News & Events

We have the cure for cabin fever—snowshoeing at Trailside! Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us, and explore the great outdoors during a beautiful season.

Trailside's winter art exhibit features mixed media collages by Helen Lozoraitis. On display December 1, 2019–January 31, 2020. 

Patricia O'Neill, a long-time supporter of Blue Hills Trailside Museum, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019, closing a life spent in service to others and in stewardship to the natural world.

Originally constructed in 1960 as one of Trailside's very first exhibits, it's time to improve the otter pool to meet modern standards while enhancing the educational experience.

After working at Blue Hills for over 50 years, Sanctuary Director Norman Smith has made the decision to retire as of November 2, 2019. 

We’re not 100% sure what got David hooked on birds. We think it started with airplanes—an early enthusiasm. Then in kindergarten, his wonderful teacher Jeanette Reynolds did a unit on birds. Each kid had to make a bird out of paper—David’s was a Cedar Waxwing.