Anica Maggard and Amy Zanoni are collective members at The Baltimore Free School. The Free School has become an increasingly popular DIY organization in Baltimore.
In recent years several Baltimore residents have decided to step outside of a convenient society and become self reliant to create the things we use daily. This DIY mindset is the reason for the birth of volunteer-run organizations like The Baltimore Free School and The Baltimore Free Farm.
Stories
DIY, Not Just a Movement But a Culture
In Baltimore, DIY culture is on the rise. Groups like The Baltimore Free School and The Baltimore Free Farm have revisited the idea of doing things on your own and allowing people to become more self-reliant while gaining useful skills. Read the entire article here
Educating Baltimore For Free
Since 2009, The Baltimore Free has focused on empowering the community through free education. Now offering at least 12 classes a week, the Free School has grown into quite a success almost entirely because of its volunteers. Read the entire article here
Farming in the Heart of Baltimore
The Baltimore Free Farm aims to implement sustainable farming practices in the city of Baltimore while educating the community on how to uses these practices in their own neighborhoods. In an unsuspecting area, this city farm has gained the attention and support of many throughout the Baltimore community. Read entire article here
Multimedia
Map of DIY venues and projects in Baltimore
A map of several Baltimore DIY venues and projects.
The Baltimore Free Farm
Collective members Anica Maggard and Amy Zanioni talk about The Baltimore Free School. Watch video here
The Baltimore Free School
The founders of The Baltimore Free Farm discuss their mission and how the farm was created. Watch video here
