Enrollment open for America in Bloom Community Beautification Programs

Communities can now enroll in the 2024 America in Bloom programs, which focus on transforming towns and cities through beautification initiatives.

AIB program participation empowers communities to become more beautiful by encouraging the use of colorful plants and trees, enjoying clean environments and experiencing increased community vitality.

AIB recently launched a new tiered participation system. Levels 1 and 2 provide opportunities for communities to conduct a self-evaluation of the strengths and opportunities for improvement, either working alone (Level 1) or with the aid of a trained AIB adviser (Level 2).

Level 3 enrollment, which is open now through Feb. 28, sends a pair of AIB advisers to visit the community and results in a comprehensive written report of how the community scores against a grid covering seven areas: community vitality, floral impact, landscaped areas, urban forestry, environmental initiatives, celebrating heritage and overall impression.

Level 3 enrollment culminates with participation and recognition at the annual Educational Symposium and Awards Program held each fall. This year’s symposium is Sept. 28-30 in Spartanburg and Greenwood, South Carolina.

More than 300 communities of all sizes across the country participate in AIB programs. AIB has promoted the value of horticultural products and the industry for 24 years. The independent nonprofit organization promotes nationwide beautification programs and personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.

Registration for AIB programs is available at americainbloom.org.