The Municipality of North Grenville is excited to participate in Communities in Bloom (CiB) Ontario starting in 2023, and for future years to come. Communities in Bloom is a non-profit charitable organization that focuses on improving the aesthetic appeal of communities and promote friendly competition between Canadian communities to beautify their civic spaces.
Communities in Bloom aims to promote civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement and the use of green spaces. North Grenville is looking forward to showcasing our community, including heritage sites, gardens, and green spaces, through the creation of our profile book, and hosting the judges as they tour our community. Residents, businesses, and community groups are invited to take part in North Grenville’s submission into CiB by submitting photos to be used on the North Grenville website, for the creation of our profile book, and taking part in touring the beautiful landscapes and green space within the community to help support the initiative.
For more information about Communities in Bloom - Ontario, see their website here.
CiB’s 2023 Colour of the Year
CiB has chosen purple as the colour of the year due to the “variety of effects on the mind and body, including uplifting spirits, calming the mind, enhancing feelings of spirituality and encouraging imagination and creativity.”
The judging process is designed to encourage communities to work together to create beautiful, sustainable, and environmentally responsible spaces to enhance the quality of life of their residents.
A team of trained judges will tour the community later this summer and evaluate it based on the following criteria:
- Environmental Action
- Floral Displays
- Heritage Conservation
- Landscaped Areas
- Tidiness
- Urban Forestry & Trails
Based on the evaluation, communities may be awarded ratings from one to five blooms, five blooms being the highest rating. Based on their ranking, communities can move on to the national and international competitions. Communities may also be eligible for special awards based on specific criteria such as sustainability, biodiversity, or community involvement.
Who's listening
Timeline
Communities Register with the organization
April 2023
Upon registration, communities are required to provide a profile book and plan a tour for the judges’ visit to the community.
April 2023
Photo Contest
June 2023
Get snapping - let's see your gardens, landscapes, heritage sites, forests and trails!
Judges Tour
TBD
A team of trained judges will visit the community to evaluate it based on a set of criteria once the season is in full bloom (this includes environmental action, floral designs, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, and floral displays).
TBD
Feedback/Evaluation
TBD
Following the evaluation, the judges will provide feedback to the community on areas that they excelled and areas that can be improved on, intending to help the community to continue and develop over time.
Community Rating
TBD
Based on the evaluation, communities may be awarded ratings from one to five blooms, five blooms being the highest rating. Communities may also be eligible for special awards based on specific criteria such as sustainability, biodiversity, or community involvement.
TBD
