Green Venture empowers Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion.
Land Acknowledgement
Green Venture recognizes that 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 also part of this agreement and 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 inherit it. We recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.
Discover Green Venture
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.
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.
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.
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.
Youth Programs
Our Youth Engagement Programs provide opportunities for youth to get involved and make a real difference for their community and the planet.
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.
Our Core Values
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