Congratulations Greendale for participating in the America in Bloom (AIB) competition. Two new perusing pairs of eyes peered through your parks, neighborhoods and business districts June 22nd and 23rd. All this to determine and praise your community’s progress in discovering and touting its hidden amenities and attributes, improving the quality of life of its citizens, as well as becoming a destination to live, work or recreate.
Of course these eyes belong to the America in Bloom judges who are evaluating Greendale‘s AIB effort. America in Bloom is indeed a total community building endeavor disguised as a beautification program. The eight criteria judged – Tidiness, Environmental Effort, Community Involvement, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscaped Areas, Floral Display and Turf and Groundcover – are designed to bring communities and people out of closets of obscurity to discover the many facets of their hidden gems or expertise. The judges provide seasoned insight and consultation toward improvement and their recommendations will further help Greendale promote a holistic, functional community.
The fact is, AIB has participated with 172 communities in 38 states, not to mention being presented the American Horticultural Society’s prestigious “Great American Gardener’s Award”. Their non-profit status, as well as their volunteer board and judges, offer sustainable solutions in view of budget busting economies, out-sourcing, mobile lifestyles and environmental trends.
The culmination of this friendly competition is detailed in a 25 page (+/-) scoring and consultation document presented at the Awards Ceremony and Educational Symposium, held this year in beautiful Hershey, Pa. October 1st and 2nd. While top awards are earned by those who garner the most points among the eight criteria, truly all participants are winners by virtue of completing the course. Surveys confirm many attendees benefit most from the open discussion time with their peer cities which is hosted by the judges at the symposium.
In conclusion, a healthy, functional community is like a loving extended family where each individual is valued for their intrinsic worth and contribution. A true sense of community is a thing of great beauty. For more information, check out the AIB website at americainbloom.org. Our sincere thanks to Greendale’s America in Bloom Committee, the support of the municipality, businesses, volunteers and everyone who supported this critical, herculean effort.
Bill Hahn, Diana K.Weiner
2009 America in Bloom Judges
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
We're in the Home Stretch
The judges will be here Monday and Tuesday of next week (June 22nd and 23rd). Please take a little time this weekend to tidy-up your yard, help your neighbor, pick up some trash around your neighborhood...every little bit helps. This is a community-wide effort!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Projects That Need Completing
Jaycee Park - painting and clean-up, move wood fiber on June 8th
Community Center Park Sign - painting
Annex Door - Painting, Emmons Family
Door Hanger Delivery - around Village, Emmons Family and GONA
76th and Grange - Garbage Clean-up (SE and SW corners)
Bridge Heads on Northway & Schoolway - weeding/planting
Greendale High School - Screening around back air system and flag pole
If you or your family would be interested in helping to complete any of these projects, please contact the Greendale Park & Recreation Department at 414-423-2790.
Community Center Park Sign - painting
Annex Door - Painting, Emmons Family
Door Hanger Delivery - around Village, Emmons Family and GONA
76th and Grange - Garbage Clean-up (SE and SW corners)
Bridge Heads on Northway & Schoolway - weeding/planting
Greendale High School - Screening around back air system and flag pole
If you or your family would be interested in helping to complete any of these projects, please contact the Greendale Park & Recreation Department at 414-423-2790.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Greendale Middle School Creates New Entry Garden
On Friday, May 22nd 6th graders from Greendale Middle School created a new entry gardenCub Scout Pack 505 Garlic Mustard Clean-up
On May 12th Canterbury's Cub Scout Pack 505 cleaned-up Garlic Mustard in the Canterbury woods
Welcome to Greendale Sign Spruce Up
On a suggestion from our 2008 America in Bloom Judges, the DPW has been working hard on sprucing up the "Welcome to Greendale" signs around the Village.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Greendale Competes in America in Bloom Again!
GREENDALE, WI. The Village of Greendale announced it will participate for the second straight year in America in Bloom, a national campaign and contest dedicated to promoting beautification and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
During the unique and friendly contest, Greendale will compete against communities of similar size located across the United States and will be evaluated on eight criteria: floral displays, environmental awareness, landscaped areas, tidiness, urban forestry, heritage preservation, turf and groundcovers, and community involvement. Judging by representatives of the national organization will occur on June 22 and June 23.
The community-wide effort is being coordinated by the Greendale Park and Recreation Department, the Greendale Community Education Council, and the Village of Greendale. Residents, business owners, school groups, church groups, environmental clubs, scout troops, and community organizations are participating in this initiative by cleaning, painting, weeding and planting throughout the community.
In 2008, representatives from America in Bloom visited Greendale during the competition and were highly impressed with “The Garden Community.” As a result, the Village received several awards including a national criteria award for urban forestry, recognition for its heritage preservation, recognition as ‘community of the year’ in its population category, and the prestigious 5-Bloom Award – Greendale was the only community in the competition to receive this overall award.
Greendale Village President John Hermes looks forward to the community’s participation in the event again this year. “Competing in America in Bloom allowed Greendale to showcase all of our great attributes on a national stage,” said Hermes. “The true value of participation in America in Bloom is seen when citizens, business owners and community organizations work together to enhance the quality of life in our village.”
Greendale is one of three “Greenbelt Communities” in the United States designed by the federal government under the Roosevelt Administration. The community was laid out with a "greenbelt" of parkland, garden areas and farms encircling the urban development. Throughout the past 71 years, Greendale has preserved its rich history and fostered pride in its community.
For more information on America in Bloom, please call the Greendale Park and Recreation Department at (414) 423-2790 or visit the America in Bloom website at http://www.americainbloom.org/.
During the unique and friendly contest, Greendale will compete against communities of similar size located across the United States and will be evaluated on eight criteria: floral displays, environmental awareness, landscaped areas, tidiness, urban forestry, heritage preservation, turf and groundcovers, and community involvement. Judging by representatives of the national organization will occur on June 22 and June 23.
The community-wide effort is being coordinated by the Greendale Park and Recreation Department, the Greendale Community Education Council, and the Village of Greendale. Residents, business owners, school groups, church groups, environmental clubs, scout troops, and community organizations are participating in this initiative by cleaning, painting, weeding and planting throughout the community.
In 2008, representatives from America in Bloom visited Greendale during the competition and were highly impressed with “The Garden Community.” As a result, the Village received several awards including a national criteria award for urban forestry, recognition for its heritage preservation, recognition as ‘community of the year’ in its population category, and the prestigious 5-Bloom Award – Greendale was the only community in the competition to receive this overall award.
Greendale Village President John Hermes looks forward to the community’s participation in the event again this year. “Competing in America in Bloom allowed Greendale to showcase all of our great attributes on a national stage,” said Hermes. “The true value of participation in America in Bloom is seen when citizens, business owners and community organizations work together to enhance the quality of life in our village.”
Greendale is one of three “Greenbelt Communities” in the United States designed by the federal government under the Roosevelt Administration. The community was laid out with a "greenbelt" of parkland, garden areas and farms encircling the urban development. Throughout the past 71 years, Greendale has preserved its rich history and fostered pride in its community.
For more information on America in Bloom, please call the Greendale Park and Recreation Department at (414) 423-2790 or visit the America in Bloom website at http://www.americainbloom.org/.
Monday, March 16, 2009
America in Bloom Champions Signs Posted
You may have noticed a bright, new, shiny sign posted on the Welcome to Greendale signs. DPW is working hard at posting the America in Bloom Champions signs on most of the Welcome to Greendale signs throughout the Village!
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