Bloom Archives
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
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Work on Prairie of Native Plants Underway at Goat Farm Park
While you may have noticed work at Goat Farm Park near the junction of High Street and East Winslow Road as the City of…
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Four Earth Week Events Set for April
These family-friendly Earth Week activities include two paddle events on Griffy Lake, a tree survey, and solar-cooked pizza.
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Dr. Seuss’ Characters Come Alive at Monroe County Public Library Event
The Monroe County Public Library expects about 500 children to attend this year’s Seusspicious Behavior event, which celebrates Read Across America Day.
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Leisure Companion Program Ensures Everyone Gets to Play
Parks and Rec program partners participants with disabilities with volunteer companions for additional support during inclusive activities.
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100 Reasons to Love Bloomington (August Cover Story)
BY CARMEN SIERING WITH BARB BERGGOETZ & ELISABETH ANDREWS, ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE CAGLE It’s a wonderful town. It was no easy task honing down the…
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Kid City: A Day Camp Experience that Can Inform a Lifetime
BY BARB BERGGOETZ Katie Stoker remembers outdoor field trips the most — traipsing around state parks, taking in nature centers. Being a foodie, she…
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Summer in Bloomington Means Concerts in Parks
BY DANIEL MORGAN Summers in Bloomington appeal to residents for a number of reasons: the tranquility of the largely vacant campus and less-crowded city;…
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Award-Winning Salsa Recipes: Specialty Salsa
Bloomingfoods and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department cohosted the 24th annual Salsa Contest during the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market on August 25. The Salsa…
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Award-Winning Salsa Recipes: Raw Salsa
Bloomingfoods and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department cohosted the 24th annual Salsa Contest during the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market on August 25. The Salsa…