The Wildlife Guardian Program at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Adopt an animal through the Wildlife Guardian Program.

  The Blue Hills Trailside Museum and small zoo are home to many animals who can no longer care for themselves out in the wild. It could be because they were injured or have lost their parents. The animals who call the Trailside Museum home are used to educate the public, promote awareness and active concern about about the natural world.  Through the Wildlife Guardian Program you will adopt an animal and help support the many programs offered at the museum. You will recieve a personalized letter and a photo of the animal that you have symbolically adopted. All the information about the species and how they came to be at the Trailside Museum will be included. All donations are tax deductible and make a great gift for all animal lovers …

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The Snowy Owls at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum Still Homeless after Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy destroyed the snowy owls home.

  The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is an educational, entertaining day trip for families and individuals who want an adventure, want to explore nature and want to learn. Located at the base of Big Blue, families can spend a full day walking through the museum, visiting the animals in the small zoo or hiking up, down and around the miles of trails. Hurricane Sandy hit hard when she toppled over a large tree which was uprooted and smashed onto the Snowy Owl cage collapsing it right in the center. Luckily the two owls were not injured but they are now living inside in close quarters compared to their outdoor cage in the zoo. Funds are needed to repair their cage and also have another cage as a back up in the event something of this nature …

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5 Things Dec 14: Hurricane Sandy left her mark at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Donations to the Snowy Owl Fund at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum are needed to repair the badly damaged cage

  Today is the sixth day of Chanukah. Happy Chanukah! 1. The Village Toy Shop has a Vera Bradley Shopping Event Dec. 14 - 16. Vera Bradley wristlets at crazy prices. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. 2. How about sampling some new beer flavors of the season? Blue Hills Brewery offers free tastings from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Hills Brewery, 1020 Turnpike Street, #3B or contact (781)821-2337. 3. The Blue Hills Trailside Museum needs our help to get the snowy owl exhibit back up and running. Hurricane Sandy made her way across the east coast and many areas were affected by this massive storm. Sandy left her mark on Blue Hills Trailside Museum by knocking a tree down on top of the snowy owl enclosure. The male and the female snowy owls were …

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Weekend Preview: Owl Eve at the Trailside Museum.

And the 1st Annual Blue Hills Brewery 5K Fun Run on Saturday.

  The weekend is here and there are so many things for you to do. Join the Trail Watch Bike Group at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 3. It's a 10 - 12 mile intermediate ride so be prepared with your helmet, water and a snack. Call: (617)698 -1802 for details. The Blue Hills Brewery at 1020 Turnpike Street is hosting their very first Annual Blue Hills Brewery Halloween Fun Run on Saturday, Nov 3. For a $25. entry fee you get a tee shirt, 2 free drinks at the end of the race and a meal ticket. Race begins at 12 p.m. It's a 5K that begins and ends at the Brewery. Call: (781)821 - 2337 for details. The Canton Department fo Recreation would like you to help raise money for the department of recreation by shopping at the Fanautical Store at 219 Patriot …

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5 Things, Oct. 8: Fall Festival Continues at Blue Hills

No school today, it's Columbus Day!

1. The Canton Council on the Aging will be closed today due to the Columbus Day holiday. 2. The Fall Festival over at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum continues today with a celebration of fall. Live animal presentations, crafts, learn how to make apple cider and a yard sale to benefit the museum. Admission: $2. for member and $4. for non-member. 3. It's still not to late to go apple picking. There's Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow, Massachusetts. Contact: 978-562-5666 or the Tougas Family Farm in Northboro, Massachusetts. Look Out Farm in South Natick even has farm animals and a train that brings children to a play area on the grounds. Contact: 508-653-0653. Pick your own pumpkins, have fun in a corn maze, plenty of apples and hay rides. 4…

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Weekend Preview: The Blue Hills Trailside Museum Fall Festival 2012

A three-day weekend event for all ages.

This weekend, Saturday, Oct. 6 through Monday, Oct. 8, the Blue Hills Trailside Museum will celebrate autumn with their Fall Festival 2012. Learn how the local animals who live in the Blue Hills prepare for winter. The children will enjoy story telling along with live animal demonstrations. You'll have the opportunity to make your own apple cider by crushing and pressing the apples. There's even a yard sale with all proceeds to support the museum. All ages are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Admission: $2.00 for members adult and child and $4.00 for non-members. Each day will offer a different program from 10 a.m. - 4:30p.m. Contact bluehills@massaudubon.org for daily schedules.

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Blue Hills Reservation: A Nature Preserve in Canton's Backyard

Blue Hills has trails, a museum and a zoo.

The Blue Hills Reservation which locals call "Blue Hills" extends into Canton, Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Randolph and Dedham. The park offers hiking trails, mountain biking, downhill and cross country skiing during the winter months as well as lessons for the beginner in rock climbing and horseback riding. With the warm weather months upon us, it is a popular weekend destination for all.   The Blues Hills Trailside Museum is the interpretive center for the state's Blue Hills Reservation and is managed by the Mass Audubon. There is an outdoor animal exhibit which features animals who are no longer able to live out in the wild and an indoor museum with numerous displays, indoor critters and a brand new gift shop. When I arrived at the …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Hills Reservation

A place to hike, bike, rock climb, have a picnic and enjoy wildlife!

The Blue Hills Reservation spans for 125 miles and includes hiking trails; bike trails; rock climbing; Houghtons Pond; horseback riding; and picnic areas. There is a small zoo at the base of the Blue Hills Mountian, just outside the Trailside Museum. The animals kept there have been injured and can no longer survive in the wild. It is in Canton's backyard and is the ideal weekend spot to enjoy the outdoors and nature. Here is a photo gallery featuring some of the things you can do when you visit.

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