With the help of 30 volunteers, over 40 bags of weeds and invasive plant species across 10 different green spaces in Hamilton such as Windermere Basin Park Mini Forest and Good Shepherd Depave Planting locations were removed! Why is it important to be stewards of our land? Putting trees in the ground is a…
On Saturday June 17th the boulevards at the Hamilton Public Library Barton branch were transformed into a stunning new green space. The new gardens contain dozens of wonderful native species with fantastic names, including black eyed susan, hairy beardtongue and zigzag goldenrod. With the help of GALA community planning committee, Hamilton Public Library, Barton Village…
In the environmental non-profit world, we think a lot about air quality. We run children’s programs about it, encourage people not to idle and to use active transportation, and advocate for cleaner industrial practices and more stringent regulations; but with wildfires running rampant in Quebec and northeastern Ontario, air quality is at the forefront of…
Our rain barrel sale is on! We’ve partnered with Rainbarrel.ca to get more rain barrels to Hamilton and surrounding areas. When: June 2023 Where: Home delivery to any address in Hamilton, ON (fee of $10 per barrel) What: Affordable and sturdy rain barrels and downspout diverters and connection hoses are available. Click here to…
Green Venture staff had the privilege of attending the annual Passive House Canada Conference, held this year in Hamilton, Ontario. The conference successfully showcased the latest advancements in technologies, policies, and collaborations that contribute not only to global recognition but also to a comprehensive understanding of the adaptable nature and proven efficacy of this holistic…
Grow a Row is back for the 2023 season! Join us, support urban food growing and provide means for the sharing of locally grown, quality food. By participating in Grow a Row, you can continue to help fight food insecurity and increase accessibility of healthy food among Hamiltonians. Donation Locations: To participate in Grow a…
On May 6th, 2023, our in-person seedling sale event returns on the weekend of Doors Open Hamilton . Join us at Green Ventures EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, ON L8K5P5 for a fun-filled family friendly event from 10:00am-4:00pm. Shop a wide assortment of organic seedlings while taking in the rich history of EcoHouse and all…
This past February 4th, 2023, Green Venture, in collaboration with Hamilton Public Library, hosted the 12th annual Hamilton Seedy Saturday. With over 1,300 people attending, the day was a resounding success, once again demonstrating Hamilton gardeners’ commitment to growing a local food movement, seed swapping, and knowledge sharing. For our return to an in-person event…
*This blog post was written by Parker Johnston a grade 12 high school coop student* With the way our society is currently structured environmentalism, like everything else, is tied to and restricted by capitalism. In order to make meaningful change it is important to understand how anti-capitalism goes hand in hand with environmentalism. How…
My co-op term at Green Venture as told through Green Infrastructure Projects My name is Lucas and for the past 4 months, I have worked for Green Venture on the Green Infrastructure team as a program assistant. This is my last week here and as I reflect back on what I’ve worked on and learned…