Environmental Advisory Council
Our Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) advises township officials to help inform decision-making regarding environmental issues. The EAC is involved in planning new conservation initiatives and community environmental education efforts. The EAC consists of up to 7 volunteer members appointed by the Board of Supervisors for 3-year terms. EAC members must be residents of Towamencin Township. Meetings are open to the public and held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Township building.
Environmental Advisory Council Members
- Donna Hegge, Chair - term expires 12/31/26
- Joseph F. Meehan - term expires 12/31/27
- Brett H. MacKay - term expires 12/31/26
- David McCreary - term expires 12/31/26
- Corina Fiore - term expires 12/31/27
- Wendy Zoll Fillgrove- term expires 12/31/28
- Rich Costlow - Associate Member - term expires 12/31/26
- Anthony Long, Associate Member - term expires 12/31/27
- Casey Hannings, Associate Member - term expires 12/31/28
- Vacancy - term expires 12/31/28
- Vanessa Gaynor, Board Liaison
Upcoming Workshops
Creating Grass Meadows – Support Biodiversity and Wildlife
Presented by: Weeds, Inc.
Date: 10/19/2026
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Towamencin Township Building, Meeting Hall
Registration is required - click here
Cost: Free
Stormwater Workshop - October 27
Join the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy to learn about all things stormwater. This interactive workshop will explore the problems associated with stormwater runoff and practical ways you can reduce runoff at home.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Adding native plants to your yard
- Environmentally friendly lawn & garden maintenance
- Installing rain barrel & simple strategies to help protect local waterways
Workshop Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 27
- Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- Location: Towamencin Township Building (Meeting Hall) - 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Scan the flyer QR Code (below)
🌱 WINTER SOWING WORKSHOP - December 12, 2026
Winter Sowing with Native Plant Seeds – A Simple, Cost-Effective, and Efficient Way to Grow Native Plants from Seeds (Presented by: EAC Members, Corina Fiore and David McCreary)
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to use simple containers to sow seeds outdoors in winter. Winter sowing lets seeds experience natural temperature and moisture conditions while giving you an easy way to start lots of plants for your garden. Create your own winter-sowing container, plant it with native seeds, and take it home. No gardening experience required!
Date: December 12, 2026
Time: 11 AM TO 1 PM
Location: Towamencin Township Building
Cost: Free
Registration: Click here
We’ll cover:
🌿 What winter sowing is and why it works
🌱 Which native seeds are good candidates
❄️ How to prepare, sow, and label your containers
🌦️ How to place and care for your containers outdoors
🌼 What to expect when spring arrives
Additional Information:
- Bring gardening gloves if you have them.
- Materials and seeds provided.
- Start a few plants this winter.
- Plant them in your yard this spring.
- Give pollinators a place to thrive.
Towamencin Bird Town is Excited to Welcome a New Home for Purple Martins at Fischer's Park
MONTCO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTIONS - 2026 Information
Registration is now available for the 2026 MontCo Household Hazardous Waste events. This collection is for residents only and not for businesses or contractors. Register here.
Learn more about these upcoming recycling events - View the 2026 MontCo Hazardous Waste Flyer - and what items can and can't be recycled. Accepted and Unacceptable List of HHW
Towamencin Township Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report - 2025
The EAC is pleased to present its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year defined by community engagement, environmental stewardship, and a continued commitment to sustainable practices. Throughout the year, the EAC worked to advance its mission of protecting and enhancing the Township's natural resources while fostering a deeper connection between residents and the environment. To learn more, read the full report here.
