ABOUT
who we are
We are under a registered 501 (C) (3) organization.
Maryland hiking heroes is an environmental awareness organization that invites people from across Maryland to join us for hikes, events, and projects to earn community service hours. See upcoming events in our Events page. We will also be giving out service hours to those who send in pictures of themselves picking up trash around their own community.
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In order to become a member of the Maryland Hiking Heroes chapter, there is a $25 fee. Members are able to hold staff positions and receive the Presidential Volunteer Award.
our mission
statement
support well-being
protect the environment
spread awareness
hike and enjoy nature
our team
president
Hello! My name is Chloe, and I'm president of Hiking Heroes' Maryland Chapter. I've played my primary sport, soccer, for about 9 years now, and I love staying in shape. I do enjoy running the track and feeling the sense of pride when I lap people, but hiking evokes something different. Walking across small ponds, jumping from rock to rock, and ducking under low branches is much different than running. It feels different. Nature should feel like a home away from home, and I'm sure that I'll feel more at home if I saw less trash (it's not very pretty). During my time as president, I hope to help people feel more motivated to exercise and feel at home in our natural world.
vice president
My Name's Gabriella Krcma, and I'm the Vice President of the Maryland chapter of Hiking Heroes. I love sports (my favorite is soccer), being outdoors, food, hanging out with friends, and animals, especially dogs. I joined Hiking Heroes because I enjoy volunteering in my free time, and with Hiking Heroes, I get to volunteer with a group of friends!
our staff
Secretary
Corinne Badaracco
Hi! My name is Corinne Badaracco and I'm the secretary of the Hiking Heroes Maryland chapter. I enjoy tennis, playing with my dog, drawing, singing, swimming, and of course, hiking. After I had my first hike with this organization, I knew that this was something I enjoyed: going on hikes and cleaning up trash along trails allows me to feel happy, (hot), and healthy.
Webmaster
Peony Kang
Hello everyone, I'm the webmaster of Maryland Hiking Heroes. As an athletic person who runs around my community quite frequently, I've noticed that there's a lot of trash. When I first learned about Hiking Heroes, I wanted to join because I wanted to help our community be a cleaner, more eco-friendly place where everyone can appreciate nature in their own way, without any trash stopping them.
Social Media Coordinator
Esther Chung
I am Esther, the historian for the Maryland Hiking Heroes Chapter. I am energetic and social, and I like hands on things, especially photography and architecture. I decided to join hiking heroes to experience helping the community and going to the places that require help.
Webmaster
Joel Lee
Hello, I am the webmaster for Maryland Hiking Heroes. I'm in 10th grade, and some of my hobbies and interests are programming, fishing, robotics, and basketball. I joined Hiking Heroes to better our local environments around Maryland, and ultimately, to keep the earth a greener place. Through Hiking Heroes, I hope to learn valuable teamwork and communication skills and better leadership.
Art Director
Amy Park
Hello, my name is Amy Park and I am the art director of hiking heroes. I enjoy making things. I joined Hiking Heroes so I could get a better opportunity in future educational endeavors.