Wed, May 22. Prospect Hill Park, Waltham, MA. 6:30-8:30pm. Moderately paced sunset hike on trails and roads with views. From 95/128 exit 27 Totten Pond Rd. Continue east 0.7 mi to park on right. L Henry Gardner.

Sat, May 25. Blue Hills Wildflower Hike, Quincy. 7-mile hike in the eastern section of the Blue Hills Reservation viewing wildflowers and climbing scenic hills, some steep, including the new trail along the restored Blue Hill Reservoir. 10 am-3:30 pm. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, May 25. West Quincy Quarries & Granite Railway. 5.5-mile.walk to Granite Railway & quarries, some rock scrambling and steep sections, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Meet at Shea Ice Rink, Willard St., Quincy. From SE Expressway Exit 8 in Quincy, go south 0.6 miles on Willard St. Or from I-93/Route 128 Exit 6 in Braintree, go north 0.7 miles. Or for public transit take Bus 238 from Quincy Center T station. Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey.

Sun, May 26. Leominster State Forest, Leominster, MA. 6 mi. scenic hike Redemption Rock to Crow Hill cliffs/back. Carpool-Lincoln. 9:30am-4pm (approx). Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. From Rte. 95/128 exit 28, take Trapelo Rd. W (2.5 mi.) to end. L onto Lincoln Rd. (1.3 mi.) to RR sta. pkg. on R before tracks. Heavy rain cancels. L Jerry Yos.

Sun, May 26. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton. Moderate to strenuous 7 mile hike on Skyline and other trails w/some steep hills. Although the pace will be moderate, this hike will be a workout. Not for beginners. 9:30am-2:00pm. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footwear. Meet at Houghton's Pond lot. Rte 93/128 exit 3, go N to stop sign at Hillside St. R 0.2 miles to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Bill McDonald. [Web-only late listing]

Sat, June 1. Blue Hills Bird Walk, Milton. Bird Walk 3 miles through Fowl Meadow, 8-11:30 am. Learn to bird by listening for and identifying late migrant and nesting species in the best birding area in the Blue Hills Reservation. Bring your binoculars and a bird book if you have one. From Route 93/128 Exit 2B, take Route 138 north 1.7 miles, go left on Neponset Valley Parkway for 0.5 miles to the small lot at Brush Hill Rd. Joint with Friends of the Blue Hills. L Steve Olanoff.

Sat, June 1. Ponkapoag Pond, Canton. 4½ mi. We will hike for about three hours. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course Parking Lot Route 138 Canton at 10:00A.M. Bring lunch and water. Lunch will be at the AMC Camp. Bad weather cancels. L Ann C. Landers.

Sun, June 2. Charles River's Edge: Cambridge-Charlestown-Boston. Approx. 5-6mi. walk via North Point Park, new North Bank Bridge, USS Constitution, and Charles River Dam. Meet at 10:00am at the gazebo at Cambridgeside Galleria Mall fountain. Bring lunch and desire to explore. We'll cover the past, present, and future plans for this historic area. Note: On Sundays, Cambridge parking meters are free and it's OK to park on streets marked for Resident Permit Parking. L Robert Winters.

Sat, June 8. Blue Hills Hike, Milton. Mod. stren. 8mi. hike on lesser used trails with some steep hills, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/sturdy footgear. Meet at Houghton's Pond pkg. lot. I-93/128, exit3, N to stop sign at Hillside St., R 0.2mi. to lot on R. Heavy rain cancels. L Corinne Waite.

Sat, June 8. Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. 8 mile. hike w/lunch at scenic pond, 9:30am. Bring lunch/water/hiking shoes. Rte. 3 Exit 14 to Rte. 228N toward Hingham, 4 mi. to Wompatuck sign, then R on Free St. 1.3 mi. to visitor center pkg. lot Email if severe weather. L Mike Tuohey.

Sun, June 9. Horn Pond Conservation Land, Woburn. Slow-paced nature walk looking for late spring wildflowers. Focus on plant ID and fun natural history. 12:30pm - 3:30pm. From Rte. 95/128 exit 33A, take Rte. 3 S 3 mi., L on Pond St. 0.8 mi. to pkg. lot on L. Arrive early, parking limited. Steady rain cancels. L Boot Boutwell.

Sun, June 9. Gamlin Crystal Spring, Groton, MA. 1:00pm. Explore this large and pretty area of various conservation lands, including a number of beaver ponds, meadows, and upland forest. Meet at the Crystal Spring parking area on the west side of Old Dunstable Road at 42.63118N 71.51023W. About 2 hours, maybe some bushwhacking. L Olin Lathrop.

Wed, Jun 12. Blue Hills, Milton. 6PM-8PM. Bring raincoat/water. Meet-Houghtons Pond pkg.lot. From Rte.93 take Exit3, Houghtons/Ponkapoag. Proceed 1/2 mile North(toward Boston) on Blue Hill River Road to its end. Turn Right, proceed 0.2 miles to Houghtons Pond parking lot on right. L Bob Vogel.