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10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

HIKE RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY MAY 27th! LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE This hike will be approximately 3 miles, with some elevated difficult terrain and rocky obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at 840 Hillside St,[...]

May

10:00 am 125 Mile Club Reunion Hike @ Houghton's Pond

125 Mile Club Reunion Hike @ Houghton's Pond

May 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The 125 reunion hike is about celebrating the incredible journey of those who have completed, are currently working on, or are eager to start the 125-mile hiking club! Whether you’ve already tackled the trails, are[...]

Sun

9:00 am Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

7:00 am Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD

Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD

Jun 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day with[...]

Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our Volunteer and Program Manager, John Harrell to clean the park! Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You[...]

12:00 pm Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 Natio... @ Widowmaker Brewing

9:00 am National Trails Day at the Frien...

National Trails Day at the Frien...

Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails at The Friends of the Blue Hills. We’ll focus on essential tasks like brushing back overgrowth, clearing debris, raking paths, picking up[...]

Widow Walkers Hikes-6/7/25 Natio... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the 2025 Widow Walkers Hike Series. All hikes will meet at Widowmaker Brewing, 200 Wood Road Braintree and the[...]

Sun

10:00 am Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginners’ Hike with Bruce Event Details: – When: Sunday, June 8th 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Meeting Point: Playground at Houghton’s Pond – Leaders: Bruce Dezube – Sign-Up: Guests must sign up in advance Hike Description: Join Bruce for[...]

Tue

10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE This hike will be approximately 3 miles, with some elevated difficult terrain and rocky obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at 840 Hillside St, Houghton’s Pond, by the playground. Hikes[...]

8:30 am Walk with a Doc @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-

Walk with a Doc @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-

Jun 14 @ 8:30 am

This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]

10:00 am Loretta Fillios Memorial Hike @ Houghton's Pond

Loretta Fillios Memorial Hike @ Houghton's Pond

Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join Friends of the Blue Hills on Saturday, June 14 to celebrate the life of Loretta Fillios with a hike in her memory. Loretta Fillios loved hiking in the Blue Hills and other reservations[...]

Mon

9:30 am Invasive Plant Removal @ To be determined

Invasive Plant Removal @ To be determined

Jun 16 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Garlic Mustard, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native[...]

Fri

4:30 am Summer Solstice Hikes

Summer Solstice Hikes

Jun 20 @ 4:30 am – 9:00 pm

Whether you choose one or both hikes, it’s the perfect way to connect with nature and experience the magic of the solstice from dawn to dusk. But we Challenge you to do both! Celebrate the[...]