Mile of Flowers Plant-In

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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
5:00 PM

As the old saying goes, many hands make light work. The City of Courtenay depends on the many hands of local volunteers for the annual Mile of Flowers Plant-In, a Courtenay tradition that dates back to 1967.

Bring a friend, your family or your group. Find an empty spot anywhere along Cliffe Avenue between 8th and 21st Streets, and start planting! Bring your own gloves and a trowel or spoon for digging. For your safety and enjoyment, please plant safely from the sidewalk, not on the roadside.

The Mile of Flowers was started by "Kath" Kirk, who was inspired by a visit to the �Garden of Greetings� in Brighton, England. That year she planted and nurtured 7,800 seedlings as a welcome to tourists and as a contribution to the Centennial Year. What started out as the initiative of one woman has grown into a beloved annual tradition. Each year, volunteers plant over 35,000 seedlings.

The Mile of Flowers Plant-In will be followed by a free barbeque at Standard Park, courtesy of the City of Courtenay and Courtenay Rotary Club.

For more information, please contact the City of Courtenay Community Services Department at 250-334-4441.