The Village of Clinton received a four-bloom rating and a special mention for the Horticultural Displays and Tidiness at Clinton’s Eco Depot during the 2014 National Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Charlottetown, PEI.
Clinton competed in the Up to 1,000 population category against Arnold’s Cove, Newfoundland Labrador; Kinistino, Saskatchewan; Pugwash, Nova Scotia; and Valhalla Centre, Alberta.
“Through their volunteer efforts, Clinton’s Eco Depot staff has created a uniquely attractive approach to their site by repurposing discarded items as planters and yard art,” wrote national volunteer judges Steve Preston and Gail Pearcey.
“Colourful displays of annuals welcome site users, the site is extremely tidy, and some users are donating beverage containers which have refundable deposits so that funds can be raised for onsite horticultural needs.”