County of Brant Awarded Three Blooms in Communities in Bloom Program

County of Brant - The County of Brant is proud to have been awarded three blooms and the Urban Forestry Criteria Award in its inaugural year participating in the 2024 Communities in Bloom (CiB) program This achievement reflects the collective efforts of the community, staff, and leadership, and highlights our commitment to environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and civic pride. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and an annual national program that challenges communities to enhance green spaces.

“The dedication shown by our staff and community in making this year’s Communities in Bloom participation a success is truly inspiring,” said Mayor David Bailey. “I am particularly proud of our team for their hard work, and of our community for coming together to showcase the best of Brant.”

The CiB judges praised the County of Brant for a number of outstanding accomplishments, including the wellorganized presentation of the Community Profile, which used innovative technology to showcase key aspects of the area. The judges’ feedback highlighted several strengths in Brant’s presentation, including the inclusion of Indigenous history, a comprehensive and well-organized website, and strong collaboration across municipal departments.

“It’s an honour to see our efforts acknowledged for preserving and enhancing our parks, forests, and communities” said Meghan Hunter, Manager of Parks Capital Planning & Forestry “This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our Council, community and the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to keep Brant beautiful and ensure the success of this initiative.”

Recommendations were also provided, and the County looks forward to continuing to build on this year’s success and planning for improvements by collaborating with community members to further elevate our standing in the Communities in Bloom program.

For more information about the County of Brant’s involvement in Communities in Bloom, please visit wwwbrant ca/CommunitiesInBloom