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Communities in Bloom

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  • About Communities in Bloom
  • Nominate Your Neighbour
  • Seed of the Year
  • Grow a row, share a row and win a planter!
  • Volunteer

 

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.

Nominate Your Neighbour!

 

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.

Free packs of lettuce seeds will be available at the following locations while quantities last:
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
 

Grow a row, share a row and win a planter! 

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  

  1. Pick up your starter pack of lettuce seeds.  
  2. Grow your lettuce and harvest it.  
  3. Fill a produce bag or large freezer bag with fresh lettuce.  
  4. Label each donated bag with:  
    • Your name / organization 
    • Date harvested 
  5. Snap a photo of your donation and submit it via our online form.
  6. Share your harvest and make a difference!  

Submission deadline: Aug. 30

Frequently asked questions

What guidelines must I follow to donate my produce?
  • All produce must be washed and ready to eat, as well as free of pesticides and additives.
  • All bags must be labeled.
Where can I donate my produce?
  • Wood Buffalo Food Bank 
  • Centre of Hope 

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.

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