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COMMUNITIES
IN BLOOM
(All
Contest, Tour and Fundraising Event Information listed at end of page)
Communities in Bloom judges arrived in Southwest Middlesex on July 18, 2011.
The route
maps are attached below to show where the tour took the judges.
Southwest Middlesex received the top award of 5 blooms for 2011.
Congratulations to all of the Community in Bloom volunteers for all they do
for Southwest Middlesex.
SWM Route
Map
Appin Map
Glencoe
Map
Melbourne Map
Wardsville Map
Southwest Middlesex entered the 'Community Showcase' division of Ontario
Communities in Bloom for 2010. In 2009 Southwest Middlesex Communities
in Bloom achieved the top award in this category for Urban Forestry due to
the tremendous work of our tree committee and their efforts to recognize and
to preserve the grand species that exist in our community.
Below is a record of our
progress since we began our journey with the Ontario Communities in Bloom
program!
2004
3 blooms out of
a possible 5 blooms
2005
4 blooms out of
a possible 5 blooms plus top honour awards in the areas of Most
Improved and Floral Displays.
2006
5 blooms out of
a possible 5 blooms plus the Communities in Bloom committee were
awarded special mention for the positive impact that their efforts have had
on the community; as well, the Environmental Award was proudly given to the
community.
2007
5 blooms out of
a possible 5 blooms in 2007 plus the Communities in Bloom committee
received the Tidiness Award.
2008
5
blooms out of a possible 5 blooms in 2008 plus the Communities in
Bloom committee received the Urban Forest Management award.
2009
Award of
Excellence winner through the 2009 Community Showcase division of Ontario
Communities in Bloom. Award was received for the Heritage Trees
program.
2011
5 blooms out of a possible 5 blooms in 2011.
How Do I Get Involved In Communities In Bloom?
If you would like further information about the
program, please see the brochure and fill out our form if you are interested. Forms can be returned to us at Southwest Middlesex, at either
of the following locations:
153 McKellar Street
P.O. Box 218
Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0
(519)287-2015, Ext. 107
138 Mill Street
P.O. Box 693
Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0
(519)287-2839
Want to do something special for someone this
year?
Sponsorship of the SWM Hanging Flower Basket
Program is a great way to give recognition to a special someone throughout
the growing season. When you sponsor a basket for $65.00, the name of
the sponsor is shown beside the basket and you or the person you specify
will receive an income tax receipt for the full support amount.
Contact the SWM Recreation Department at 519-287-2839 for
further information.
Heritage Trees Brochure
Please note that this brochure is normally printed on 11" by 17" paper.
Printing it on anything less than the size noted above will have tiny print.
Take a few minutes to visit the Ontario Communities In Bloom
Website and learn more about this great community program at www.communitiesinbloom.ca
2012
Open Garden Tour in partnership with the Glencoe Horticultural Society
(This is a no cost local tour)
1. 2012
Full
Open Garden Tour Brochure
2012 Open Garden
Tour Maps
2012 - Upcoming Events & Programs
1. Rhubarb Leaf Workshop -
May 15, 2012
2. Contests - 3 to Choose and Take Part in
(see Open Garden Tour Brochure above for details - must
take part in Garden Tour for 2 out of the 3)
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