Category: In the Community

  • Front Yard Nominations — All done!!

    Nominations for our Front Yard Recognition Program have now ended and our volunteers are ensuring each nominated home in Sherwood Park and Ardrossan has received a sign for their front yard. In the coming week, our volunteers will choose the inspiring yards that they want to feature. Watch for pictures of these yards in the…

  • Three seated ladies in front of a flower bed.

    Our Public Beds are doing great!!!

    Here we have three volunteers that were working on one of our Craigavon beds. It is looking really great!! Our program relies on volunteers to plant and then weed these beds all summer. Thanks to all these volunteers for their dedication!!! In the spirit of the focus on edible planting, this crew was harvesting kale…

  • Canada Day bed -- flowers forming the Canada flag

    Canada Day Bed Planting

    With thanks to many many Canada Day celebrants, the Canada Day bed was planted!! Thanks to all who helped our volunteers plant the bed. All were welcome to plant — young and mature — and sometimes we had inter-generational planting assistance. Check out the bed near the Randy Rosen Arena as it fills in over…

  • Arbor Day — 2025

    Arbor Day in Strathcona County is a special tradition, connecting Grade 1 students with the vital role trees play in our environment. Seeing them receive their seedlings to plant is always a highlight! Strathcona in Bloom was pleased to support this year’s event, and we thank the three dedicated volunteers from our Board who helped…

  • Big thanks to a fantastic community partner! ðŸŽ‰

    Strathcona in Bloom would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Home Hardware – Sherwood Park for their ongoing and valued support. We’re thrilled to recognize them as a Silver Sponsor for 2025! Their generous contribution specifically supports our popular Front Yard Recognition Program, helping us celebrate the efforts of residents who beautify our community. Thank you, Home Hardware…

  • Upcoming Volunteer Fair

    We will be at the Volunteer Fair on April 28th. Hope to see you there and we can tell you all about the volunteer roles we have to fill this year.

  • Communities in Bloom Week

    This week is Communities in Bloom Week in Strathcona County — as proclaimed by Deputy Mayor Aaron Nelson. The full proclamation is here. “Communities in Bloom Week celebrates the positive impact Communities in Bloom has on communities. Residents of all ages and abilities can make a meaningful impact by volunteering with Strathcona in Bloom. From…