America in Bloom

The results are in! Columbia received a four bloom rating (out of five) at the America In Bloom Symposium in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 2-4. Columbia received special recognition in the Community Involvement area. Read the score sheet for our size category and the judges' full report.

View the City Channel video about Columbia's participation in America In Bloom.

This year Columbia participated in America In Bloom, a national program created in 2001 to promote community beautification, cleanliness and environmental efforts. More than 150 communities have participated in the program, which evaluates how municipal, commercial and residential factors contribute to overall community appearance.

Two America in Bloom judges visited Columbia on June 23 and 24. You can read their tour schedule. They evaluated eight areas of Columbia:

1. Tidiness
2. Environmental Effort
3. Community Involvement
4. Heritage Preservation
5. Urban Forestry
6. Landscaped Areas
7. Floral Displays
8. Turf and Groundcovers

Columbia submitted a municipal information form earlier this year to tell the judges about our activities related to these eight areas. A "show book" with information from our form highlighted with photos and graphics is also available for you to download.

Meet The Judges

To learn more about Columbia's participation in America In Bloom, contact Leigh Britt, Volunteer Coordinator, at 573-874-7504 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

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updated 10-29-08