… ABOUT THE BLUE HILLS - The Blue Hills were so named by early European explorers who, while sailing along the coastline, noticed the bluish hue on the slopes when viewed from a distance. More than ten thousand years before those Europeans arrived, Native Americans made their home in the hills. The Natives referred to themselves as Massachusett, or "people of the great hills". Eventually the Europeans began settling in this region. The colonists built houses and barns, cleared fields for crops and …

This group will focus on summertime activities. This may include going to parks, farms, museums, beaches, taking a cruise, and going to amusement parks. Or walking and touring various cities. We also plan on going to various festivals- clam festival, tall ships, ect. This group will focus less on "outing" actvities such as hiking and biking, and more on walking in the city. Locations of the events may be in the North Shore, Southern NH, Boston, and possibly the South Shore. Other areas for event …

Do you want to meet new and interesting people while experiencing all the city has to offer? That's the point of The Urban Sandbox -- connecting active, creative, fun and diverse people in their mid-20's through their late 30's through activities and events in the city that you may not have found on your own. Whether it's exploring a new part of the city, checking out neighborhood restaurants, pubs and dives, going to concerts, festivals or theater, meeting up to watch or play sports, enjo …

We are active, professional singles (ages 45-65) who enjoy dancing, wine tasting, attending concerts, art, theater, opera, and museums, as well as hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing. We are doctors, lawyers, teachers, architects, designers, scientists, engineers, and entreprenuers from Boston, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Many are experts in their fields from wine to architecture to ornithology! Come out and be social!  Join us at one of our many events!  You will find a group of happy, frie …

Ever wanted to learn how to kiteboard? Imagine the weightless feeling of soaring through the air, landing softly on the water and cruising. It's not that hard! It just takes practice. Anyone of any age with any body type can do it. A general level of fitness, not brawn, is what it takes. If you can run a mile, you can do this. In this meetup we will: *Meet other active, funloving people who want to try kiteboarding *Experience the thrill of flying power kites during Kite Nights *Learn …

Meet other local people interested in Ecology, environmental literacy, and savvy stewardship of our watersheds, rivers, coasts and oceans. Meet with us for greater personal involvement and relationships in conservation science, resource monitoring and protecting ecosystems. Citizens and environmental professionals who work toward sustainable human impact on the Earth are most welcome to meet for conversation, camaraderie, and fun. Join our dialogue that picks up where Rachel Carson leaves off to …