
Thank You!
Denny Swenson, president of the Friends of the Blue Hills, would like to thank you for donating to the Blue Hills Spring Fund Campaign. Please click on the start button below!
No More Drought: It’s Official
Great news from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Drought Conditions Across Commonwealth Return to Normal Monitoring of Water Resources to Continue, Indoor Water Conservation by Public Necessary With above normal precipitation at the end of March, all of...
Peek a Blue Hikes for You and Your Tots
Bring your tot to Houghton's Pond April 11 at 11 am. Join us to kick-off Peek a Blue Hikes, bi-weekly hikes for young children and their caregivers. Stories, songs and a scavenger hunt! More information.
Fruit Center Marketplace Helps Blue Hills on Earth Day
Fruit Center Marketplace and Friends of the Blue Hills Team Up to Celebrate Earth Day In celebration of Earth Day, the Fruit Center Marketplace will donate $2 for every customer who uses a reusable grocery bag in the store on Saturday, April 22. All proceeds of the...
Action Alert: Call Your Legislator to Support Our Parks
You can help make sure that our parks – including the Blue Hills - receive the funding that they need. Take Action Please call your legislators and urge them to include the Department of Conservation and Recreation as one of their top budget priorities. To find your...
Rockin’ in the Park
Rockin' in the Park Saturday, May 6, 1 pm- 3 pm Join Les Tyrala, a registered geologist, on this co-sponsored DCR and the Friends of the Blue Hills geology walk, as we explore the volcanic bedrock and glacial features of the Blue Hills. Learn the secrets of...
Give the Gift that Matters
Which Would You Prefer? Click here to Give the Blue Hills. Sponsor a Trail in honor of your friends and family. Sponsor a Trail. In the donation form select “Sponsor a Trail” from the drop-down menu labeled “Please direct my donation to”. Sponsor a...
Update: Bad Budget News for the Blue Hills – and Environmental Agencies
This week the Governor cut $98 million from the budget in what is called 9C cuts. The cuts included $500,000 to the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and $100,000 to the Blue Hill Observatory... as well as cuts of $9 million for all environmental agencies. That means that...
Maintain the Trails this Saturday AND (OR) Sunday!
You can maintain the trails both Saturday AND Sunday this weekend! Join FBH on Saturday at 9 at Houghton's -- or NEMBA on Sunday! Let your schedule -- or taste buds choose! (Pizza on Saturday and BBQ on Sunday! Two great options!) Friends of the Blue Hills Trail...
Resource Management Plan – Public Meeting Nov 10
Public Meeting Draft Resource Management Plan for the Blue Hills Complex Thursday, November 10, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sharon Public Library, 11 North Main Street, Sharon, MA The Department of Conservation and Recreation has updated the Resource Management Plan...
State Officials Approve 2016 Deer Management Plan for Blue Hills State Reservation
The following is a press release from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. State Officials Approve 2016 Deer Management Plan for Blue Hills State Reservation BOSTON – Thursday, October 6, 2016 – Today, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in...
In Memory of a Lover of the Blue Hills
We are honored that the family of David Dorsheimer has chosen the Friends of the Blue Hills as a charity worthy of accepting donations in his memory. Here is a little about his life. David A. Dorsheimer, a lifelong Dedham resident, passed away October 4, 2016 at home...
Thank You Conleth and TARC!
Many thanks to TARC (Trail Animals Running Club) for their generous gift to support the Friends of the Blue Hills trail work! Members of TARC help maintain the trails with their donation... giving back to the park where they run! Photo of Conleth Berry, Race Director...