Environmental Advisory Council - Recap of April Community Events
Our EAC members were keeping busy in April and making us proud. On April 15th, several EAC members and local volunteers participated in the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy (PWC)’s annual Stream Clean-up. Towamencin Township is part of the Perkiomen Watershed and the Towamencin Creek is a tributary of the Perkiomen Creek. The Stream Clean-up removes trash, tires, scrap metal, and other debris from the streams in the watershed. Our EAC members were pleasantly surprised how little trash was found in the target areas around Fischer’s Park, that they had time to head down Kriebel Road to clean-up by the new trail. Items collected: 10 full bags of trash, plus, a car hood, metal pole/stake, long PVC pipe, and a traffic cone
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) encourages Township residents to participate in the annual Stream Clean-up with many sites located in our area, including local parks with segments of Towamencin Creek running through them. It’s a great way to fulfill community hours, while helping the local watershed! Look out for information on volunteer opportunities next February for the 2024 Stream Clean-up.
On April 27, our EAC sponsored a Rain Garden Workshop at the Township’s Meeting Hall Building. The workshop was coordinated with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, where residents learned how rain gardens reduce stormwater runoff and filter pollutants, while exploring other stormwater management techniques to use at their property. The workshop included an in-depth discussion on rain garden construction and maintenance, then participants constructed a wildlife-friendly addition to their home landscape. This event included a discounted price of $10, which our EAC helped to subsidize with budgeted funds.
The rain garden plants used included:
- New York aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)
- Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
- Sweet flag (Acorus americanus)
Check out the EAC’s Towamencin Day table this Saturday. They will have a windsock craft, as well as, information on various environmental topics.
Board of Supervisors – May 10th Meeting
The next Board of Supervisors Meeting will be held, May 10th at 7 pm. This meeting will be held in the Meeting Hall of the Municipal Complex, located at 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale. These meetings are streamed online via Zoom, for residents unable to attend in person, but wish to watch and/or hear the meeting. Public comments may be submitted in advance for those who can not physically attend the meetings or made in person. For those unable to attend in person, submit your public comment to info@towamencin.org until 4:30 pm the day of the meeting and your comment will be read at the beginning of the meeting.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86808363759?pwd=OUROOFFvendxUHZJMkFPc1FUblZ1Zz09
Meeting ID: 868 0836 3759
Passcode: 20230510
Dial by your location: 1 267-831-0333
Upcoming Meetings
- Environmental Advisory Council will meet tonight, Tuesday, May 9th at 7 pm
These meeting take place in the Meeting Hall Building of the Towamencin Municipal Complex, located at 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale.
Don't Miss Towamencin Day - Saturday, May 13th
Time: 12PM - 4PM
Location: Fischer's Park 2235 Bustard Road, Harleysville, PA
Map for Visitors link
Our annual community day is Saturday! This popular, free event includes live music, a food court, and an array of vendors and local community groups. There will be various activities for the whole family, including: ax throwing, face painting/balloon animals, pony rides, police/fire activities, inflatables, magic shows, and much more!
- Opening Ceremonies - 12 pm
- Montgomery County Concert Band (12:10 pm - 2 pm)
- Action Karate Demonstration (2:30 pm - 3 pm)
- Activities run (12 pm - 4 pm)
Primary Election Information - Tuesday, May 16th
May 9 - Last day to apply for mail-in or absentee ballot
May 16 - Election Day
Secure drop-off boxes are available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 6-16, 2023. All locations will have Voter Education staff present. Local drop-box location: Lansdale District Court 38-1-28 - 430 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446
County-wide Drop-boxes locations
To find your polling place, click here.
Towamencin Electronics Recycling Event - Saturday, June 24th (9 am - 12 pm)
North Penn High School Parking Lot - 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale
- Residents must pre-register on Eventbrite link
- Event Flyer
We are planning another event for residents to responsibly recycle their obsolete electronics. This service is available to all Towamencin residents and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. No smoke detectors or large appliances will be accepted. All data media will be destroyed or wiped! Additional details will be forthcoming. Accepted Items Include: Laptops, computers, peripherals, typewriters, mice, telephones, printers, fax machines, cameras, keyboards, cell phones, small appliances, calculators.
Items with fees: TV or computer monitor, air- conditioner, microwave or dehumidifier, wooden console or projection TVs
