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Rain Barrel sale at EcoHouse!

Blog, Climate Change, Conservation, EcoHouse, Events, Green Gardening, WaterBy Green VentureJuly 31, 2020

Our rain barrel sale is on! We’ve partnered with Rainbarrel.ca to get more rain barrels to Hamilton and surrounding areas. When: August 14th, 2020 Where: EcoHouse or choose home delivery to any address from Niagara to Oshawa (fee of $10 per barrel) What: Affordable and sturdy rain barrels and downspout diverters and connection hoses are…

Participate in Hamilton’s Community Energy Plan

Air, Blog, Climate Change, Energy, Laws, RenewablesBy Green VentureJuly 29, 2020

In March 2019, the City of Hamilton declared a Climate Change Emergency, and set a target of net-zero emissions by 2050. In order to meet this goal, the city is developing a Community Energy Plan that will help Hamilton meet its future energy needs, while at the same time improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas…

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Summer RAIN Blog: Catching rain one barrel at a time

Blog, Conservation, EcoHouse, Lawns, Waste, WaterBy Green VentureJuly 29, 2020

This week on the Summer RAIN Blog—rain barrels! Can you believe it’s almost August? Unfortunately, that means we’re nearing the end of this series—but not without some exciting news. If you’re new to the Summer RAIN Blog, you might want to rewind a bit for a refresher on the hydrologic cycle, wastewater management, and the…

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Summer RAIN Blog: Catching rain one garden at a time

Blog, Conservation, Lawns, Native Species, WaterBy Green VentureJuly 22, 2020

Welcome back to the Summer RAIN Blog! If you made it this far, it means you’ve likely made it through the more content heavy blogs on the hydrologic cycle, wastewater management, and the importance of having green infrastructure in our watersheds. In this blog, we’re looking at why we love rain gardens, and going into…

A Month with Worms

Backyard Composting, Blog, UncategorizedBy Green VentureJuly 21, 2020

The purpose of this blogpost is to show you that everyone has the ability to learn how to maintain a worm composter in their home. As a summer student at Green Venture I started this project – of having my own worm composter for the month of July – with no previous knowledge about vermicomposting…

Late Summer Gardening: What to Plant in July

Blog, Green Gardening, Hamilton Seed LibraryBy Green VentureJuly 18, 2020

As we get into the late summer, you might be asking what you could plant now. Is the season over? Did I miss it? The answer is no! There are still lots of vegetables you can plant that do well in a late summer to early fall harvest. That is why we’ve compiled a list…

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Summer RAIN Blog: Simple Stormwater Solutions

Blog, Conservation, WaterBy Green VentureJuly 15, 2020

So far in this series, we’ve discussed the hydrologic cycle and wastewater management in Hamilton. We’ve learned the importance of preventing untreated wastewater and surface pollutants from reaching our waterways by maintaining the natural water cycle as much as possible. But what does that mean for the average homeowner? As the mandatory outdoor water use ban…

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Summer RAIN Blog: Runoff and Sewers and Tanks, Oh My!

Blog, Conservation, WaterBy Green VentureJuly 8, 2020

In the first Summer RAIN Blog , we learned a little bit about the hydrologic cycle, and how it can change in urbanized areas. We explored some of the basic causes for an increased risk of flooding, and decreased water and habitat quality. This should have highlighted the need for stormwater management, which is one…

Grow a Row: Tips for Sweet Potato Planting

Blog, Green Gardening, Grow A RowBy Green VentureJuly 4, 2020

By now, we hope that you’ve heard a little about Green Venture’s Grow a Row initiative — and may have even received your sweet potato seedlings! Grow a Row encourages gardeners to grow an extra row of produce in their gardens to donate, helping to fight local food insecurity and bring fresh, healthy produce to…

Hamilton Seed Library: The How-To Guide

Blog, Hamilton Seed LibraryBy Green VentureJuly 3, 2020

As part of our Backyard Garden Project, Green Venture has expanded and updated the Hamilton Seed Library in order to provide free seeds to the Hamilton community. The seed library is part of our goal to maintain biodiversity and help our community to become self-reliant. Read through this post to find out more about where…

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  • About
    • Our History
    • Our Strategic Objectives
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Visiting the EcoHouse
  • For Youth
  • For Educators
  • Programs & Services
    • Home Energy Audits and Rebates
    • Garden Programs
      • Seedy Saturday 2023
    • Canopy for Community
      • Mini Forest at Home Program
      • Tree Starting Kits
    • Depave Paradise
    • NATURhoods
      • Residential Rebate Program
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • NATURhoods Extreme Green Makeover
      • Green Infrastructure Fundraisers
      • Virtual Green Infrastructure Garden Tour
  • Take Action
    • Local Climate Action
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Hamilton Stewardship Network
    • Volunteering
    • Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
    • Donate
  • Upcoming Events
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