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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Not Many Recent Eagle Sightings... and No Nests Yet By Lawrence Meyer Beginning in October 2014, the conspicuous presence of two mature bald eagles that could be seen almost daily perched in trees along the Neponset River from the parking lot at Milton Landing sparked...

Thanks to the advocacy of many of our members and friends, the legislature has reversed the Governor's veto, restoring $500,000 in operating funds for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and $100,000 for the Blue Hill Observatory. With adequate funding, these...

Last year's raffle winner, Si Briseno, enjoyed a picnic lunch with friends at Ponkapoag Pond.  Lunch was provided courtesy of The Plate in Milton, and by all accounts was delicious!

Friends of the Blue Hills will have new T-shirts this year!  Help us come up with a great saying for the t-shirt!  Like... "The Blue Hills... we're in it together!"  Or...  "Taking Care of it all... Friends of the Blue Hills." If we choose your idea, you win a free...

You can help make sure the Trailside Museum and the Blue Hill Observatory have the funding they need to continue to serve thousands of visitors each year. Take Action Please write, call or email the below legislators and urge them to include funding for operations for...

Peek a Blue Hikes for You and Your Tots Tuesday, September 27, 11:00 am Houghton's Pond main parking lot, 840 Hillside St, Milton (Click for all dates: Peek a Blue Hikes) Join the Friends of the Blue Hills for Peek a Blue Hikes... great for you and your tots!  Enjoy...

Win and Denny included the Friends of the Blue Hills in their Will... so future generations will enjoy the Blue Hills like they do today.   Denny and Win Swenson love the Blue Hills and want to make sure it’s taken care of for years to come.  Denny Swenson grew up in...

Long-time Friends of the Blue Hills member and avid birder, Larry Meyer, has been watching the eagles who neighbor the Blue Hills.   Since October 2014, a number of people (myself included) have been watching eagles that have been perching almost daily in trees...