Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts – Mini Consultations for a Greener Home Join Green Venture for our upcoming “Ask the Experts” event! This unique and engaging event will provide you with the opportunity to connect with knowledgeable and experienced landscaping and home retrofit professionals.   What to Expect: Meet and interact with a diverse group of landscaping,…

People looking at clothes and the title "the value in a community clothing swap"

The Value in a Community Clothing Swap

Every year, we see flyers, commercials, and social media posts circulating the latest clothing collections from our favourite brands. We admire new styles, cuts, colours, and materials; all designed to catch our interest and encourage a sale. With the online retail market at an all-time-high, buying clothing on a whim has never been easier. Even…

River places a container into a recycling bin. The title says "River Recycles" and there are several recycling icons and graphics of compost bins

River Recycles

Why We Recycle Recycling is the last of the 3 R’s, and is an important part of cutting down on how much garbage we put in landfills. Recycling allows us to reuse some of the materials from our waste– whether it be in factories to make new products, or in our gardens to grow vegetables. …

A crowd perusing vendor tables at Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday 2024: A Recap of Hamilton’s Biggest Gardening Event

On February 3, 2024,  Green Venture, in collaboration with Hamilton Public Library, hosted the 13th annual Hamilton Seedy Saturday. We returned to the Hamilton Central Library Branch, and this year’s event reached new heights on the 4th floor. The open space and extra square footage allowed us to welcome almost 1,000 attendees to the day-long…

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Green Venture March Events

Energy Efficiency Webinar Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at 1:00pm Register for this virtual learning session hosted by the Green Venture Energy Team, featuring special guest Dave Braden. They will provide guidance on practical renovations that can make your home more comfortable while saving on your monthly energy bills. Register for Webinar Urban Gardening Club Thursday,…