The Vernon Communities in Bloom committee invites you to our Kick-Off event and Symposium. Join us Saturday, May 9th at Polson Park (near the fountain) for a tree-planting ceremony at 1:00 pm, followed by a Symposium at City Hall from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
The Symposium will introduce the Communities in Bloom program to Vernon and features guest speakers from Armstrong, Kelowna and West Kelowna. Presenters from Downtown Kelowna, One Block at A Time, the Master Gardeners, and the Westbank First Nation will share how Communities in Bloom has been a valuable tool in building prosperity and community up and down the Okanagan Valley. An update on community gardening initiatives in Vernon, as well as a presentation on xeriscaping will round out the afternoon.
Communities across Canada compete in Communities in Bloom program each year. They are judged on eight criteria: environmental awareness, community involvement, tidiness, natural and heritage preservation, tree and urban forest management, landscaped areas, floral displays, and turf and groundcovers. Community participation and environmental sustainability are at the heart of this competition.
The Vernon Communities in Bloom Committee is currently working to build awareness of the program by networking with other levels of government, business, non-profit organizations and general citizens. All members of our community are welcome at the Symposium. Please show your support for our growing community!
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