Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail
The Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail was founded in 2008 by a group of dedicated volunteers committed to supporting the construction of the Trail. Currently, the Friends focus on supporting the volunteer efforts in beautifying the park. In the future, the group hopes to support the recreational and educational resources of the park and provide for trail amenities.
Video created by Joel Tomar Levin
THANK YOU: Another Successful 5K!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in, volunteered at and sponsored our 2nd Annual 5K! Congratulations to the Friends 5k Trail Trot winners Matthew Cohen – 16:58 and Michaela Malloy – 22:12.
Both winners received $150 gift cards to Valley Forge Fitness. Thank you, Jerry Washington! And Special Thanks to Our Sponsors for the 5K:
Gold Sponsors:
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children
West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Silver Sponsors:
Hymie’s Merion Deli
KesslerTopaz Meltzer & Check
Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox
Sidd’s Auto Repair
Bronze Sponsors:
Aquatic & Fitness Center
Cynwyd Club
Narberth Beverage
Paladin by Arkema
Jonathan Spergel
Other Donations:
Firestone
F & Joanna McMorris
Gift Certificate Sponsors:
Acme
Ardmore Pizza
Build-A-Bear Workshop
D’Angelo’s Ristorante
Love from Home Gifts (Babis)
Public House
Ruby’s Diner
The New Tavern
Tony Roni’s
Tir Na Nog
Valley Forge Fitness
Event Support:
Special thanks to Leigh Valley Farms for donating all the water and drinks, Quality Assured Produce Inspectors (QAPI) for donating the fruit and BAM Dezign for their creative work for the logo design. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you so much for helping the Friends!
Friends Receive the Green Machine Award from PHS
The Friends received a Green Machine Award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The Green Machine team consists of technical experts in gardening who will work with the Friends to plan and care for existing planting beds and planters. Through the Community Integrated Design Process, PHS provides horticultural assistance and training to better sustain and manage the plantings in area parks. Working collaboratively with neighborhood volunteers and Lower Merion Township, the Green Machine program’s goal is to revitalize our gardens, educate participants about sustainable greening, and help make parks more beautiful.