Reel in the fun: Free family fishing day at Houghton’s Pond, August 21 – 22

What: Free day of fishing & fun for local kids and families

Where: Houghton’s Pond, 840 Hillside St., Milton, MA 02186

When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (rain date: August 22, 2024)

Details: This annal event is FREE but requires registration at https://friendsofthebluehills.org/event/lets-go-fishing-with-elevate-youth

There is nothing like seeing a child learn and experience one of summer’s favorite past-times for the first time. And, we’re here to help make it happen!

Join FBH, Elevate Youth, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) at Houghton’s Pond on Wednesday, August 21, for our FREE fishing event. Registration is open right now!

A MA fishing license is not required for this event. All equipment, plus instruction, will be provided. There will be crafts, games and other fishy activities too!

Event sponsors: Elevate Youth, FBH & the US Fish and Wildlife Service

About the Friends of the Blue Hills

The Friends of the Blue Hills (FBH) is a 1,400-member non-profit organization devoted to preserving and protecting the Blue Hills Reservation’s natural beauty, diverse natural habitats and many recreational opportunities.

Formed in the mid-1970s by a group of people that recognized the vulnerability of the Reservation, FBH engages the public in activities that protect the park, increasing park resources and improving park management. FBH’s mission has remained intact for over 40 years: to protect and preserve the Blue Hills Reservation in its natural state.

About Elevate Youth

Elevate Youth believes there are two primary drivers that facilitate positive transformation in the youth we serve. The first driver is the opportunity for ongoing outdoor experiences that are safe, fun, positive and challenging. The second is the relationships developed with supportive adult role models. Our mission is to empower youth to explore the outdoors alongside mentors, sharing awe and the richness of our natural world. Our vision is to spark a lifelong love of the outdoors through equitable access and routine immersion in nature as a way to foster agency and lead holistic, healthy lifestyles. We work alongside our youth to elevate their voices as the next generation of diverse environmental stewards.