Presenting: The Power to Change!

Climate change talk is everywhere! The city of Hamilton declared a climate emergency this past spring, and many Hamilton students have joined in climate strikes. Our “Power to Change” presentation links personal energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, to give students a broad picture of what climate change is, and what personal actions we can…

Pledge: The Power to Change!

Reducing our personal energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions, can feel very difficult and overwhelming. As part of the “Power to Change” campaign, we have provided people of all ages with simple actions they can take to tackle climate change. These actions cover a range of lifestyle changes related to food, transportation, home heating, shopping…

The Power to Change: en Français!

“Do you offer any school programs in French?” We have heard this question many times at the Green Venture Education Department. We are so excited to now offer the “Power to Change”  in-class activity kit for teachers, in the French language! Green Venture has had the privilege to host many students from french speaking classrooms,…

Harvest the Rain: Rain Barrels in Hamilton

Green Venture is excited to announce that Catch the RAIN has three different green infrastructure projects happening in the final months of 2019! Read on about our first project: a new and improved rain barrel system that stores over 900L of rainwater for this garden loving Catch the RAIN homeowner! DID YOU KNOW: A 25mm…

Launching Power to Change!

Take Action on Energy Use & Climate ChangeIn Your School Learn & Take Action!In Your Home Keep Warm & Save Money!Our everyday actions are powered by energy. Energy is used to heat our homes, produce food and manufacture the goods we buy. Most sources of energy emit greenhouse gases and contribute to climate change. We…

Stormwater in Hamilton

In recent years, Hamilton has experienced serious problems related to stormwater and runoff including environmental and water quality degradation, threats to human health and safety, and millions of dollars in property damage. Many homeowners have experienced flooding in their homes and/or on their properties. As our city grows, there are fewer natural areas to absorb…

Meet our Summer Students!

You may have seen them around EcoHouse when you stopped by, but now that summer is about halfway over (sorry, we know, we know!), we thought it was time to get to know our wonderful summer students a bit more! Check out their bios below. Anna- Environmental Programs Assistant I’m doing my second year as…