America in Bloom

05/20/2026

Love this project in Lake Orion, Michigan!

05/19/2026

We had an amazing webinar today, "How to Start a 501(c)(3) for Your Local In Bloom program. Thank you so much to Craig Baldridge of Shawnee Hills Blooms in Ohio for guiding us through this topic. Many America in Bloom communities dream of taking their local efforts to the next level by forming a nonprofit organization. But figuring out how to actually do it can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What does it cost? Who should be involved? How do you keep it running smoothly once it’s formed? Watch the webinar recording to get answers to these questions - and so much more!

Many America in Bloom communities dream of taking their local effor...

05/13/2026

🌼 Please join us in welcoming the Town of Berthoud, CO to the America in Bloom family. Known as the “Garden Spot of Colorado,” Berthoud is a vibrant and growing community that blends small-town charm, scenic beauty, and a strong sense of community pride. From its welcoming downtown to its commitment to enhancing quality of life, Berthoud is a wonderful addition to the America in Bloom network. 🌸

05/13/2026

Congratulations to AIB Advisor Debbie Hamrick for this honor! We are so proud of you!

Please join us in congratulating CALS alumna Debbie Hamrick for receiving an honorary doctorate from NC State at Spring Commencement! 🎓👏

Hamrick, a 2023 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award winner, had a successful career in specialty crops and horticulture. As the director of specialty crops at the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation for nearly 20 years, Hamrick supported everything from pollinators to rural economic development in North Carolina.

Learn more about Hamrick and her career at the link in our comments. 💬

05/10/2026

AIB Advisors Brent Pemberton and Steve Zwiep are in Eustis, FL, and Foley, AL this week. Eustis is a charming lakefront community known for its historic downtown; Foley is a growing Gulf Coast community known for its beautiful parks.

05/05/2026

Have you thought of taking your local In Bloom efforts to the next level by forming a nonprofit organization but you have no idea where to begin? Then join us for a free webinar on May 19 at 12 ET. You will learn the key steps and paperwork involved in setting up your nonprofit; how to structure your board and bylaws for success; typical costs and timelines to expect; and much more. This webinar will be presented by Craig Baldridge of Shawnee Hills, Ohio. You will hear the story of how Shawnee Hills Blooms became a reality and the lessons they learned along the way. Join us to discover how forming a nonprofit can help your community bloom bigger, brighter, and better.

Many America in Bloom communities dream of taking their local efforts to the next level by forming a nonprofit organization. But figuring out how to actually do it can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What does it cost? Who should be involved? How do you keep it running smoothly once it’s fo...

05/04/2026

Fantastic afternoon in East Canfield Village in Detroit celebrating a grant the organizations Canfield Consortium and Creating Habitats for Pollinators received from AIB and Canadian National Railway Company. These two non-profit organizations collaborated on the project, “Sustainable Detroit - Connecting East Canfield Village through Pollinators, Parks, & People.” The project promotes community revitalization, sustainability, and biodiversity in by enhancing pollinator-friendly landscapes while fostering community engagement and ecological education.

05/04/2026

Wonderful morning in Orion Township, Michigan celebrating a grant the community received from AIB and Canadian National Railway Company. The Historic Heritage Landscape Revitalization Project represents a unique opportunity to unite environmental stewardship, community engagement, and historic preservation in one living landscape.