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Job Opportunity - Climate Change-Sustainability Coordinator

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 11:22

Green Venture is looking for an outgoing, dynamic individual with experience in greenhouse gas (inventorying, mitigation, adaptation) and sustainability issues to join our team. Green Venture offers a meaningful opportunity for employment with a flexible schedule and a supportive environment. Our work environment will allow you to develop a wide range of skills and expertise while helping to improve the health of our community.

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REMINDER - Green Venture is OPEN SATURDAY OCT 13 for My Green Adventures

Submitted by Michael Gemmell on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 10:35

Good morning!

Don't forget that SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH is our open house event, My Green Adventures!  EcoHouse will be open to the public from 10AM to 3PM.  There will be activities for kids, several partner organizations in attendance, two of Hamilton's best food trucks, tours, product sales and much more!  If you haven't visited us yet, this is a great opportunity to see EcoHouse for the first time!  If you've come by before, we have several new features at the house that you should definitely come and see!

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October is Climate Change Month - Sign the Charter!

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:02

October is Climate Change month in Hamilton. If Climate Change is important to you, please consider signing the Hamilton Climate Change Charter (only takes a few minutes).

Please also circulate this widely as we need more voices and more action.

Here's the link to the Charter: http://bit.ly/SgfJd1 (copy and past into your browser)

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*OPEN HOUSE* My Green Adventures - Saturday October 13th

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:36

Join us at EcoHouse on Saturday October 13th as Green Venture hosts our 2012 open house, My Green Adventures!  

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Fall Garden Events: Oliver's Garden Project Harvest Breakfast Fundraiser (Sept 29), Bulb and Perennial Exchange (Sept 22), Community Garden Clean-up (Oct 13)

Submitted by Jordan Fysh on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 11:05

_______________SUMMARY OF EVENTS________________

*Bulb and Perennial Exchange: Sat. Sept 22nd, 10am-12pm, Bartonville Neighbourhood Community Garden at Faith Lutheran Church (1907 King St. E.)

*Oliver’s Garden Project Harvest Breakfast Fundraiser featuring free food and workshops for the whole family: Sat. Sept 29th, 10am-2pm, Gage Park (see below for details) 

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FUELING CHANGE: A SMALL GAUGE THAT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 11:49
Over the course of the next four months Green Venture will be participating in the Shell Fuelling Change project that could see us be the beneficiaries of a $25,000 grant. In the past you have supported Green Venture and now we’re looking for your help! Money will be granted on a vote driven basis and we could use your simple click of a button. THE PROJECT Did you know that the average person is emitting 10% more CO2 when driving their car due to underinflated tires? That means a bigger dent in your wallet and a bigger impact on our environment.
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Black Out Speak Out - Silence is Not and Option!

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 11:17

As our parliament considers a budget bill that would vastly transform our environmental protections in the absence of transparent public discussion, Green Venture is joining with colleagues across the country to say: Silence is Not an Option.

Today, with over 500 other groups, we’re sending a single, unified message to decision-makers: Protect our Canadian values.  Our land, water, and climate. Our communities.  Our human rights and democracy.

Send a message now to your member of parliament and party leaders.

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Come to Gore Park on Bike to Work Day, Monday May 28

Submitted by Jordan Fysh on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 15:00

Bike to Work Day is Monday May 28th.

We want all cyclists to:

Register to Pledge to cycle on Bike to Work Day - go to http://www.biketoworkday.ca
Cycle to work on Bike to Work Day - May 28
Meet at Gore Park (King & James) on May 28 from 7:30 - 8:30 am for a pre-workday Celebration & Re-fuel on healthy snacks and drink

Bring a friend or join a Group Ride for your Bike to Work Day ride to make a bigger statement for cycling in Hamilton.  Please forward this email to everyone. 

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Call for Nominations - Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 12:03

Call for Nominations:

Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee seeks nominations for the 2011 Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year Awards.

If you know an individual or organization that deserves recognition for their environmental work, please nominate them for an Environmentalist of the Year award.

Merit awards are available and are perfect for youth, an employee, a friend, or a special volunteer.

Visit this link for more info: www.eoyawards.org

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Seedy Saturday 2012 - Feb 18th, 11am-4pm

Submitted by Michael Gemmell on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 11:31

Come celebrate gardening at Seedy Saturday 2012
Saturday, February 18, 11-4 at Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E

Learn about local community gardens and organizations, get seeds through exchanges and vendors, attend workshops, meet other gardening enthusiasts, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes.

Brought to you by the Hamilton Community Garden Network (HCGN) supported by Canadian Organic Growers, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Green Venture.

Entrance by donation. Site fully accessible.

Here at all the details:

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Doors Open Hamilton 2013

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My Green Adventures 

Visit Glen Manor during Doors Open Hamilton weekend 

Sat May 4 - 10 am - 4 pm

Sun May 5 - 12 pm - 4pm

Help us maintain our east Hamilton heritage site: buy a Glen Manor history booklet for $2.00 or make a donation to Green Venture. 

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