Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and an annual national program that challenges communities to enhance green spaces

• 2024 Colour Theme is "Orange", everyone is encouraged to plant orange, as well as pollinator and native plants to showcase our Communities in Bloom spirit, and help create a healthier ecosystem
• To participate in this year's campaign, please submit a registration form and photo of your garden or floral display by June 28, 2024. 
• National Communities in Bloom Judges usually tour Barrie each July to evaluate the accomplishments of the whole community (municipal, corporate and individual citizens) on any of the following criteria:
  • Landscaped areas
  • Floral arrangements
  • Tidiness effort
  • Urban forestry development
  • Environmental efforts
  • Heritage conservation
• all residents, community groups and interested partners are encouraged to join in, projects can be any size, no project is too small
• Little Bloomers portion of Communities in Bloom allows youth aged 6–14 to get involved and share photos of their flowers, container projects, vegetable gardens, window art or other art projects
• residents can register their beautification efforts by submitting a photo of gardens along with the registration form online or via mail/e-mail, see website for more details

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2024 Communities in Bloom Judging: Judges are usually in Barrie at the end of July, check website for dates or email for information

• Submit an online registration form and photo or submit a registration form and photo by mail
• Call or email for more information