Communities in Bloom
We are preparing for Communities in Bloom 2025! Check back shortly for more details about what to expect for 2025 and how you can get involved!
Communities in Bloom (website) is a 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 Event
For the 2024 campaign, everyone was encouraged to plant orange, as well as pollinator and native plants to showcase our Communities in Bloom spirit, and help create a healthier ecosystem!
The 2024 year marks the 30th anniversary of Communities in Bloom, and the County of Brant’s inaugural year of participating!
Check out the 2024 Brant in Bloom - Community Profile (PDF)! The Community Profile showcases the beauty, sustainability practices, ecology and diverse attractions that make the County of Brant a vibrant and dynamic place to live and visit.
Three Blooms and the Urban Forestry Criteria Award for the County of Brant!
The County of Brant is proud to have been awarded three blooms and the Urban Forestry Criteria Award in its inaugural year participating in the 2024 Communities in Bloom (CiB) program. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of the community, staff, and leadership, and highlights our commitment to environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and civic pride.
“The dedication shown by our staff and community in making this year’s Communities in Bloom participation a success is truly inspiring,” said Mayor David Bailey. “I am particularly proud of our team for their hard work, and of our community for coming together to showcase the best of Brant.”
The CiB judges praised the County of Brant for a number of outstanding accomplishments, including the well-organized presentation of the Community Profile, which used innovative technology to showcase key aspects of the area.
The judges’ feedback highlighted several strengths in Brant’s presentation, including the inclusion of Indigenous history, a comprehensive and well-organized website, and strong collaboration across municipal departments.
“It’s an honour to see our efforts acknowledged for preserving and enhancing our parks, forests, and communities” said Meghan Hunter, Manager of Parks Capital Planning & Forestry. “This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our council, community and the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to keep Brant beautiful and ensure the success of this initiative.”
Recommendations were also provided and the County looks forward to continuing to build on this years success and planning for improvements by collaborating with community members to further elevate our standing in the Communities in Bloom program.
Six Factors of Judging Criteria:
What You Can Do
As we begin to prepare for 2025, we encourage Brant residents, businesses and organizations to consider how you can actively participate in and prepare for the next Communities in Bloom Judges' Tour:
Page last updated on January 28, 2025