Communities in Bloom

2018 Judges Tour

2018 marked the 24th anniversary of the national Communities in Bloom program judges tour. At the Communities in Bloom National Symposium in Strathcona County, Alberta from September 26-29 2018, Edmonton received 5 out of 5 Blooms Bronze in the Class of Champions (Large) category, with a special mention of the city's Innovative Parks Maintenance Practices. Way to go Edmonton!

Highlights from the 2018 Judges Tour:

• Muttart Conservatory
• Borden Natural Swimming Pool
• The Front Yards in Bloom program
• GoatWorks pilot project
• Alex Decoteau Park
• Edmonton's Downtown Sustainability Stroll
• Edmonton International Fringe Festival
• The Alberta Legislature grounds
• WinterCity Edmonton
• The Root for Trees initiative

Judges also met representatives from:

• Edmonton Horticultural Society
• Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Edmonton Local