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Assessment Form Description | DCR Trails Guidelines and Best Practices Manual
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Blog Posts

  • Houghton’s Pond Bus Stop Pilot a Go!
  • It’s Spring in Great Cedar Swamp!
  • Join Our Team as a Community Engagement Specialist
  • Board Update: A New Chapter Begins
  • History of the FBH Fire Brigade

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Upcoming Events

May
27
Tue
2025
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
Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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
31
Sat
2025
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
125 Mile Club Reunion Hike @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Jun
1
Sun
2025
7:00 am Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD
Jun 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am
Your Morning 3-Miler @ TBD | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
9:00 am Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Be Kind! Pick up Trash with John @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area | Milton | Massachusetts | United States
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[...]
Jun
7
Sat
2025
9:00 am National Trails Day at the Frien...
National Trails Day at the Frien...
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
National Trails Day at the Friends of the Blue Hills
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[...]
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