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This is where you can learn about the latest news from the Blue Hill Observatory and where you can find links to where BHO has been mentioned in media reports and articles.

News Dec 17, 2022
An Appeal to the Greater Boston Community from Executive Director, Charles Orloff

Blue Hill Observatory achieved many exciting milestones in 2022 and we have a community of individual donors to thank for our success.…

News Oct 20, 2022
“Picture Post for Environmental Conservation”— A New Program for Middle School Youth at Blue Hill Observatory with Supporting Online Units

Middle School Educators: Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center Invites You and Your Students to Visit Great Blue Hill this Fall—at No…

News Sep 1, 2022
Extreme Drought of 2022 Continues at Blue Hill

August 2022 was the sixth consecutive month with below average precipitation at the Observatory, and the region continues in an extreme drought…

News Jul 15, 2022
Renovations are in Progress at Blue Hill Observatory: What You Need to Know

Our building is closed No public access is allowed during construction planned through 2023 Obey posted safety signage. Use caution when around…

News Jun 17, 2022
Olmsted200 Recognizes Blue Hill

The organization celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of landscape architect, author, and conservationist, Frederick Law Olmsted, has recognized the Blue…

News Jun 12, 2022
Cool Start to June 2022 Compared to Last June

The first nine days of June 2022 at the Observatory featured daily maximum and daily mean temperatures that were all colder than the…

News Mar 19, 2022
Blue Hill Observatory Remembers Mish Michaels

Mish Michaels and Blue Hill Observatory: Our Tribute to an Extraordinary Community Leader Mish Michaels came into our lives over twenty years…

News Feb 24, 2022
The Observatory is Seeking a Curriculum Development Consultant with Ecological Expertise

SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES The Observatory is seeking an experienced Elementary, Middle and High School Curriculum Developer with additional expertise in…

News Feb 11, 2022
Announcing Blue Hill Observatory’s 2022 Summer Workshop: “Launch Your Weather Career”

About Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center’s Summer Meteorology Workshop Our immersive summer meteorology workshop is for students who have an interest…

News Jan 29, 2022
Historic Blizzard of 2022 Impacted New England with Strong Winds and Record Snowfall

  An historic blizzard that intensified to at least 969 mb (28.61 inches) as it passed offshore on Saturday, January 29th, 2022…