“People and community growing together, committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification.”

About Pugwash Communities in Bloom

Video of Pugwash Residents sharing what Communities in Bloom means to the Village.

History

December 2005: Formation of Pugwash Communities in Bloom.
2007: 5 Blooms out of a possible 5 Blooms, provincial competition
2008: 4 Blooms in national competition
2011: 4 Blooms in national competition
2014: 5 Blooms, National Winner in the Population Category of under 1000, and Finalist in Youth Involvement for the PeaceGround
2017: Class of Champions with 5 Blooms (Silver), winner for Outstanding Achievement in Community Involvement for the Pugwash in Bloom 2017 Calendar, shortlisted for Outstanding Achievement for Community of Gardeners and Environmental Action.
2022: Winner Class of Champions – Small Category with 5 Blooms (Silver), with Special mention for Prospering Partnerships; Winner of the Outstanding Achievement for Community Involvement
2023: Pugwash, recipient of the 2023 NS Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award

Welcome to Pugwash

Click to view our 2022 Village Profile for Communities in Bloom

PeaceGround in Eaton Park

Projects

With the support and partnerships of Municipal and Village governments, area businesses, not-for-profit organizations and residents, Pugwash Communities in Bloom has grown to be a vital and collaborative force in the community, working to improve the quality of life by fostering community pride, beautification, and environmental awareness.

Sample projects from 2017 – 2024 include:

Earth Day Community Litter Clean-up; Pugwash Waste Disposal Sheet
Community Pride in Action Program, recognizing contributors to village life
Annual Spring Garden Plant and Tree Sale
‘Welcome to Pugwash’ banners displayed in the village and approaches
Participation in the Gathering of the Clans and Pugwash HarbourFest
Landscape work in the village gardens, including the triangle, post office, playground area in Eaton Park
Procurement and planting of street planters, window boxes, historical installations
Educational outreach: workshops, lectures and hands-on demonstrations, including Eco Seminars and Indigenous educational sessions
Great Pugwash Tree survey and plantings, Urban Forestry Strategy Plans, Pugwash Great Tree Blitz 2020
Fundraising, including award-winning calendars, community events
‘Take Me’ Flowers sharing the comfort and joy
Development of The PeaceGround Project in Eaton Park
Peace Quotes in Stone Project in Eaton Park
Support of Cyrus Eaton Elementary School Garden and the Open Hamper Food Bank Garden
Winterscape with wreaths and seasonal lights on bridge, in Eaton Park, Farmers’ Market, Old Train Station, Cenotaph, Eaton Park and village streets, Treefest and Festival of Lights.
Pugwash Open Air Gallery – outdoor art installations in partnership with artists, businesses and the village and Art in the Park as part of Pugwash Harbourfest; POAG Website highlighting Pugwash’s culture and heritage.
Advocacy to government and public: environmental and property cleanups, promoting best practices.