Orangeville Communities in Bloom

07/11/2022

The Judges are Coming!!! Community in Bloom is back this year, and the judges will be here July 12-14. Please see link for more information https://www.orangeville.ca/modules/news/en?fbclid=IwAR3oLWgh9LvwnQZ6qtq9QtrIDNYJ6RbMnHCrK3KaTcf1lAIhnoJ_twUKwb8

07/04/2022

ENTRY EXTENDED

The Bloomin' Garden Contest is back!! The entry deadline has been extended to August 12. Please go to data.orangeville.ca and under the App section search for the 2022 Communities in Bloom Garden Showcase. Let's see those beautiful gardens!!!

11/23/2021

2021 was another good year for the Orangeville Urban Harvest Program with 815 pounds of local apples, pears, grapes & vegetables picked and donated to the Orangeville Food Bank. Thanks to all the volunteers & homeowners.

09/09/2021

🌳 Let's make Orangeville a greener community! 🌳
Pre-registration is mandatory for this event. Details at
https://cvc.ca/event/orangeville-community-tree-planting/

Sustainable Orangeville and Credit Valley Conservation have planned a Community Tree Planting for October 2, starting at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is mandatory.

08/06/2021

Sustainable Orangeville has announced the winners of the 2021 Bloomin‘ Gardens Showcase. The showcase event, which is part of the Communities in Bloom program, is a fun competition for local gardeners. Winners were presented with certificates and prizes by Councillor Grant Peters and Matthew Smith of Sustainable Orangeville. https://www.orangeville.ca/en/news/winners-announced-in-orangeville-s-bloomin-garden-showcase.aspx

06/28/2021

Bike Fact Friday. Did you know that a bicycle is 20 times cheaper to maintain a bicycle than a car? When we talk about swapping vehicle trips for bicycle trips when and where we can, we often think about benefits like emissions reductions, health, and air quality. But the financial savings associated with biking as a form of active transportation are pretty sweet too! Check out the bicycle repair services offered by Cycling Elements! Visit joinindufferin.com/bikemonth to submit your photo, or, a written description, of each item.

06/15/2021

It's back! The Annual Bloomin' Garden Showcase. 🌷
Submit your garden pics at https://www.orangeville.ca/CiB-garden-showcase/

Sustainable Orangeville is inviting residents to show off their gardens as the Bloomin’ Garden Showcase returns this summer. The event begins June 14 and runs until July 7, with eight categories.This year, the Bloomin’ Garden Showcase entries and viewing sites are all online. Gardeners may submit their photos to https://www.orangeville.ca/CiB-garden-submission/. Entries will be accepted until July 7, so don’t miss out on the fun! https://www.orangeville.ca/en/news/bloomin-garden-showcase-returns-to-orangeville.aspx

06/09/2021

Climate Action in Dufferin, Sustainable Orangeville, and Cycling Elements are challenging you to get on your bike this June to celebrate Bike Month! Get active, enjoy the outdoors, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while exploring the bicycle-friendly spaces and

05/28/2021

Bike Month is May 31 to June 30. Sustainable Orangeville is looking for public input for locations to place bike racks in town. An online form is available at https://www.orangeville.ca/bike-racks/

04/16/2021

Sustainable Orangeville presents the virtual Backyard Hen Workshop with author Lorraine Johnson. Register at www.orangeville.ca/Earth-Week-2021

04/14/2021

Nominations are now open for the Sustainable Orangeville Environmental Awards! Deadline to submit is April 30.
https://forms.orangeville.ca/Environmental-Sustainability-Awards