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Media coverage: Front Yards in Bloom is a local spin off recognition program from Communities In Bloom to celebrate beautiful front yards. In the past, Edmonton won the national title among large municipalities as one of Canada’s most beautiful and livable communities by taking first place in the Cities Over 300,000 Population category. Part of the criteria that secured the award included the Front Yards in Bloom program and the degree pf community engagement. Nominations come from gardeners, neighbours, Canada Post letter carriers and members of the public. Captains deliver a yellow “Front Yards in Bloom” sign and a certificate to each nominated address. Volunteers also select the top 2 yards in their neighbourhood that make Edmonton beautiful. The deadline to become a volunteer neighbourhood captain is May 31. To nominate yards.bloom@edmonton.ca by June 30, 2011 or phone 311 Or use the online form Front Yards in Bloom Nomination Front Yards in Bloom is a partnership of the Edmonton Horticultural Society (EHS) www.edmontonhort.com , the City of Edmonton, and Canadian Union of Postal Workers www.cupwedm.net. FYinB is looking for community leagues that want more Front Yards in Bloom in their neighbourhood. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it works. The Benefits · Excellent photos for your community newsletter; · Contact with potential community league members; · More beautiful yards in your community; · Easy & fun activity in your neighbourhood; · Awards ceremony to your fall community league event; · Local garden tour; · Positive news article for your community newsletter; · Finds gardeners to help your community garden. Download the pdf instructions for Community Leagues or read on . . . Edmonton Journal article Edmonton Examiner article Instructions for Leagues INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LEAGUES 1. Get Supplies late-June Front Yards in Bloom will give you signs, certificates and judging materials. 2. Get Addresses received by July 4th Front Yards in Bloom will give you a list of addresses by July 4th. These are the nominated addresses in your neighbourhood. 3. Visit Yards July 4 to 15 Visit each address. Deliver the sign, the certificate, and letters. A. Nominate Additional Yards (optional) Nominate any new yards that deserve a nomination. Deliver the sign & certificate. Write down the addresses. B. Choose 2 top yards 4. Reply back to Front Yards in Bloom deadline: July 15th A. Addresses of new nominations B. Top 2 yards in your neighbourhood THE AGREEMENT Front Yards in Bloom will…  provide signs, certificates, and supplies for each nominated address,  provide judging materials,  offer an orientation session, and  provide a list of addresses in your neighbourhood(s). Your community league will…  deliver signs, certificates, and supplies to each nominated address,  nominate any additional addresses (optional),  choose 2 top yards, and  reply back to Front Yards in Bloom by July 15th WHAT’S NEXT? Your league gives your local yards a better chance in the city-wide judging. By judging, you bump 2 yards into Round 3 of the city-wide judging for 2011 . YOUR 2011 EVENTS Edmonton in Bloom Awards Thursday, August 11th City-wide awards presented at City Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Reception by EFCL Saturday, August 27th Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) will host a reception at Fort Edmonton Park for community leagues captains and for your top 2 addresses. Awards by your community league Community League Day, Saturday, September 17th Some leagues host their own awards. An awards ceremony is a great way to congratulate neighbours and makes a fun event on Community League Day. Learn about how to host an awards ceremony, contact Front Yards in Bloom. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q Who can nominate? A Anyone. Nominations come from postal workers, from gardeners, from community league members, or from neighbours. Q Can I nominate my yard? A Nominations are from one neighbour to another. We discourage self-nominations. Q Can I nominate my friend? A You can nominate their yard, but not the people. We recognize the results, regardless of who made the effort. Q What if I don’t want a nomination? A Front Yards in Bloom respects the privacy of homeowners. If requested, any address will be removed from nomination. Q What kinds of yards can I nominate? A Nominations are for front yards OR for side yards. But not private backyards. Q Who gets a sign? A Every nominated yard will receive a sign and a certificate.