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Green Venture September Events

EcoHouse Stewardship Weekly opportunities to volunteer and help steward the grounds at EcoHouse.  Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am Volunteer Opportunities Barton Stewardship Join Green Venture in stewarding green spaces along Barton St. September 3 & 17 from 10:30-11:30am More Details and Registration Westinghouse Rain Garden Creation Help plant new rain gardens around Westinghouse. …

Seed Saving Workshop at Hamilton Public Library Branches

Seed Saving Workshop at HPL branches across Hamilton! This September Green Venture is collaborating with the HPL to bring you Seed Saving Workshops across Hamilton! Join Green Venture for an engaging and informative workshop designed to teach you the essential skills of saving, cleaning, and storing seeds. The workshop will delve into the fascinating world of seed cycles, exploring how seeds spread,…

Community Rain Garden Planting at Westinghouse HQ

Community Green Spaces: Cultivating a A Greener City Sustainably Through Community Planning Green Venture, in collaboration with Westinghouse HQ, Barton BIA, Adele Pierre, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks,  and the Ward 3 office, is excited to announce our Community Rain Garden Planting Day on Thursday, September 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The…

1% for the Planet environmental partner.

1% For The Planet Environmental Partner

We are pleased to announce Green Venture has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner! This partnership will advance our impact in Hamilton to address climate change and support environmental conservation as well as involve more businesses in the environmental movement.   1% for the Planet is an accountability partner for businesses that…

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Celebrate Summer Party

Get ready to embrace the warmth and joy of summer at Green Venture’s Celebrate Summer Party! This vibrant community event is packed with activities and fun for all ages, and best of all, it’s completely free to attend. No tickets are required – just drop by and enjoy the festivities! Event Highlights Clothing Swap: Enjoy…

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Solar 101

The Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar Adapted from Green Venture and Ruth Cooper’s solar webinar here (slides and video).   Canada has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (1). To avoid irreversible climate impacts, experts estimate that 75% of our energy must be from renewable energy or low carbon sources by 2050…