Join the Blue Hills Adult Walking Club for a moderate walk, hilly terrain, 3 miles. Headquarters Path to Doe Hollow Path and return via Bugbee Path. Meet at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside St. in Milton. The Blue Hills Adult Walking club meets each weekend on either a Sat. or Sun. at 1PM, for recreational walks. This club is open to people of at least 16 years in age. There is no fee to join. Walks average 2 to 5 miles. New walkers are encouraged to participate. Walks are led by a park ranger or a Walking club volunteer leader. Occasionally, the Walking club meets at other DCR sites or carpools to sites within Blue Hills Reservation. The rangers recommend wearing hiking boots and bringing drinking water. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. If weather conditions are questionable, please call the reservation headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3. This free activity is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

Join the DCR rangers on a moderate paddle on the scenic Neponset River. We'll paddle upstream and down and discover the rich history o the area. Experienced paddlers only. No canoe instruction given. Ages 12 and up. E-mail info@bostonnatural.org or call 617-542-7696 for registration and meeting place. Space is limited. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Please wear sturdy footgear, carry drinking water, and dress in layers.

Free Tuesday Night Flicks! Hyde Park, Tues., August 3, Sunset

Bring along a blanket, chair, popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. The family movie series runs on Tuesdays from July 6-August 24. All movies begin at sunset. Meet at the DCR Martini Shell at 1015 Truman Pkwy in Hyde Park. Call 617-698-1802 for more details. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Please wear sturdy footgear, carry drinking water, and dress in layers.

Trail Work Series, Blue Hills Reservation - Milton, Sat., August 7, 9AM-1PM

Join the Friends of the Blue Hills to lend a hand on the trails throughout the summer. Tools provided. Meet at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside St., Milton. Please wear work clothes, sturdy footgear, work gloves, carry drinking water, and dress in layers. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. For ages 15 and up. If weather conditions are questionable, please call DCR Blue Hills Headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3.

Summer Arts Fest, Hyde Park, Sat., August 7, 12-3PM

We'll be drawing on the arts! Join the DCR rangers and the Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park for this fun, interactive arts festival for all ages. Chalk art, stamp printing, tattoo you, group mural sketching workshops, natural dying and bead making. Fun for the whole family. Meet at the Martini Shell at 1015 Truman Parkway in Hyde Park. Call 617-698-1802 x213 for more details. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR).

Walk the Blue Hills, Milton, Sun., August 8, 1PM

Join the Blue Hills Adult Walking Club for a moderate walk, hilly terrain, 3.5 miles. Walk Border Path to Hancock Hill Path and return via Wolcott Path. Meet at the Trailside Museum north parking lot at 1904 Canton Ave. in Milton. The Blue Hills Adult Walking club meets each weekend on either a Sat. or Sun. at 1PM, for recreational walks. This club is open to people of at least 16 years in age. There is no fee to join. Walks average 2 to 5 miles. New walkers are encouraged to participate. Walks are led by a park ranger or a Walking club volunteer leader. Occasionally, the Walking club meets at other DCR sites or carpools to sites within Blue Hills Reservation. The rangers recommend wearing hiking boots and bringing drinking water. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. If weather conditions are questionable, please call the reservation headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3. This free activity is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

Free Tuesday Night Flicks! Hyde Park, Tues., August 10, Sunset

Bring along a blanket, chair, popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. The family movie series runs on Tuesdays from July 6-August 24. All movies begin at sunset. Meet at the DCR Martini Shell at 1015 Truman Pkwy in Hyde Park. Call 617-698-1802 for more details. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Please wear sturdy footgear, carry drinking water, and dress in layers.

Walk the Blue Hills, Milton, Sat., August 14, 1PM

Join the Blue Hills Adult Walking Club for a moderate walk, hilly terrain, 3.5+ miles. Wolcott Path to Breakneck Ledge to Chestnut Run and Border Path, return via Wolcott Path. Meet at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside St. in Milton. The Blue Hills Adult Walking club meets each weekend on either a Sat. or Sun. at 1PM, for recreational walks. This club is open to people of at least 16 years in age. There is no fee to join. Walks average 2 to 5 miles. New walkers are encouraged to participate. Walks are led by a park ranger or a Walking club volunteer leader. Occasionally, the Walking club meets at other DCR sites or carpools to sites within Blue Hills Reservation. The rangers recommend wearing hiking boots and bringing drinking water. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. If weather conditions are questionable, please call the reservation headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3. This free activity is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

Beginners' Paddles at Mother Brook Mill Pond, Sun., August 15, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM

Back by popular demand! A great opportunity to check out canoeing. Mother Brook Mill Pond provides perfect conditions to learn. Bring your family to enjoy this gorgeous spot and receive basic paddling instruction. Please, beginners only for these three short trips! Co-sponsored by the Boston Natural Areas Network and DCR. E-mail info@bostonnatural.org or call 617-542-7696 for registration and meeting place. Space is limited.

Free Tuesday Night Flicks! Hyde Park, Tues., August 17, Sunset

Bring along a blanket, chair, popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. The family movie series runs on Tuesdays from July 6-August 24. All movies begin at sunset. Meet at the DCR Martini Shell at 1015 Truman Pkwy in Hyde Park. Call 617-698-1802 for more details. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Please wear sturdy footgear, carry drinking water, and dress in layers.

Chestnut Hill Reservation Weekday Walk and Talk, Chestnut Hill Reservation, Wed., August 18, 6PM

Join the DCR park staff in a walk around Chestnut Hill Reservation to discuss upcoming improvements, ongoing maintenance and future ideas for the park. 1 hour. Meet in the large parking lot by the Reilly Memorial Recreation Center on Beacon St. in front of Gatehouse #1. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Please wear sturdy footgear, carry drinking water, and dress in layers. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. If weather conditions are questionable, please call DCR Blue Hills Headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3.

Walk the Blue Hills, Milton, Sat., August 21, 1PM

Join the Blue Hills Adult Walking Club for a moderate hike, 3 miles. Walk the Summit Rd. to the top of Great Blue and loop around Eliot Circle. Return via the red dot and green dot trails. Meet at the Trailside Museum north parking lot at 1904 Canton Ave. in Milton. The Blue Hills Adult Walking club meets each weekend on either a Sat. or Sun. at 1PM, for recreational walks. This club is open to people of at least 16 years in age. There is no fee to join. Walks average 2 to 5 miles. New walkers are encouraged to participate. Walks are led by a park ranger or a Walking club volunteer leader. Occasionally, the Walking club meets at other DCR sites or carpools to sites within Blue Hills Reservation. The rangers recommend wearing hiking boots and bringing drinking water. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. If weather conditions are questionable, please call the reservation headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3. This free activity is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.

Canine Capers at Elm Bank, Wellesley, Sun., August 22, 1PM

Throw a leash on your favorite pooch and join us for a dog-friendly walk at beautiful Elm Bank Reservation. Stretch your legs and socialize with other dogs and dog owners. 1.5 hours. Meet at Elm Bank in Wellesley on Rt. 16. Follow the one-way road to parking lot C next to the map board. Call 617-333-7404 for more information. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR).

Free Tuesday Night Flicks! Hyde Park, Tues., August 24, Sunset

Bring along a blanket, chair, popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. The family movie series runs on Tuesdays from July 6-August 24. All movies begin at sunset. Meet at the DCR Martini Shell at 1015 Truman Pkwy in Hyde Park. Call 617-698-1802 for more details. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Please wear sturdy footgear, carry drinking water, and dress in layers.

Map and Compass, Sat., August 28, 1PM

Are you feeling lost? Don't know which way to turn? Join us for a short discussion on the basics of navigation using a map and compass. Then we will put your new skills to work in the field. 1.5 hours. Call 617-698-1802 x310 for registration and meeting place. This free event is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR).

Walk the Blue Hills, Milton, Sun., August 29, 1PM

Join the Blue Hills Adult Walking Club for a moderate walk, hilly terrain, 3 miles. Wolcott Path to Wildcat Notch and return via Halfway Path. Meet at the Houghton's Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside St. in Milton. The Blue Hills Adult Walking club meets each weekend on either a Sat. or Sun. at 1PM, for recreational walks. This club is open to people of at least 16 years in age. There is no fee to join. Walks average 2 to 5 miles. New walkers are encouraged to participate. Walks are led by a park ranger or a Walking club volunteer leader. Occasionally, the Walking club meets at other DCR sites or carpools to sites within Blue Hills Reservation. The rangers recommend wearing hiking boots and bringing drinking water. We will hike unless the weather creates unsafe conditions. If weather conditions are questionable, please call the reservation headquarters at 617-698-1802 x3. This free activity is run by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.