Foulkeways receives Going Green Award!

Foulkeways has a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability for our 125-acre campus and for the wider environment in Lower Gwynedd Township, the Wissahickon Creek watershed, and beyond. Recently our efforts were recognized by the Lower Gwynedd Township Environmental Advisory Council which awarded Foulkeways with its annual Going Green Award!

Foulkeways Residents, Staff and Board Members with members of the Lower Gwynedd Township Environmental Advisory Council at the January 28, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting

Three residents nominated Foulkeways to receive the Going Green Award, Jeannie Bellavance, Judy Inskeep and Paul Taylor. The nominations included information about our energy conservation through electric vehicles, LED lights and solar power, our stormwater management through rain gardens and no-mow wildflower meadow, ourland management practices including our reforestation project and native plantings, and our waste minimization work including our composting program.

The Township’s Environmental Advisory Council said they were “deeply impressed by the outstanding efforts and initiatives undertaken by Foulkeways. Your commitment to reducing energy usage, eco-friendly land practices, waste minimization, incorporation of native plantings, gardens and community education has not only improved your environment but has also inspired others to follow you.”

Hibiscus and cattails in our retention pond

This blog post was written by Jennie Sheeks, Director of Development at Foulkeways.  Thank you Jennie!