Bruderheim is a 2019 National Winner in theCommunities in Bloom Programto enhance green spaces in communities and whose motto is “People, Plants & Pride...Growing Together”
WALKER MUSEUM
The Walker School houses artifacts and hosts educational events to preserve Bruderheim’s heritage. Our museum is open by appointment and on Canada Day. We’ve got an extensive and great history!
Our Community Gardens are a food sustainability, educational experience for all members of the community. They make great use of the land and they are esthetically pleasing. Our goal is that the produce is donated to the County Food Bank. Come and pitch in!
GALACTIC COMMUNITY GARDENS
We belong to Alberta Agricultural Societies
We are volunteer driven and not-for-profit organizations whose mandate and diversity make us valuable to the communities that we serve.
As a group, individual Alberta Ag Societies adhere to the legislated MANDATE OF ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
“The object of a society is to encourage improvement in agriculture and enhanced quality of life for persons living in the community by developing educational programs, events, services and facilities”
We belong to the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS)
Alberta Ag Societies are volunteer driven and not-for-profit organizations whose mandate and diversity make them valuable to the communities that they serve.
As a group, individual Alberta Ag Societies adhere to the legislated MANDATE OF ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
“The object of a society is to encourage improvement in agriculture and enhanced quality of life for persons living in the community by developing educational programs, events, services and facilities”
We belong to the best of the best! The Alberta Assoc. of Ag Societies advocates for and provides resources to their membership of 293 Agricultural Societies.
OUR OWN SOCIETY
We are a stand-alone, not-for-profit community agricultural society. We perform many services and put on special events for the enjoyment and education, for our residents.
Bruderheim is a “blooming” success and has been awarded the winner in our population category at the 2019 National Communities in Bloom Competition.
The Walker School houses artifacts and hosts educational events to preserve Bruderheims heritage. Open by appointment and on Canada Day. (Thank you to the volunteers from Shell “Caring Days”, pictured above)
We love to pass down gardening skills to the next generation and have them reap the tasty benefits. Food from our gardens also goes to the Bruderheim Food Bank
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FARMERS MARKET
Farmers marketplaces are intended to sell foods directly by farmers to consumers. Support our area farmers and hobby farmers and buy local...the produce is fresh, always.
CRAFT SALES
Crafts sold at craft fairs celebrate the diversity and culture of the community. Buying at craft fairs supports local entrepreneurs and economy. Keep the money at home!
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TREE PLANTING
Hundreds of native species, including fruit species, have been planted to date. Many will be added over time. Trees are planted at the Bruderheim Ag Grounds.
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies is monitoring the Covid19 situation closely and are a great resource of information regarding the pandemic. Please refer to their Covid19 updates by clicking on their link.
“The Town of Bruderheim, AB is participating in the 30th Edition of Communities in Bloom in theClass of Champions category, along with Bay Roberts NL; Melfort SK and Stonewall MB”.
The community will be rated from 1 to 5 Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. Also, they will aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in their 5-Bloom rating.
The Communities in Bloomjudges, Larry Hall from Buena Vista SK and Mohammad Asadian from Richmond BC, will be evaluating Bruderheim on July 21-22-23 2024. (The community would like to remind all businesses and residents to tidy up their property before the judges arrive).
The National and International results will be announced in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from October 17th to 20th 2024, during the National Symposium on Parks & Grounds and the National & International Awards.
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit volunteer and partnership-driven organization that uses a multi-tiered competitive evaluation process to foster community strength, involvement, and continuous improvement. This is accomplished by nurturing environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces, and heritage conservation in cultural and natural environments encompassing municipal, residential, commercial, and institutional spaces.
Our vision is to inspire all communities to enhance the quality of life and our environment through people and plants to create community pride. “Growing Great Places Together” is our slogan, and it captures the essence of the program.
All those involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of
their efforts, benefiting all of society by providing real and