Green Venture empowers Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion.

Land Acknowledgement

Green Venture’s operation center, EcoHouse, is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, and Attawandaron nations, within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.  We acknowledge that Green Venture is a part of this agreement and we are committed to being stewards of the land. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous peoples – including the Métis and Inuit – from across Turtle Island (North America). We are committed to reconciliation and protecting the land for those who will come after us. We continue to learn about the rich history of Turtle Island and its Indigenous Peoples so that we can better understand our roles as Treaty People, neighbours, partners and caretakers.

Discover Green Venture

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Energy

Taking action on climate change can happen in your own home with energy audits and retrofits that save energy and save you money. Our team walks you through the changes you can make and the supports to get you there.
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Community Greening

Our team inspires community members to manage rain where it falls, reducing water pollution and flooding, making grey spaces green, and helping to grow our urban forest, by providing knowledge, tools, and incentives.
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Eco-Education

Our Environmental Experiential Learning Programs provide meaningful, authentic, and immersive environmental learning opportunities to Hamilton youth in classrooms, at EcoHouse, and in the community.
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Gardening

EcoHouse’s 2 acres of food gardens, trees, and native plants allows our team to teach our community to grow green with hands-on demonstrations and programming.
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Youth Programs

Our Youth Engagement Programs provide opportunities for youth to get involved and make a real difference for their community and the planet.
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Glen Manor History

In 2003, the 1850s stone building known as Glen Manor became the “EcoHouse”, serving as Green Venture’s office and a demonstration site for various green initiatives.

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