The annual spring plant sale, co-sponsored by the City of Bowie and hosted by the Bowie-Crofton Garden Club, is going virtual this year. Between April 6 and May 7, 2021 you may order plants online and enter for a chance to win the Cicada Survival Kit in the raffle. Pickups will be on May 16th at the Bowie Library on Annapolis Road. See the Garden Club website and flyer for more detailed information.

For the first time ever, the City of Bowie will join forces with Rockville, Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, Washington, DC, Arlington County, and Montgomery County to promote residential solar installations in the DMV. This is no April’s Fool’s joke - this collaborative co-op opportunity will be available from April 1, 2021 through August 2021 for residents throughout the National Capital Region. Have you been thinking about going solar, but don’t know where to start? Not sure about financing or incentives? This information session is the perfect opportunity to get all of your questions answered!

Once again, the Bowie Police Department will a collection site for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Residents can dispose of old and unused drugs safely, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as veterinary medications. The collection takes place r on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the PD parking lot (behind City Hall). Reminders: -NO sharps (needles/lancets) or aerosols will be accepted. -This event will be drive-thru only. -Thank you for wearing a mask!

Join us for the second installment of the Sustainability Webinar Series! This one is focused on our yards. "How To Have A Healthy Yard for Birds, Bees, Pets & People" will explain the importance of pollinators, and how to create a balanced, healthy environment for all of those who dwell in and enjoy our yards.

The Green Team meets monthly to discuss environmental issues and outreach.

Regular City Council Meeting and Budget Worksession #2. Agendas for each meeting are posted on this site by the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting. To view the Tentative Agenda of items scheduled for upcoming meetings, please click on the Tentative Agenda link. To view discussion items at future Council meetings, please visit www.cityofbowie.org/agenda. Please contact City Clerk Awilda Hernandez for more information at 301-809-3029 or ahernandez@cityofbowie.org.

The Diversity Committee meets monthly to discuss how to promote diversity and inclusion in the Bowie community. All are welcome to attend.

The Diversity Committee meets monthly to discuss how to promote diversity and inclusion in the Bowie community. All are welcome to attend.

Budget Worksession #3. Agendas for each meeting are posted on this site by the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting. To view the Tentative Agenda of items scheduled for upcoming meetings, please click on the Tentative Agenda link. To view discussion items at future Council meetings, please visit www.cityofbowie.org/agenda. Please contact City Clerk Awilda Hernandez for more information at 301-809-3029 or ahernandez@cityofbowie.org.

Developers of the large South Lake project on US 301, south of Central Avenue, have submitted two Detailed Site Plans to the City for review. The Bowie Advisory Planning Board will review the plans at a virtual public hearing on 4/27/2021.

Budget Worksession #4. Agendas for each meeting are posted on this site by the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting. To view the Tentative Agenda of items scheduled for upcoming meetings, please click on the Tentative Agenda link. To view discussion items at future Council meetings, please visit www.cityofbowie.org/agenda. Please contact City Clerk Awilda Hernandez for more information at 301-809-3029 or ahernandez@cityofbowie.org.