The Challenges of Running Green Venture’s Volunteer Programs As an environmental not-for-profit organization trying to install, enhance, and maintain green spaces in Hamilton, Ontario, Green Venture experiences a unique set of challenges. Managing gardens, green spaces and forest sites demands dedication, coordination, and problem-solving skills to navigate the complexities of volunteer management. Here are some…
Check out all these beautiful transformations along Barton St. E! From impermeable pavement to beautiful gardens of soil and flowers, these depave sites help to create a more vibrant landscape in our city, reduce stormwater runoff, and encourage local pollinators to thrive. 🐝🌱 0+M2 of Lawn, Pavement, and Concrete Transformed 0+# of Native Species Planted…
Community Planting and Partnership at Laidlaw Memorial United Church In June, Green Venture hosted the Laidlaw Memorial United Church Planting Event, participating in the Living Cities project to bring accessible green spaces to Hamilton! With additional funding from Green Communities Canada, ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Corporate Community Fund, Green Cities Foundation, Rain Haven, Reactine, and Tree Canada,…
Gardening has always been a wonderful way to connect with nature, and what better way to enjoy the fruits of your labor than by sipping on a cup of tea made from plants you’ve grown yourself? In Southern Ontario, the climate is well-suited for growing a variety of herbs and plants that can be…
Green Venture, a Hamilton based not-for-profit, is hosting a self-paced rain garden tour from August 10th-11th, 10am-12pm. Along with the homeowners, we invite you to wander through some of the residential rebate program rain gardens and green infrastructure projects. A dozen projects across the city will be open to the public. At some sites, the…
Looking for a unique and eco-friendly way to celebrate a birthday this summer? Green Venture’s offers an exciting, fun and educational birthday party experience that you and your guests will never forget! Our summer-exclusive birthday parties are available from July 8, 2024, to August 30, 2024, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join us…
On a hot summer’s night, you might spot pinprick flashes of light among the grass. Could these be fairies? A second look reveals something almost as magical– fireflies!
Green Venture will be running free clothing repairs and a clothing giveaway at the Hamilton Art Crawls this summer! The goal of our event is to reduce waste and carbon emissions that are created from both discarding materials and producing new ones. Moving towards a circular economy is a vital part of lessening our environmental…
EcoHouse Stewardship Help us with maintenance and gardening projects around EcoHouse on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Register to help on: Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30pm or Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 am More Details Strategic Engagement Survey Green Venture is developing a new strategic plan. Your feedback will help us strengthen our organization and create a…
What is Food Insecurity? The definition of food insecurity is the condition of not having access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality, to meet one’s basic needs. You can either be food secure or fall into one of these 3 categories: Marginal food insecurityWorrying about running out of food/ or limited selection…