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Branches for Baltimore is a youth-founded and fostered organization with a mission of planting trees in Baltimore City's heat islands and raising money for charities with aligning missions. We believe in the difference young people can make in their communities and through Baltimore City College, The Bryn Mawr School, The Baltimore School for the Arts, Howard High School, and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute we are working to plant trees in our city's heat islands. By planting trees in areas that lack greenery, we can improve air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, and create a more sustainable city while increasing comfort within these neighborhoods. Our organization is run entirely by youth volunteers who are passionate about making a positive change in Baltimore. Join us in our mission to create a greener city for generations to come. Join us for bake sales and similar events to raise money for our plant days, or donate through the site to play a part in our mission! 

Meet Our Team

Get to Know the Faces behind Branches for Baltimore

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Anne-Louise Goldrick

Cofounder and Executive Director

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Kira Ryon

Cofounder and Executive Director

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Noah Jeanblanc

Coleader of the City College Branch 

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Jack Serpick

Leader of the Polytechnic Institute Branch

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Tessa Goldstein

Leader of the Baltimore School for the Arts Branch

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Baylin Fidler

Leader of The Bryn Mawr School Branch 

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Sofie Jones

Coleader of the City College Branch 

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Natalia Waite

Leader of the Howard High School Branch

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The heat island effect is present in areas where structures are heavily concentrated and trees and other greenery are limited. This leads to higher temperatures in these neighborhoods compared to more rural spaces. Around 45% of Baltimore's population experiences the urban heat island effect, with some neighborhoods being up to 10 degrees hotter than others. Branches for Baltimore, an organization run by Baltimore City  students, has a goal of planting trees in these areas to decrease the impact of the urban heat island effect. 

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GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR FOUNDERS! >

Anne-Louise Goldrick:

443-449-0907

annelouisegoldrick@gmail.com

Kira Ryon

443-540-4031

EMAIL US AT!>

branchesforbaltimore@gmail.com

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