Harrison Communities in Bloom

05/26/2026

Community Planting Day 🌱

Join the Communities in Bloom Committee on June 4 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM for a fun morning of community planting!

Help us create a special soccer ball garden display to celebrate the FIFA World Cup⚽

📍 South east corner of the lagoon where the red and white HHS was planted last year - you'll see us!
🧤 Bring your gardening gloves, a small shovel, and your community spirit!

No green thumb required — just a willingness to help beautify our community. We hope to see you there!

04/28/2026

🌱 Plant Sale at Earth Day in May! 🌼

The Communities in Bloom Committee will be hosting a plant sale at the upcoming Earth Day in May event on May 2 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Memorial Hall (290 Esplanade Ave). Stop by the CiB booth to pick up some new additions for your garden and get a head start on your seasonal planting! Cash only.

👉 Learn more about the event: https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/community/event-calendar/earth-day-may

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Today is a reminder that small, everyday actions like reducing waste, conserving energy, and caring for our natural surroundings can have a big impact.

Continue the momentum and join us for Earth Day in May on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Memorial Hall for a morning of community, sustainability, and hands-on activities.

🌎 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Inside Hall
Learn more about invasive species, connect with the Miami River Streamkeepers Society, recycle your batteries, meet members of the Environmental Committee and explore a variety of local vendors, free coffee and snacks! Bring your curiosity and your used household batteries for recycling!🔋

The first 25 participants who sign up for a FireSmart home assessment will receive a voucher for a discounted FireSmart tree through Minter Gardens.

🎤 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Inside Hall
Presentation by Kelly Phipps on biodiversity in the East Sector and why it matters.

🌱 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Outdoors
Drop-In Activity
Plant scarlet runner beans to take home with Alyssa Dawn and explore the therapeutic benefits of gardening. Then join Elizabeth from Crystal Spirit Yoga for a guided breathwork and awareness session with gentle, gardening-inspired movement. Sponsored by the Communities in Bloom Committee. No experience needed—just come ready to get your hands in the soil.

🍞 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kitchen
Pre-Registration Activity – This Workshop is FULL
Hands-on sourdough workshop with Lou from Wild Bluebell. Learn the basics of making sourdough bread in this beginner-friendly session and take your dough home to bake.

🐻 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Inside Hall
WildSafe BC presentation with Lori Roberts: what to do when you encounter wildlife.

🎶 11:00 AM | Stage
Children’s Activity – Enjoy live music from Zox of the Forest plus kids colouring activities.

🎁 12:00 PM | Inside Hall
Prize Draw! Win 4 YETI tumblers and a $40 gift card to Schi:ya Café.

04/17/2026

We love this message from BC Healthy Communities 💚 and it ties in beautifully with what’s happening right here in Harrison Hot Springs! As part of the Earth Day in May event, the CiB Committee is proud to sponsor a hands-on Plant Your Own Snap Pea Workshop 🌱

Reconnect with nature, mind and body. This unique experience blends horticulture planting with gentle yoga, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of getting your hands in the soil and moving with intention.

Hosted by Alyssa Dawn with a breathing and awareness workshop by Elizabeth Mueller, participants will create their own planted piece to take home - everything you need is included!
✨ Seeds, soil & potting container provided
🧘 Drop-in friendly - come as you are
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Memorial Hall, 290 Esplanade Ave

Take a moment for yourself while learning something new—this is what Earth Day is all about 🌿
🔗 Learn more about the event: https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/community/event-calendar/earth-day-may
🔗 Learn more about therapeutic gardening at: https://www.alyssadawn.com/

Gardening is good medicine — and it's for everyone. Research shows that digging in the soil helps older adults stay active, build confidence, reduce stress, connect with neighbours, and even support cognitive health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tdSymd

03/26/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who purchased seeds through our West Coast Seeds Fundraiser. We raised $207, which will go directly towards fostering civic pride through people and plants here in Harrison Hot Springs. Seeds are expected to arrive during the week of April 13th. We can't wait to see what you can grow!

🌷Can you name these early spring buds, spotted a few weeks ago popping up at Spring Park?

03/17/2026

Just a few more days to order your seeds and support the Communities in Bloom Committee’s efforts to keep Harrison Hot Springs green, vibrant, and full of life! 🌱

The Seed Fundraiser wraps up on March 22, so don’t miss your chance to stock up for spring. From rainbow carrot blends and crisp cucumbers to snap peas and pollinator favourites like bee garden and hummingbird mixes, there’s something for every garden. 🥕🌸 Browse and order online here: https://tinyurl.com/msczvkvh

Your support helps the CiB Committee:
🌷 Enhance and beautify public spaces
🌻 Grow community gardens and pollinator habitats
🌿 Bring people of all ages together through volunteering
🌈 Add more colour, nature, and vibrancy to our neighbourhoods

So far we have raised $191! Thanks to everyone who has ordered – we appreciate your support in helping our community bloom!

03/17/2026

03/02/2026

Spring is almost here, and we’re excited to help make Harrison Hot Springs greener, brighter, and more beautiful for the season ahead and the Communities in Bloom Committee is kicking things off with our Seed Fundraiser on now until March 22!🥕

From rainbow carrot blends and crisp cucumbers to snap peas and pollinator favourites like bee garden and hummingbird mixes - there are so many options to choose from. Take a look and discover the world of seeds! Order your seeds online here: https://tinyurl.com/msczvkvh

Your support helps the CiB Committee:
🌷 Enhance and beautify public spaces
🌻 Grow community gardens and pollinator habitats
🌿 Bring people of all ages together through volunteering
🌈 Add more colour, nature, and vibrancy to our neighbourhoods

Grow something beautiful and give back to your community at the same time! 40% of proceeds go directly toward CiB projects right here Harrison Hot Springs 💚

02/27/2026

Fun Fact Friday ✅ It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week!

Did you know some garden plants can become serious environmental problems? Knotweed is one of the most aggressive invasive plants in BC. It spreads rapidly, damages infrastructure, crowds out native plants, and is extremely difficult to remove once established.

That’s why the Village has a bylaw requiring property owners to prevent and control invasive species like knotweed.

➡ The good news? There are beautiful, eco-friendly alternatives! The Invasive Species Council of BC has even created a handy “Grow Me Instead” resource, to help you choose plants that support local wildlife and help protect our natural spaces. Choosing the right plants helps keep our community healthy, protects biodiversity, and prevents costly invasive species management 🌱

Learn more about invasive species and find environmentally friendly alternatives at: https://tinyurl.com/32w3h2z3

02/27/2026

Welcome to this year's BC CiB Provincial Edition Participant Harrison Communities in Bloom and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. We are excited to see you in the full evaluated program!