Favorite Trail Contest Deadline Extended, Upcoming Events

Your Favorite Trails Contest - Deadline Extended to June 30
You still have time to win an FBH T-shirt through our Favorite Trails contest. We have extended the submission deadline; you now have until June 30, 2008 to submit a brief description of your favorite trail and be entered into a raffle for a free FBH T-shirt. Go to http://www.friendsofthebluehills.org/trailsurvey.html today to enter the raffle and submit your description today! If you would like to include a photo, email the photo with your name, phone number and hike description to: fbhphotos@gmail.com. We will share your favorite hikes by posting them on our website and include a selection in our newsletter.

Events

Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - National Trails Day Event

Take a few hours to help improve the trails for the park we all love! We’ll supply tools and training; you supply the energy and enthusiasm. Together we will clear dirt from drainage ditches and remove branches from the trails. A great opportunity to meet new friends and explore the Blue Hills Reservation. Meet at Houghton’s Pond main parking lot. To register call 781-828-1805.

Saturday, June 7, 2:00 pm - FBH Board and Member Hike to Wakefield Estate

Enjoy a hike in the Reservation with FBH Board members and learn more about the Reservation’s new neighbor, the Wakefield Estate. Meet at the Trailside Museum North parking lot for a short hike that will lead us to Wakefield Estate, where we’ll enjoy snacks and a private tour of this legacy estate established by a pioneering horticulturalist. If you’re not up for the hike, feel free to join us at the Wakefield Estate at 3:30 pm for refreshments and the tour; please call for directions and parking information. For details, call 781-828-1805.

Ranger Position Opening at DCR South Region

The Department of Conservation and Recreation, South Region is advertising a full-time Ranger I position, based out of the Blue Hills Headquarters in Milton. For a brief description, see below. For details about the position and how to apply, visit:

https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postingId=J14902&code=search.public&companyId=53

Agency Name: Dept. of Conservation and RecreationOfficial Title: Ranger I
Functional Title: Ranger - South Region
Salary Range: $30,786.08 to $41,246.92 Annually
Facility Location: DCR Division of Urban Parks and Recreation, South Region, 685 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186
Application Deadline: 05-27-2008

Description
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Ranger I. The Ranger I will patrol assigned park(s) to promote compliance with regulations, provide visitor information,provide for the safety of visitors and protection of the natural and park resources, prepare and conduct educational programs, lead walks, participate in special events and any other duties to carry out the mission of the Bureau of Ranger Services.

May 17 Park Serve Day

Join Friends of the Blue Hills on DCR Park Serve Day
Saturday, May, 17 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Park Serve is a state wide celebration of our parks and open spaces. This is a terrific opportunity to join together with neighbors, friends and family to lend a hand in helping out with a variety of "spring cleaning" projects. There's something here for everyone, and people of all ages and abilities are invited to join in the work, and fun! Projects include clean up around Houghton's Pond, tree planting on Hemenway Hill and trail maintenance. Meet: Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. Call 617-698-1802 to RSVP and for details.