Volunteer
The Friends of Baker Park has several committees headed by members of the Board of Directors.
Though the committees are not organized with a formal membership we certainly encourage and welcome any participation by our regular members. Descriptions of the committees with a contact are provided below.
Landscape
Purpose: Involved with organizing planting and maintenance projects in the Park. We currently have a Spring Planting Project with regular maintenance gatherings through the summer and fall.
Contact: Betsy Fisher (301-663-8662)
Marketing
Purpose: Handles general publicity for our organization including preparation of press releases and preparing brochures.
Contact: Emily Dorr (301-639-6522)
Newsletter & Website
Purpose: Coordinates preparation and distribution of our newsletter twice per year.
Contact: Emily Dorr (301-639-6522)
News from the Friends
The Friends Partner with Frederick High School to Remove Invasives
Check out this great video showing the tremendous work done by a group of Frederick High School students and coordinated through Friends of Waterford Park and Friends of Baker Park. Great things definitely happen when we work together! https://youtu.be/rC2N1Ua8zDQ
Tree Walks
Discover Frederick’s diverse array of trees on two self-guided walking tours.There are 28 trees to see in and around Baker Park and it should take about 1.5 hours to see them all. A map with a full list of the trees and directions is available. Interesting information...
Video: Joseph Dill Baker Memorial Carillon
https://youtu.be/nVX3KCQccN8