CUPW 730, along with our partners the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Horticultural Society, are launching a new year of Front Yards in Bloom; a beloved tradition for gardeners, yard enthusiasts and community members. Since 1999, CUPW Local 730, the Edmonton Horticultural Society and the City of Edmonton have celebrated citizens who work hard to make their space beautiful. 

It’s easy to do! Help by nominating a customer’s beautiful yard, public space or balcony along your delivery route. Lawn signs will be placed on nominated yards along with a brochure of recognition. Customers are very appreciative when their yard is nominated by their delivery person. This program helps to foster community connections and is good public relations for our Local. Over 6000 yards were nominated last year with approximately ⅓ (2000) nominated by CUPW members. Even if you don’t deliver mail you can nominate yards around your neighbourhood.

You can nominate directly on the City of Edmonton website at www.frontyardsinbloom.ca. On the form, please, indicate you are a postal worker. You can also take a picture of the yard to submit as well. If you would like to download and print the form, you can do so HERE.

Printed nomination forms are also distributed at depots and the EMPP.  Completed nomination forms can be dropped off or faxed to the Union office (780 423-2883) or emailed to KATHLEEN MPULUBUSI at kmpulu@gmail.com.

The Deadline for Nominations is July 4

Front Yards in Bloom helps to foster our connection to our communities and gives a positive image to postal workers and CUPW. It can also help brighten up the work day seeing some of the beautiful front yards!

Kathleen Mpulubusi, Front Yards in Bloom Coordinator