Blue Hills Reservation, MA – August 27-29, 2026

Join Leave No Trace at Blue Hills Reservation, MA – August 27-29, 2026

Each year, Leave No Trace hand-selects nominated outdoor spaces that deserve collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

Blue Hills Reservation has been selected as a 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Blue Hills Reservation August 27-29, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including workshops, community outreach, and stewardship projects.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Leave No Trace Pop-Up Education at the Blue Hills Reservation

Come out to Blue Hills Reservation and connect with staff from Leave No Trace, Friends of the Blue Hills, and the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to enjoy quick games and interactive activities that make it easy and exciting to discover how you can help keep the Blue  Hills beautiful and thriving. Learn simple ways to be a good steward and protect the area’s wildlife, pond, trails, and nature all around us.

Location: Houghton’s Pond, 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Leave No Trace Pop-up at Quincy Quarries

Connect with Leave No Trace and partners at their information table during the Quincy Quarries outdoor concert on August 28. Pick up quick, practical tips to be a great outdoor steward and help keep local parks and open spaces clean, beautiful, and thriving for everyone to enjoy! Free and open to all ages. 

Location: Quincy Quarries, 105 Ricciuti Dr, Quincy, MA

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Blue Hills Reservation Spotlight Stewardship Service Project

Join Leave No Trace, Friends of the Blue Hills, and DCR staff and partners for a fun volunteer day and stewardship project as part of the Blue Hills Reservation Leave No Trace Spotlight. Volunteer work will include projects such as brushing, picking up trash/litter, and trail maintenance. Volunteers will be introduced to Leave No Trace and learn more about how to protect the Blue Hills Reservation.

Location: Meet at Hougton’s Pond, 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA. Carpooling is encouraged.

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