Volunteer Spotlight: Samantha

9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Fire ... @ Houghton's Pond

Family Nature Exploration “Fire ... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time! Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of[...]

1:00 pm Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike! Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the[...]

Sun

9:00 am Hike with Kay! @ Shea Rink

Hike with Kay! @ Shea Rink

Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This hike will be meeting at Shea Rink, 651 Willard St, Quincy, MA 02169 at 9:00am Sharp On this hike you will pass through the old St Moritz Winter Carnival. Kay will have some insight on[...]

Mon

5:00 pm Be Kind! Trash Pick up with Mary @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

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

Jul 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join our Membership Coordinator, Mary Timilty 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 will be[...]

Thu

7:00 pm Evening Hike With Thomas @ Route 28

Evening Hike With Thomas @ Route 28

Jul 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Please Arrive Early as Parking may be limited! Thomas will wait for all hikers to arrive! 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. Join the Friends of the[...]

9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond

9:00 am Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Jul 12 @ 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[...]

Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time! Hundreds of millions of years ago the Blue Hills was a raging volcano. Join us for a geological[...]

Sun

7:00 am Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond

Hike with Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 13 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Evangeline is a Reiki Practitioner, yoga instructor, and community builder. She guides monthly hikes in the Blue Hills, offers Reiki healing sessions, and hosts workshops and retreats. Evangeline’s hikes will be offered[...]

9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Fire ... @ Houghton's Pond

Family Nature Exploration “Fire ... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time! Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of[...]

1:00 pm Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike! Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the[...]

Sun

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

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

Jul 20 @ 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[...]

10:00 am Widow Walkers Hikes-7/20/25 Sign... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Widow Walkers Hikes-7/20/25 Sign... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Jul 20 @ 10:00 am

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[...]

Mon

10:00 am Invasive Plant Removal @ Farnham Connolly

Invasive Plant Removal @ Farnham Connolly

Jul 21 @ 10:00 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, Mile-A-Minute, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native ecosystems,[...]

Thu

10:00 am Be Kind! Bug Hunt @ Houghton's Pond

Be Kind! Bug Hunt @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Get ready to go on a bug hunt, where we will become bug detectives searching for tiny creatures hiding in the grass, under rocks, and in trees. We’ll provide everything you need, so all you[...]

9:30 am Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond

Family Nature Exploration “Volca... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 9:20 to get started on time! Hundreds of millions of years ago the Blue Hills was a raging volcano. Join us for a geological[...]

1:00 pm Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Nice and Easy Hiking Series @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Meet DCR Ranger Dan B. at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center at 12:50 to make sure you are on time for the Hike! Looking to get outdoors and take a gentle, guided hike in the[...]

Mon

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

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

Jul 28 @ 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[...]

Tue

6:00 pm Book Club with the Friends of th... @ Houghton's Pond

Book Club with the Friends of th... @ Houghton's Pond

Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Registration is OPEN! Signup HERE. Looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with fellow readers? This summer, we’re bringing stories to life on the trails with the Book Club with the[...]

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