With New Years approaching, many of us find ourselves thinking about the future, new beginnings, and upcoming plans. You may be sitting down to write a list of resolutions or preparing for a big party. I find myself thinking of our planet and its future. The commercialization of holidays has led them all to be…
Thank you for a wonderful 2023! Green Venture worked with community members to: Complete three “depave” projects Plant over 2050 trees in Hamilton and 1334 native plants in the community Sell over 568 native plants Save over 53 seed varieties Destroy more than 4,425 spongy moth eggs Collect over 5.8k pieces of litter Swap over…
Just because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean that we can’t appreciate the beauty of our green spaces! On November 26th 2023, Green Venture launched the Urban Gardening Club. We had a great group come out to our first meeting where we enjoyed cookies, urban gardening trivia, and getting to know one another in the beautiful,…
In the face of increasing urbanization and unpredictable weather patterns, managing stormwater flooding has become a pressing concern for our municipality. Traditional solutions can only go so far. Enter green infrastructure- a sustainable approach that not only mitigates flooding but also transforms our urban landscape. The City of Hamilton is planning a Stormwater Incentive Program…
Join the Launch Party to learn how you can get involved with the Urban Gardening Club! Happening November 26th 2-4pm at Pinch, 183 Sherman Ave N. The gardens on Barton St are blooming – but who will take care of them? Gardens need maintenance such as weeding, pruning and litter clean up. Over the years,…
Hamilton, Ontario, is on the brink of a transformative journey, and we need your help to shape it! Green Venture, in collaboration with Green Communities Canada, is thrilled to introduce the Living Cities program. This initiative aims to convert at least 250 square metres (about half the size of a professional basketball court) of…
Join Green Venture staff and former Hamilton City Councilor, David Braden, to learn about energy conservation and climate action at home. The primary objective of this session is to provide a background on the biggest causes of building emissions, shedding light on critical concepts that can serve as long-term solutions for homeowners, thereby facilitating…
A massive thank you! As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on volunteers. With the 2023 planting season coming to an end, we want to thank all the volunteers who helped Green Venture accomplish our various projects. Green Venture is hosting a volunteer appreciation event for folks who helped with past “depave” projects, gardening, and litter…
What is NATURhoods? NATURhoods is a community program funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and the City Enrichment Fund to increase the amount of green infrastructure in Hamilton. The goal is to help reduce the amount of stormwater that flows into the municipal system by empowering local residents to improve their properties with nature-based solutions.…
Green Venture is proud to partner with Kahnekanoron to present a Living Land Acknowledgment language mural project. Mural artist Wolfaz of the Gayogohono Nation from Six Nations of the Grand River has created three beautiful new interactive murals on the grounds of EcoHouse. The murals are made possible through grant funding from the Government…