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As you travel the Blue Hills' trails, you pass through over 7,000 acres that serve as vital habitat for a multitude of wildlife.  The habitat that wildlife depend on, however, is degraded by invasive species.  Invasive plants, like mile-a-minute vine, grow quickly and...

By Lauren Magee Meet Charlie Crosby, a passionate and dedicated individual who embodies the spirit of conservation and community engagement. As an active volunteer and member of the Friends of the Blue Hills, Charlie has become an integral part of the organization's...

In response to advocacy by Quarry Hills Citizen Advocates, and with the help of Councilor-At-Large Ann Mahoney, the Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has organized a public hearing regarding proposed improvements to the Willard St- Ricciuti Drive...

By Michael Morgan It has stood sentry near the top of Great Blue Hill for some 85 years now, offering stunning, 270- degree views of Boston Harbor, the City of Boston and the South Shore. It has endured snow, rain, ice, burning sun, vandalism, fire and the footsteps...

Interview by Michael Morgan Farley Sullivan loves nature – and people – and this is manifested in a variety of ways. The Milton resident spent a week in July helping the residents of Ludlow, VT and the Black River area recover from catastrophic flooding that occurred...

Good news for the Blue Hills – and for all our parks. Many thanks to our members and supporters who advocated for adequate funding for the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Your voices were heard. Last week, the legislature sent a $56.2 billion Fiscal Year...

Would you like to give back to the Blue Hills -- on your own time -- when you walk in the woods?  You can join a group of volunteers who survey bio-pollution (read dog waste) in the park.  We call them the Poo-lution Solution Team! While most people properly dispose...

By Michael Morgan An older term for a nice person is "a good scout." So, what do you call a nice person who was a Good Scout? We call him Joe Greeley. The Norwood resident has long worked at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in the Longwood section of Boston and...

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...

Remembering Betty Boop: a Poo-lution Solution Champion Interview with Jen Brodbeck by Lauren Magee, Friends of the Blue Hills Social Media Intern Betty Boop, a female German Shephard, was our #1, Bone-afide Super Sniffer for the Poo-lution Solution team. Betty Boop...

Let John Walsh, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Blue Hills, introduce you to our cold-blooded friends in the Blue Hills.  John is a biologist and educator. The mercury is falling, winter gales are rising, and balmy weather is an increasingly...

A huge thank you to all our members, supports, volunteers and leaders for helping to care for the Blue Hills. Read the 2022 Annual Report today to learn how you have made a positive impact on the park we all love.  

Matthew Thomas completed the 125-Mile Club hike… and then reflected on his journey.  He says, “I didn't strive to take the most "efficient" route - more so I would think "where do I want to go and what do I want to see today?" And then would see what I haven't done...

Interview by Diana Gomberg Loraine Sumner is one the hundreds of enthusiastic participants in the 125-Mile Club!  To challenge yourself to explore all 125 miles of trails in the Blue Hills, learn more and sign up here. Loraine reveals below what inspires her to...

Are you stuck in your routine?  Want to see new sights?  Meet new people?  Then #ExploreMore and sign up for the 125-Mile Club! Whether or not you sign up for the 125-Mile Club, you're welcome to join us for any of the special celebration events this May!  You do need...

Joanna is a monthly donor and Blue Hills Champion because the Blue Hils is such a big part of her family’s life.

The Blue Hills has been part of Annemarie's life for decades.  Now she supports it year round as a Blue Hills Champion! Interview by Michael Morgan Needham resident and Blue Hills Champion Annemarie Rom Weisman has a busy life, with a full-time job and workouts with a...

Cindy and Matt have a love affair with the Blue Hills... and become Blue Hills Champions!Interview by Michael Morgan Dedham residents Cindy Gillan and Matt Hickey are long-time supporters and users of the Blue Hills. Matt is a lifetime resident of the area while Rhode...

Becky and Bjorn became Blue Hills Champions by signing up for monthly giving.  Why?  Because they love the Blue Hills! By Michael Morgan Becky Simonds and Bjorn Olsen are Milton residents and long-time supporters of the Friends of the Blue Hills. They have a special...

Why is Jean Beebe a Blue Hills Champion?  Because she loves the park all year long!By Michael Morgan Jean Beebe is an athlete for all seasons and praises the Blue Hills as the perfect place for year-long recreation.  Jean is a proud Blue Hills Champion, so she can not...