About Communities in Bloom

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on the enhancement of green spaces. The pride, sense of community and feeling of accomplishment generated through participation are visible in communities across Canada. For more information about Communities in Bloom, visitwww.communitiesinbloom.ca Communities are evaluated using a “bloom” rating determined by the total score of the evaluation:

• 0 to 55 % = 1 Bloom

• 56 to 63 % = 2 Blooms

• 64 to 72 % = 3Blooms

• 73 to 81 % = 4 Blooms

• 82 % and over = 5 Blooms

There are four levels of 5 Blooms exclusive to the National and International Edition:

• 5 Blooms: 82 to 83.9%

• Bronze: 84 to 86.9%

• Silver: 87 to 89.9%

• Gold: 90% and over