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Fight Crime with AIB!

Don't miss the next free webinar from AIB, presented this Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. EDT. Research has suggested that city environments with more green space may have lower crime levels. In this webinar, Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University, will provide an overview of what the verdict says from recent research on this subject. Budgets for cities and municipalities are tight, but participation in America in Bloom may be one of the best investments a city can make!

 


Eating Your Landscape

We know that nicely lanscaped areas increase property values and decrease crime, but they can also serve as a solution to hunger. Check out this TED talk on rethinking how public spaces can be used for the greater public good through edible landscaping.

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Vote for Your Favorite Flower

Public voting for the American Garden Award, the nation's only flower popularity contest, is now open. This is a unique opportunity for the public to select a specific flower that they think has the most appealing garden characteristics. Each of the four entries can be seen online or at any one of the 31 trial gardens across the United States.

 


Create the Magic!

The 2013 America in Bloom Symposium & Awards will be held in Orlando, Florida, September 19-21. This year's program is packed with outstanding education, exciting tours, and of course two of nights awards! Plus, you can extend your stay in a place internationally known for its extraordinary theme parks and fantastic weather.

Click here to check out all of the details and to register today.


The Value of Trees: A Zero-Sum Tally?
By Dr. Marvin Miller, AIB President 

In last month's e-newsletter there was a report on a new law passed by the state of Maryland. The law states that there shall be "no net loss" of trees in the state. Recognizing that sometimes a tree must be removed, the law requires that it be replaced. In economics, this is referred to as a zero-sum game, noting that positives and negatives must tally to zero.

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Have a story to share? We would love to hear from you! Tell us about AIB activities in your community, or let us know about a community you have visited that should get involved with AIB. E-mail your story to Laura Kunkle, LKunkle@ofa.org