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Enjoy wet and wild fun for the whole family! The heat is on at Houghton’s Pond this summer but we will stay cool with wacky water games, make and take kid crafts, music, dance, live wildlife, pond exploration, free fishing fun and more! (Free equipment loans for...

By Evan Lipton We’re all attuned to different sounds and sights when we visit the Blue Hills.  In this article, you’ll walk with experienced birder, Evan Lipton, to explore the birds that are hidden in the Blue Hills.  Follow Evan through the quiet trails of the Blue...

Please help support funding for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum. The House and Senate Conference is debating the budget this week to reconcile the House and Senate budget proposals.  The House budget proposal includes language that allows the state to provide $425,000...

Don’t have a lot of time but want a wonderful summit view?  Why not hike Hancock Hill!  Begin this adventure by following the North Skyline Trail at Reservation Headquarters and ascend the first hill, stopping at the first summit. In July, check the top of Hancock...

On the agenda of numerous town meetings is the proposed development that would harm the portion of the Blue Hills called Fowl Meadow.  If you live in Canton or Milton, we encourage you to attend these meetings to encourage our town representatives to protect the...

  Take Action:  Please write to your state legislators to support Bills H.818, H.819 and H.820 which would protect Fowl Meadow wetlands. (See sample letter and legislator contacts below.) Background:  A private company has proposed building 276 housing units...

An amendment sponsored by Senator Brian A. Joyce to protect the critical environment and wildlife of the Fowl Meadow habitat in Milton and Canton has been voted into the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget. “Fowl Meadow is an irreplaceable environmental area of critical...

Many thanks to all of you who contacted your state Senators to support the update of the Bottle Bill.  Thanks to you calls, emails and letters, this week the state Senate approved an amendment to the Senate budget that updates the Bottle Bill to include non-carbonated...

Many thanks to Quincy City Councilor Brian Palmucci and the Quincy City Council for passing a resolution in support of H.818 and H.819, two bills intended to preserve the portion of the Blue Hills called Fowl Meadow. The legislation, introduced by Representative...

Join us for  Green Up the Blue Hills to remove garlic mustard on June 2 at Ponkapoag Pond.  Garlic mustard can take over portions of a forest and threaten native species, but it was probably brought over from Europe for food.  Try it in a salad.  Maybe weeding garlic...

The Updated Bottle Bill is now before the State Senate In the next few days, the State Senate will be voting on a measure that would update the state's Bottle bill. In order for this bill to pass, we are asking you to contact your State Senator today and tell them...

A Long View of a Wide Horizon By Daniel Byrnes I was just stepping onto the blue trail behind Houghton’s Pond when we first heard the news about the bombing. It was an impossibly beautiful Marathon Monday. For once, the unofficial start of spring in Boston actually...

Who made the 'Seasons of the Blue Hills' poster and contest possible?  We're thankful to all the Blue Hills admirers who participated by submitting photos and voting for their favorites.  Learn about how you can get a free poster by joining the Friends of the Blue...

The Friends of the Blue Hills testified last week in support of Rep Walter Timilty’s bills to protect a well-loved part of the Blue Hills. All wetlands help prevent flooding and purify storm water.  Not all wetlands, however, have as devoted a following as the Fowl...

If you live in Milton, please attend the Milton Board of Selectman meeting, this Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 pm.  We need a strong presence at the meeting to show  community support for Fowl Meadow and the Blue Hills. Selectman Meeting Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm...

Thank you all for responding to our Action Alert to write your legislators to ask the Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources to support Bill H.818 with a favorable report out of committee.  This bill would protect the portion of the Blue Hills called Fowl Meadow...

Over 150 people from dozens of towns gathered at the Friends of the Blue Hills’ Winter Fest last Tuesday, February 26th at the Blue Hills Ski Area.  While participants enjoyed Irish music performed by Songs For Ceilidh, downhill skiing and a night hike, local...

Looking for something to do with the kids during Winter Break?  Here are three ideas for enjoying the Blue Hills. Blue Hills Ski Area This weekend’s snow has left excellent conditions at the Blue Hill Ski Area.  Bundle  the kids up and bring them to the Blue Hill Ski...

Getting ready to tap  your feet to Irish tunes, take a night hike, downhill ski or just hang out by the fire with brew from the Blue Hill Brewery? At the Blue Hills Winter Fest February 26th at the Blue Hill Ski Area from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm you'll also give your...

Who will judge the chili at the Winter Fest?  Why, you will of course!  But in addition to your distinguished taste buds, we also have a line up of hungry judges.  So far confirmed, judges include: Representative Walter Timilty Canton Police Chief Kenneth Berkowitz...

Over 50 people from over 20 different towns submitted stunning photos in the Seasons of the Blue Hills photo contest.  We'd like to showcase these images with a poster that celebrates the Blue Hills -- but there are so many great photos to choose from! This is one...