Village of Petitcodiac, New Brunswick
4 Blooms
The School Student Garden
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, October 22nd, 2022 —
The Village of Petitcodiac received a rating of 4 Blooms and a special mention for The School Student Garden during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Victoria, British Columbia. The Village of Petitcodiac participated in the Up to 6,000 Population category along with Chipman NB; Melfort SK and St. Paul AB. The community also received an Outstanding Achievement Award for the Scotts Youth Involvement Award.
Over the summer, trained volunteer judges travelled to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and departments; industry; businesses and the private sector – including volunteer efforts – regarding the following criteria: Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Tree Management, Landscape and Plant & Floral Displays.
Following their evaluation, volunteer judges Colleen Stockford and Lucy Chang wrote:
“Petitcodiac has a new school garden! The students participate hands-on for every aspect of the project - from seeding in the on-site greenhouse to transplanting out the mature seedlings. Once the beds are fully planted, excess seedlings are made available for sale to the community. This spring, proceeds from the sale were used to purchase benches for the garden so that people could come, sit, relax and take advantage of the therapeutic ambience that the garden exudes. This fall, the students will learn how to can the garden produce and donate a portion of that to those in need. The students are very proud of their accomplishments and are looking forward to participating in this outdoor garden for years to come!”
All those involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts, benefitting all of society by providing real and meaningful ways to mitigate climate change
About Communities in Bloom
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian volunteer and partnership-driven non-profit organization that uses a multi-tiered competitive evaluation process to foster community strength, involvement and continuous improvement. This is accomplished by nurturing environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces, and heritage conservation, in cultural and natural environments encompassing municipal, residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. For more information about Communities in Bloom, visit www.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 %=3 Blooms 73 to 81 %=4 Blooms 82 % and over=5 Blooms
There are four (4) 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
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