The snap of a twig beneath a rabbit, a rustling of branches and wings above as a bird takes flight, and the quiet crunching of a chipmunk snacking on seeds somewhere high in the tree canopy. These sounds are reminiscent of Canadian childhood, playing outdoors in forests and city green spaces. The sights, sounds, scents,…
Seedy Saturday Join us for the the 13th annual Seedy Saturday! Saturday, February 3, 2024 10am – 3pm at the Hamilton Central Library, 4th floor 55 York BLVD, Hamilton, ON Winter Commute Month The City of Hamilton is encouraging the use of alternative forms of commuting to reduce the number of vehicles on our city…
What Is Soil? Soil, often mistaken for mere dirt, is a complex and dynamic mixture of various components that form the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems. If you’re interested in gardening, it’s important to know your soil type because it can help you determine which plants are best suited for your garden, and how to care…
UPDATE: As of Jan 19th, registrations for qualifying audits under the Canada Greener Homes Grant are paused. Enbridge is initiating a reconciliation process to determine the program’s viability given the Federal government budget constraints. We are awaiting further information, and are committed to keeping you up to date. In a surprising turn of events, the Canada Greener…
The Spring Clothing Swap is set for March 19, 2024! From 4 – 7pm, join us at 22 Veevers Drive to take home some new outfits for FREE! Clothing swaps are an amazing way to reduce textile waste, cut back on water use needed for creating new clothes, and reduce the carbon emissions needed to…
Seedy Saturday Join us for the the 13th annual Seedy Saturday! Saturday, February 3, 2024 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. at the Hamilton Central Library, 4th floor 55 York BLVD, Hamilton, ON Urban Gardening Club January 18th 2024, 6-8pm Where: Pinch Bakery and Plant Shop, 183 Sherman Ave N Topic: Native Plants and Green Infrastructure…
3 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly this Winter! We are sharing three ways to be more eco-friendly this winter. These are: Reducing the impact of road salt Leaving gardens be Considering how you travel Reducing the Impact of Road Salt: Road salt (especially in excess quantities) can contaminate water, harm wildlife, increase soil erosion,…
With New Years approaching, many of us find ourselves thinking about the future, new beginnings, and upcoming plans. You may be sitting down to write a list of resolutions or preparing for a big party. I find myself thinking of our planet and its future. The commercialization of holidays has led them all to be…
Thank you for a wonderful 2023! Green Venture worked with community members to: Complete three “depave” projects Plant over 2050 trees in Hamilton and 1334 native plants in the community Sell over 568 native plants Save over 53 seed varieties Destroy more than 4,425 spongy moth eggs Collect over 5.8k pieces of litter Swap over…
Just because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean that we can’t appreciate the beauty of our green spaces! On November 26th 2023, Green Venture launched the Urban Gardening Club. We had a great group come out to our first meeting where we enjoyed cookies, urban gardening trivia, and getting to know one another in the beautiful,…