City of Brantford and Discover Brantford are inviting residents and local businesses to participate in the Brantford is Bloomin’ campaign throughout the summer.
The campaign will coincide with this year’s Communities in Bloom (CIB) competition.
“In 2002, the City of Brantford was a Communities in Bloom National Award Winner! We look forward to welcoming this year’s judges in August and showcasing the City’s beautiful gardens that are maintained year-round by our hardworking, skilled and dedicated horticultural staff,” said Kimberley Wyskiel, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Brantford
The Communities in Bloom judges will be visiting Brantford on August 6 to 8, 2024 to evaluate the City’s efforts in the key areas of the program. Judges will evaluate based on six key criteria including; community appearance, environmental action, heritage conservation, tree management and trails, landscape and plant and floral displays. There are several benefits to Brantford’s involvement in the CIB program such as increasing awareness of green and sustainable initiatives, environmental leadership, community involvement and pride, residents and business collaborations, continued improvement of horticulture in the community, tourism development and information sharing.
“The Brantford is Bloomin’ campaign aims to foster community pride and highlight Brantford’s small business community. We are encouraging residents and visitors to participate in this fun initiative that will help showcase our beautiful City,” said Kara Davey, Manager of Tourism Culture and Sport for the City of Brantford.
The community is invited to visit selected locations that will be judged including:
· Lorne Park, 15 Colborne St. W.
· Glenhyrst Gardens, 20 Ava Rd.
· Waterworks Park, 400 Grand River Ave.
· Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie St.
· Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie St.
· Brant County War Memorial, 6 Dalhousie St.
· Bell Memorial, 41 West St.
· Prominence Point, 2 Brant Ave.
· Brantford Children’s Memorial Garden, intersection of Brant Ave. and Palmerston Ave.
Discover Brantford is inviting residents and businesses to participate in the campaign leading up to the judging period, in several ways. Residents with exceptional residential gardens are invited to share their photos on social media using the hashtag #BrantfordIsBloomin.
Local businesses are invited to participate by decorating their storefronts with floral displays, offering a product, service, or event with a floral theme, or just a bloomin’ good deal. Businesses with reader board signage are encouraged to display a message saying “Welcome Communities in Bloom Judges” from August 6 to 8. All businesses are welcome to participate and while supplies last, Discover Brantford will provide a free Brantford is Bloomin’ window decal to participating retailers.
