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Hotel on Park Land? Not Happening!
Proposal to build a hotel on Little Blue Hill conservation land: thwarted! You probably don’t think of a hotel when you think of parkland, but that didn’t stop an individual from proposing to build a hotel on DCR conservation land near Little Blue Hill. Luckily,...
Member Challenge: Make Your Gift Go Further
As an Friends of the Blue Hills member, you have made great things happen for the Blue Hills - through your support, you've cleared trails, kept the forests healthy and make sure that people for generations can enjoy the Blue Hills. You now have a unique chance to...
Who will make your Chili February 26?
You are in for a treat at the Blue Hills Winter Fest, Tuesday, February 24, from 5-8 p.m. at Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington St, Canton! Join us for a free chili tasting from some of the best local restaurants... tap your feet to Irish music... enjoy crafts with...
Best Present for Two and Four Legged Friends
Mary McGinnis of Milton wanted to give back to the Blue Hills -- and celebrate the holiday with two of her favorite hiking buddies, Muffin Millington and Lincoln McGinnis. She figured that all of them enjoy the Blue Hills, so why not Sponsor a Trail in their name? ...
It’s Getting Hot in Here! Weather or Climate?
Quincy Climate Action Network (QCAN) and the Thomas Crane Public Library invite you to: It's Getting Hot in Here! Is it just the weather or is the climate really changing? The Science of Climate Change and Current Changes in Northeastern North America Stephen S....
Peek a Blue Hikes Continue in the Spring
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Peek a Blue hikes this year! Thanks to support from the Milton Junior Woman’s Club, over 300 people – youngsters and their caregivers – explored the Blue Hills together through bi-weekly Peek a Blue Hikes. While we will be...
Volunteer Spotlight: Therese Joyce
Name: Therese Joyce Town: Milton FBH Volunteer activities: Program Committee Chair Favorite thing to do in the Blue Hills: Look at the beautiful views Favorite activities with Friends of the Blue Hills: New Year's Day Walk, Sunset Hike in the fall...
Enjoy the Strive for 35 Challenge Video
David Dobrindt of Milton is the founder of the Milton Running Club. Each weekend, members train in the Blue Hills Reservation, so David was thrilled to hear about the Strive for 35 Challenge. He registered himself and the MRC and both have completed the Challenge! ...
Donate to the 35 Years and Counting Campaign
Please join people like Laura Beebe and donate to the ’35 Years and Counting’ Campaign’ to make sure all of us can continue to enjoy the Blue Hills for years to come. With your donation, you are joining a proud 35-year tradition of protecting the park....
✔ Yes on Question 2 – for a cleaner Blue Hills!
✔ Yes on Question 2 – for a better environment - and a cleaner Blue Hills! A YES vote on Question 2 on November 4 will finally update a successful 32-year-old law—the 1982 Bottle Bill—to include five cent deposits on water bottles and sports drinks—which we see more...
The Blue Hills: Archaeological Wonder of Epic Proportions
Joe Bagley, Boston City Archaeologist Friends of the Blue Hills Keynote Annual Celebration October 9, 2014 In 2002, I found myself on the shores of Naskeag Point, Maine overlooking Mt. Desert Island on my first archaeological dig. I was mere months from beginning...
Photos Quite Worth Mentioning
Congratulations to all the photographers who were awarded Honorable Mentions in the Celebrating 35 Years Photography Contest! (Photos in no particular order.) Above: Sharon Kotz (Arlington), “Trail Rest” Above: Andrew Tang, Somerville, “Skyline” Above: Paul McDermott...
Yes on 2 Campaign Kick-off Meeting October 1
What: Yes On 2 Campaign – kick-off organizing meeting Where: Milton Public Library, Keyes Community Room (downstairs) When: Wednesday, October 1, 7:00-8:30 PM Contact: Tucker Smith 978-866-6695 tsmith@groton.org It’s time to get litter out of Milton's parks,...
Join us for the 35th Year Celebration Parade at the Cool Summer Fest
Join us for the 35th celebration parade at the Cool Summer Fest with the Kickin Brass Band! Bring your family and friends and come early to make your own instruments and decorations and at noon we’ll parade around Houghton’s Pond! The Cool Summer Fest at Houghton’s...
Believe it or not.. we’ll have faeries at the Summer Fest July 26
Say hello to Autumn the Faerie at the Cool Summer Fest on July 26th at Houghton's Pond! Feel free to bring the Harry Potters, Superheros and Princesses in your own family to join the fun! Throughout the day everyone will enjoy water games, fishing, face painting,...
Cleaning the Park by Updating the Bottle Bill
The Friends of the Blue Hills worked with a statewide coalition to update the state bottle bill. Updating the bottle bill would have increased recycling and would have helped clean up the Blue Hills – and all our parks. Unfortunately, despite a statewide effort of...
Advocating for Park Resources
The Friends of the Blue Hills is part of a statewide coalition of environmental groups called the Environmental Collaborative. As part of this coalition, we advocate for statewide policies that help the Blue Hills, such as increased funding for environmental...
How Many Deer are there in the Blue Hills?
The deer population in the Blue Hills is ten times the desired levels for this region, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Last month, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Fish and Wildlife released the results of the first...
Go Out and Play: Check Every day!
Over 300 fourth grade ‘Future Problem Solvers’ from Milton public schools helped their community reduce Lyme disease this spring. Friends of the Blue Hills teamed up with Milton Public Health Director Carolyn Kinsella to introduce students to the signs and symptoms of...
Join the Parade July 26th!
Bring your friends and family to this year’s Cool Summer Fest – and stamp your feet to the rhythms of The Kickin Brass Band! Come early to make your own instruments and costumes and at noon we’ll parade around Houghton’s Pond! The Cool Summer Fest at Houghton’s Pond...
Budget Includes Increase for Environmental Programs
The Friends of the Blue Hills is part of a statewide coalition of environmental groups called the Environmental Collaborative, facilitated by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. As part of this coalition, we advocate for statewide policies that help the Blue...
Healthy Forests; Healthy People
Updated October 16, 2015 The Friends of the Blue Hills is working to help protect you and your family from a growing problem that faces our community: more and more people are getting sick with Lyme disease. Through our Healthy Forests; Healthy People campaign we are...
Bottle Bill Signatures Delivered: Measure Goes to November 4th Ballot
The Blue Hills Reservation is one step closer to being cleaner! Thanks to all your support, the petition signature drive to update the state's bottle bill has been successful! The Friends of the Blue Hills worked with a large group of other organizations to complete...
Protecting Wetlands in Fowl Meadow from Development
A private company proposed building 276 housing units right next to the portion of the Blue Hills called Fowl Meadow on Brush Hill Road in Milton. The five-story buildings would have severely damaged the sensitive wetland habitat in Fowl Meadow. We are exceedingly...