For the next two Saturdays, the Flint Farmers’ Market will be in full bloom with its popular event, Flower Daze. The event is sponsored by Bishop International Airport and attracts thousands of visitors to Downtown Flint, according to Market Manager Karianne Martus. There will be eight to 10 flower sellers and growers, and the pavilion will be filled to the brink with flowers and plants. Flower Daze is in its first year at the new location. At the old market Karianne reports that around 4,500 attended the event. “Overall, the number of people visiting the market is double from the old market, so we’re anticipating about 7,000-8000 people this year.” MSU Junior Master Gardeners and For-Mar Nature Preserve will offer education and activities in the Pavilion at the all-day event. A free potting class is scheduled on May 23 at 9am on the Front Plaza as well as live entertainment from 10am to 2pm. There will be a huge variety of hanging baskets, potted plants, yard art, and flats of flowers and vegetables to choose from, according to Karianne.
Flint, Michigan – April 24, 2015 – The City of Flint has been named a “Tree City USA” for the 15th consecutive year by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the City’s effective urban forest management. To receive this honor, Flint and its partner the Genesee Conservation District, met the Tree City USA program’s four requirements of having either a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
On September 12-14, Flint Michigan’s Saginaw Street and Downtown’s Flat Lot were crowded with thousands partaking in the 7th-annual event that drew motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country. The schedule included police officer training, a freestyle stunt exhibition and a biker fashion show.
