Despite the sketchy weather forecast, cloudy drizzle all day, 28 ardent volunteers showed up and performed many important tasks on the Phase 1 section of the FOW Sustainable Trails Initiative trail project. These people are hardcore volunteers, let me tell you. Mark even rode his bike there from Bryn Mawr! The work tally came to an impressive 116+ hours. That is no joke.
Many of the projects completed can not be seen which is most unfortunate because the rock armoring is quite impressive. However, next time you are out on this trail, make sure to check out the stone bench that was made out of a 600 lb. piece of Wissahickon Schist. Also 60+ new trees were planted.
Many thanks need to be made, especially to Kevin Groves, volunteer coordinator from FOW. Many of our trail crew leaders were absent this Saturday and he did a lot of work to fill in their shoes. Mariana and Chris picked up the coffee from High Point in Mt. Airy and we really appreciated that, both the coffee and the delivery. Berenice for taking the pics! Chris and Ben, who are the IMBA representatives on site now, did an incredible job of getting all of us focused and working effectively and efficiently. We will miss having such professionals around when they are done, that's for sure.
Thanks to all who showed up and made a strong statement as to PMBA's steadfast dedication to help repair the Wissahickon Valley Park for all of its users.
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