News from BG: November 2, 2022
2022 Leaf Collection - Will Begin Week of November 7
Public Works will begin collecting leaves the week of November 7. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the regular refuse/recycling collection schedule.

A LEAF COLLECTION MAP has been posted to the City’s website allowing residents to follow crews as they move through the City:
If you choose to use this method, please follow LEAF COLLECTION GUIDELINES.

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department by calling 419-354-6227.
Additional Options for Leaves
Love 'Em & Leave 'Em

The best thing you can do with your leaves is… Leave them on your property!

  • Shred them with a lawn mower and leave them in place on your lawn
  • Compost them in a pile or container (with or without shredding)
  • Shred them and use them as mulch on your borders and flowerbeds

Love ’Em and Leave ’Em "How to" Videos:
City Yard Waste Drop Off Site

Garden/Yard Waste/Grass/Leaves can be taken to the City Yard Waste drop-off site for those who are eligible to receive City refuse collection.

Open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

The site is located behind the Public Works garage on Tarragon Drive (off of E. Poe Road). This site does NOT accept brush (anything with a bark covering).
Geocaching
High-Tech Treasure Hunt

Geocaching is available at the Wintergarden/St. John's Nature Preserve! Adults and kids can partake in this high-tech treasure hunt! Use your smartphone to seek out nine containers hidden in the Preserve. 

Not familiar with geocaching? You can find these containers with the free Geocaching® app and learn “how to” with Geocaching 101. 

Remember to stay on the trails until you are within 80-50 feet of a cache, and only take a track if you are familiar with them. Caches are typically not far off the trail but wearing pants is advised. Caches will be in place for one year and make a great fall activity! If you need help getting started, contact Cinda Stutzman.
N. Church St. Utility Work October 31 – November 11

In conjunction with the City Building project, utility work is planned to begin October 31 on North Church Street. This work will include removing the sidewalk, excavating, and installing conduits on the east side of Church Street from the existing City Building to Court Street. During this work, North Church Street will be one way northbound from Court Street to Clay Street. It is anticipated that this portion of the project will be complete on November 11 and that North Church will revert to two-way traffic. For a portion of this time period, work will also impact access to the Library’s parking lot. Access will be maintained via a temporary entrance off West Court Street during the time the main entrance is closed.  

Due to the removal of the sidewalk, pedestrians will need to utilize the sidewalk on the west side of Church Street. The new sidewalk is scheduled for installation in the fall of 2023 when the existing City Building will be demolished and a new parking lot and site improvements will be constructed.

This timeline is dependent upon progress of work and weather.
BG Brewfest
November 18th

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Foundation is excited to announce a new event called BG Brewfest: Battle of the Brews. This fundraiser will be held on Friday, November 18th, from 7-10 PM at the Veterans Building in City Park. All four Bowling Green breweries: Aistear, Arlyn’s Good Beer, Brewing Green, and Juniper Brewing Co., will present two brews each to compete for the ultimate brewery faceoff. Attendees will be able to sample each brew and vote for their favorite while local band AmpWagon performs. 

Brewfest Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased online or for $35 cash at the door. Tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and eight tastings. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase their favorite brew. The Exchange Club of Bowling Green will be offering snacks for a donation. Event proceeds will benefit the Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Foundation.

For questions or more information, call 419-354-6223.