Communities in Bloom

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released detailed recommendations for federal post-COVID economic plans urging a green and inclusive recovery that empowers local leaders. FCM #COVID19 #recovery #inclusion #localgov

Missing those sunshiny days in Lambton Shores, ON A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant, they have been in the program since 2008 and and won the Grand Champions Category in 2018 with a 5 Blooms Silver rating. . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communitywednesdays #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #lambtonshores Lambton Shores Communities in Bloom Communities in Bloom - Ontario Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Destination Ontario See more

More videos! Next up the City of Coquitlam - Municipality, BC. A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant, they have been in the program since 2013 and won the International Challenge Large category in 2019 with a 5 Blooms Silver rating! . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #coquitlaminbloom #cityofcoquitlam #coquitlam #travelbc Destination British Columbia British Columbia Communities in Bloom BCRPA See more

The City of Summerside, PEI - A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant. They have been in the program since 1995 and received 5 Blooms Bronze rating in 2019. . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communitywednesdays #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #cityofsummerside #summerside #explorealberta Prince Edward Island Tourism Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island See more

Forêt et jardins nourriciers de Roberval QC and École Saint-Joseph Drummondville QC planting their 500 tulip bulbs they received from Scotts Miracle-Gro Canada as recipients of the 2020 Gro for good grants program, in partnership with Communities in Bloom - Collectivités en fleurs, Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada and Compost Council of Canada. We look forward to seeing your blooms next spring! // Forêt et jardins nourriciers de Roberval QC et École Saint-Joseph Drum...mondville QC plantant leurs 500 bulbes de tulipes reçus de Scotts Miracle-Gro Canada en tant que récipiendaires de subvention du programme Cultivez le bonheur 2020, en partenariat avec Collectivités en fleurs, Fondation Nutriments pour la vie Canada et le Conseil canadien du compost. Nous avons hâte de voir vos fleurs au printemps prochain! . . . . . #GroForGood #sustainablegardens #greenspaces #community #Cultivezlebonheur #jardinsdurables #espacesverts #collectivité

Today we had an opportunity to re-connect with our team of judges from around the world to discuss the program and gather ideas for 2021. During these uncertain times, it's so nice to be able to speak with our judges virtually and have a lively discussion about the program. If only we had a crystal ball to predict what 2021 will bring!!! What would you like to see happen with CiB next year? . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers See more

City of Brooks, AB - A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant! They have been in the program since 2001 and received 5 Blooms Bronze rating in 2018. . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #cityofbrooks #brooks #explorealberta City of Brooks Travel Alberta Alberta Recreation and Parks Association See more

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Today we are ever grateful for those all who have volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought, and given their lives serving Canada - and helping other nations. We will never forget. We will remember you. // Aujourd'hui, nous sommes toujours reconnaissants envers tous ceux qui se sont sacrifiés, ont servi, combattu et ont donné leur vie au service du Canada et en aidant d'autres nations. Nous n'oublierons jamais. Nous nous souviendrons de vous. . .... . . . #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #JourduSouvenir #LeCanadaSeSouvient See more

Our Lakeland oasis is the City of Cold Lake , Alberta. This CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant has been in the program since 2000 and received 5 Blooms rating in 2019! . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communitywednesdays #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #cityofcoldlake #coldlake #explorealberta Travel Alberta Alberta Recreation and Parks Association See more

Thank you Scotts Miracle-Gro Canada for your unwavering support of our program - and congrats again to our winning 2020 communities! Despite the challenges of this year it was wonderful to see everyone come together, engage and celebrate the creating, improving and promoting of green spaces across the country, and around the world!

Town of Pincher Creek IS blooming! Congrats to our Urban Forestry and Floral Display double winner. Great work! Your efforts are recognized across Canada, and close to home in Alberta. . . . .... . #communityinvolvement #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #pinchercreek #travelalberta #explorealberta Travel Alberta #explorealberta See more

Castlegar, BC - A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant and winner of the 2020 Scotts Miracle-Gro Canada Turf Builder Landscape Award! They have been in the program since 2005 and received 5 Blooms Silver rating in 2019 Watch this little video they shared about their experience with the CiB program! . .... . . . . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communitywednesdays #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #cityofcastlegar #travelbc #castlegar City of Castlegar #castlegarcommunitiesinbloom Destination British Columbia British Columbia Communities in Bloom BCRPA See more

What's the best solution for managing stormwater in your community? The CNLA ACPP 's Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Stormwater Management Methods compares five scenarios to determine their economic performance compared to traditional strategies. In almost every case sustainable, low impact designs were the most cost-effective, while also providing additional environmental and social benefits. Read more at https://cnla.ca//life-cycle-cost-analysis-of-stormwater-ma How has sto...rmwater management influenced your plans for community improvement? . . . . . #morethanjustflowers #greenforlife #cnlaacpp #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns See more

Welcome to the Town of Antigonish, Nove Scotia. A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant, they have been in the program since 2006 and received 5 Blooms rating in 2015. . . . .... . Recreation Nova Scotia Municipality of the County of Antigonish #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communitywednesdays #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers See more

The votes are in! Congratulations to Société D’Horticulture et D’Écologie de Roberval, à Roberval, au Québec - They are the winners of the additional $2,500 grant from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Canada - Gro for good campaign. Thank you for voting for this year’s recipient. // Félicitations à la Société d’Horticulture et d’Écologie de Roberval, à Roberval, au Québec - Ils sont les gagnants de la subvention additionnelle de 2 500 $ de la campagne Scotts Cultivez le bonheur. Merci ...d'avoir voté pour le lauréat de cette année. . . . . . #Cultivezlebonheur #jardinsdurables #espacesverts #collectivité #Groforgood #sustainablegardens #greenspaces #community See more

We're delighted to announce the winners of the year's 2020 Special Edition challenge. Many thanks to all the dedicated volunteers, communities and national sponsors who worked tirelessly to make the program a resounding success this year. See all the winners in this short video!

Set in the centre of Alberta's energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County was our host community for the 2018 CiB Symposium & Awards Ceremony! A CiB 2020 Special Edition Participant, they have been in the program since 1998 and received 5 Blooms Silver rating in 2016. . . . .... . #communitiesinbloom #cibcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #cities #municipalities #towns #morethanjustflowers #strathconacounty #travelalberta #explorealberta Strathcona County Strathcona in Bloom Travel Alberta Alberta Recreation and Parks Association See more

We're in our last week of the CiB 2020 Virtual Symposium. There is still time to register for this week's events - wrapping up with our traditional Town Hall discussion on Friday (this year virtually!). Follow the link below for schedules and registration links. Sign-on and show us your support for the program, as we forge ahead, even in these uncertain times! :) https://www.communitiesinbloom.ca/symposium-awards/... #communitiesinbloom #cibbcef #communityinvolvement #communityfirst #localgov #morethanjustflowers