The Friends of the Wissahickon in Montgomery County selected Kevin Kramer of Ambler for Volunteer of the Year at its annual Volunteer Recognition Night at Valley Green Inn at the beginning of December.

Kramer has worked 250 hours in Wissahickon Valley Park this year and attended several machine training sessions so that he is now qualified to do more specialized work in the park. He has also adopted the Lavender Trail system and has been performing maintenance on these trails on his own, which are in great need of restoration.

"Kevin is very enthusiastic about working in the park," says FOW Volunteer Coordinator Dan Mercer. "He even works on Saturdays with FOW Trail Ambassador John Cassidy when there are no scheduled work days."

FOW volunteers serve on various committees, participate in workdays in the park, or serve as Trail Ambassadors. These hardworking individuals help build structures in the park, repair trails, assist with fundraising, write for the newsletter, patrol the park, lead hikes, and countless other tasks.

To volunteer with FOW, contact Volunteer Coordinator Dan Mercer by sending email to: mercer@fow.org or call 215-247-0417.

12/31/2012