Who We Are
Photo Courtesy of Todd Wall
The Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail was formed as a nonprofit organization in the fall of 2008. We are working hard to make sure that the Lower Merion community’s vision of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail will be fulfilled. We are managed by our Board of Directors, with critical help from our partners and sponsors. Our meetings, open to the public, are held on the second Monday of every month at 7:30p at the Lower Merion Academy Building. You are welcome to attend and learn how to get involved in our organization. To become a member of the Friends, you may click here. For more information, please email us at info@cynwydtrail.org.
Our Mission
The Friends support the design and construction of the Trail. Going forward, we secure financial support to sustain and enhance the park and its natural, educational, and recreational resources. We also promote and coordinate volunteer time, talent, and fundraising to provide for permanent improvements and amenities along the Trail.
Board of Directors
Stephanie Black Reis
Peter Brigham
Kathy Burns (Secretary)
Eric Foster (Vice President)
Nancy Friedlander
Selene George (President)
Andrew Horvath
David Gold (Treasurer)
Boris Kaplan
Drew Ries
Lee Rudy
Bryan Shipenberg
Ex Officio: Chris Leswing, George T. Manos, Paul McElhaney, and C. Brian McGuire
Business and Corporate Contributors
In addition to our ever-growing list of individual members, the Friends are grateful for the efforts and support of many organizations. Corporate sponsors provide substantial support for programs, development, and activities. Special mention is reserved for the following sponsors of the Trial. Their continuing annual leadership of $5000 or more has helped to develop the Trail into an extraordinary community experience.
- - Heightened corporate visibility through advertising and marketing
- - Prominent corporate logo visibility
- - Prominent acknowledgment in publicity materials
- - Opportunities to reach civic and business leaders
Special thanks to this year’s Spring Event (“Hail to the Trail!”) Sponsors:
West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Main Line Cycles
Ben & Jerry’s
Supporting and Related Organizations
Bicycle Coalition
Church of Saint Asaph
Complete the Schuylkill River Trail
Denstination Schuylkill River
Ivy Ridge Trail
Lower Merion Conservancy
Lower Merion Historical Society
Manayunk Development Corporation
Narberth Area Garden Club
Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd
Reliable
Schuylkill River Development Corporation
Schuylkill River Heritage Area
Schuylkill River Park Alliance
Stephen Gould Corporation
The Schuylkill River Trail Association