In the spring of this year, we worked with a group of high school students on the theme of Fixing Fashion. Students were challenged to come up with projects to combat fast fashion. If that term is new to you, you’re not alone. The shroud of unfamiliarity and deceit which envelops the fast fashion industry…
In this short illustrated story by Tessa, a former co-op student with Green Venture, you will be introduced to one of Hamilton’s treasures through the eyes of a Hamiltonian cat named Skipper! Skipper will take you through Gage Park, a local hot-spot for recreational activities including rose blossom viewing in spring and active sports in…
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Hi I’m Parker Johnston, an intern with Green Venture. I love fashion and the environment – with the expectations of fast-fashion in our society these traits may seem to conflict, but for me they go hand in hand. I love thrifting, patchwork, and finding out how to make something new out of what I already…
Barton St is blooming! Explore the neighbourhood gardens using this self-guided tour guide. Green Venture has worked with community partners over the years to install four green spaces along Barton St and one large pollinator garden at Good Shepherd Venture Centre on Cannon St. Green spaces have various proven environmental and health benefits and have…