Growing Great Places Together
Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom is the local chapter of the national Communities in Bloom program. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-for-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national competition, with a focus of enhancing green spaces in communities.
In 2022, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo received 5/5 Blooms and was named the winner of the International Challenge in the Medium/Large category with a special mention for Cultural and Natural Heritage and Indigenous Community Involvement. The region also received two outstanding achievement awards, the Communities in Bloom Heritage and Conservation Award and the National Capital Commission’s Plant and Floral Displays Award.
The awards recognized the efforts of staff, council appointed committees, community organizations and countless volunteers in creating initiatives that engages, enhances, and beautifies the region.
Nominate Your Neighbour
The Nominate your Neighbour program recognizes residents for contributing to community beautification throughout the summer months.
Those nominated:
- Will receive a recognition lawn sign and certificate from the Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom Committee.
- Will be entered to win Scotts Miracle Gro products.
- May have photos of their nominated homes or businesses shared on municipal social media accounts.
Seed of the year
Get ready to dig in – the 2025 Seed of the Year is Lettuce!
Each year, the National Communities in Bloom announces a fresh, fun theme, and this time it’s all about edible gardening. The Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom committee has selected lettuce as the featured seed of the year.
| Anzac Municipal Office | FYI Doctors |
| Bark N Bubbles | Guitar Hair Designs |
| Conklin Municipal Office | Heritage Village |
| Corridor Shops | Janvier Municipal Office |
| Dave Hill Pharmacy | Oil Sands Discovery Center |
| Fort Chipewyan Municipal Office | Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (9909 Franklin Ave.) |
| Fort McMurray Public Library | Spoiled Rotten |
The Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom committee invites gardeners, businesses and organizations to take part in "Grow a Row, Share a Row". Share your homegrown produce with neighbours, family or local support organizations like the Wood Buffalo Food Bank and make a difference in your community!
Each donated bag of lettuce = 1 ballot entry for a chance to win a planter box prize package.
How to participate
- Pick up your starter pack of lettuce seeds.
- Grow your lettuce and harvest it.
- Fill a produce bag or large freezer bag with fresh lettuce.
- Label each donated bag with:
- Your name / organization
- Date harvested
- Snap a photo of your donation and submit it via our online form.
- Share your harvest and make a difference!
Submission deadline: Aug. 30
Frequently asked questions
| What guidelines must I follow to donate my produce? |
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| Where can I donate my produce? |
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| Do I have to grow the provided lettuce seeds? |
| No! You’re welcome to grow any variety of lettuce. |
| Can I donate other vegetables? |
| Yes! However, only bags of lettuce qualify for prize entries. |
Volunteer
Helping hands are always appreciated, whether your time commitment is with the Communities in Bloom Committee or as a casual volunteer. Contact Pulse to find out more.
