Helping Communities
Flourish
Communities that are more welcoming and vibrant have a competitive advantage in attracting tourists, in stimulating economic development, and creating a thriving place for people to work and live. Success starts with colorful plants and trees, clean and healthy environments, community vitality, and help from America in Bloom.
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Testimonials
“We have benefited from America in Bloom in so many ways. We’ve experienced an overall enhanced sense of community spirit. We are appreciative of the America in Bloom program for inspiring Coshocton to create the positive transformations taking place throughout our community.”
Jan Myers
Roscoe Village Foundation Board,
Coshocton, Ohio
“This initiative has further grown our community into a vibrant, welcoming place where people choose to live, work, and play. It creates a lasting legacy and improves the quality of life for everyone.”
Chris Barnett
Orion Township,
Michigan Supervisor
“We are excited about everything America in Bloom does to help make our community thrive. AIB makes us aware of what we can be and what we can do. You can’t buy that kind of expertise and care. You should be a part of this wonderful organization.”
Mary Hawkins Butler
Mayor of Madison,
Mississippi
“If you’re going to have an economically viable town, you need to have a marketing plan that attracts the customer to come into your town. I look at the America in Bloom program as that marketing plan.”
Nancy Chennault
Castle Rock,
Washington
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Scroll down the page to learn about the AIB programs available to help your community. See a list of communities involved in America in Bloom programs.
List of Participating Communities –
Current & Past
See how communities are inspired and transformed by participating in our programs. Click through stories below. Or visit our YouTube channel to see videos from AIB mayors and community volunteers about how AIB is helping to transform their communities.
The Logan (Ohio) In Bloom Committee reached out to our local High School Music Department to create a video that highlighted Logan In Bloom. Working with a local videographer, the students created their own version of a professional in-studio recording of the “Garden Song” which fit perfectly with the efforts being made for downtown Logan. They ...
“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.”
“AIB provided the cohesive framework to draw all the volunteer, civic and governmental organizations into the same room to better coordinate the beautification efforts.”
Learn how one Kentucky Community embraced change and saw transformation occur.
Ironton, Ohio embraced America in Bloom principles and ideas to generate programs that provide the motivation and energy to plant pride in their community.
Morro Bay is along the Central Coast of California. Their In Bloom efforts are a story of cooperation and celebration.
Belpre, Ohio, has always claimed the name “Beautiful Prairie;” however, it’s only lately they reclaimed the spirit of their name.
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.
Wow! is the only word to describe the public/community art program in Ottawa, Illinois.
Meet the Castle Rock "Water Wizards of Fertilizer Friday" fame.
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.
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.