Four Programs to Make Your Community More Beautiful and Vibrant

Choose an America in Bloom program that provides the framework for continued improvements focused on helping your community be the best it can be. 

Participate in the National Awards Program for in-person coaching by a team of specially trained America in Bloom advisors, and receive a detailed community evaluation that offers comprehensive recommendations for community transformation. 

Sign up for the Growing Vibrant Communities self-assessment program to help you identify community strengths and weaknesses.  

Attend the Symposium and Awards Celebration for education, idea sharing, learning tours, awards celebrations, and networking.

Apply for an “EcoConnexions from the Ground Up” grant. Through our partnership with the CN Railway, AIB administers this beautification and greening grant program for communities along CN-owned railroad tracks.  Learn more.

PROGRAMS
Be Inspired

Success Stories in Bloom

See how communities are inspired and transformed by participating in our programs.

  • Portsmouth, Ohio

    “Beautification is important because it says that someone cares. Plants and trees soften public spaces and give pleasure to people who crave a connection with nature in their lives. The appeal of a clean city with flowers and trees that are cared for also attracts tourists and businesses.”

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  • Lewisburg, West Virginia

    “AIB provided the cohesive framework to draw all the volunteer, civic and governmental organizations into the same room to better coordinate the beautification efforts.”

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  • Madisonville, Kentucky

    Learn how one Kentucky Community embraced change and saw transformation occur.

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  • Ironton, Ohio

    Ironton, Ohio embraced America in Bloom principles and ideas to generate programs that provide the motivation and energy to plant pride in their community.

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  • Morro Bay, California

    Morro Bay is along the Central Coast of California. Their In Bloom efforts are a story of cooperation and celebration.

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  • Belpre, Ohio

    Belpre, Ohio, has always claimed the name “Beautiful Prairie;” however, it’s only lately they reclaimed the spirit of their name.

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  • Brewton, Alabama

    Brewton, Alabama demonstrates that when it comes to making the America in Bloom program work for a community, “taking care of business” the AIB way provides opportunities for businesses to take care of you.

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  • Ottawa, Illinois

    Wow! is the only word to describe the public/community art program in Ottawa, Illinois.

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  • Castle Rock, Washington

    Meet the Castle Rock "Water Wizards of Fertilizer Friday" fame.

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Dig Deeper

The resource library provides guidance about the value of community beautification, heritage preservation, environmental awareness, and volunteer involvement. Explore articles, innovative best ideas developed by America in Bloom communities, engaging videos, and more.

RESOURCES
An All-Volunteer Effort

America in Bloom is an all-volunteer effort at both the local and national levels, including our Board of Directors, professional Advisors, and committee members. A passion for more beautiful, self-sustaining, and livable communities drives our volunteer involvement.

As a non-profit, contributions and sponsorships provide critical financial support to our mission.

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