Cultivating a Greener and More Vibrant Ottawa Street Are you passionate about actively shaping the future of our neighborhoods? Do you want to see a more environmentally friendly Ottawa Street? Look no further and mark your calendars for the first Laidlaw Community Planning Workshop. Hosted by Green Venture, this dynamic event promises to be more…
What’s up with Waste? Waste plays a big part in our daily lives, and a huge role in city planning. Waste will pile up in landfills, pollute waterways, and contribute to climate change if not properly managed. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about how to cut back on the amount of waste…
Join Our Grass to Garden Design Workshop! Say goodbye to the endless cycle of mowing, watering, and fertilizing, and hello to a low-maintenance, eco-friendly garden oasis right outside your doorstep. Join us for our rain garden design workshop and take the first step towards transforming your lawn into a beautiful and sustainable landscape that you…
Green Venture began planting mini forests in Hamilton in 2021. Over the past few years, we have learned a great deal about the why, what, and how of mini forests and how to support their success. Why Mini Forests? The hallmarks of the mini forest planting technique include: soil preparation with deep digging and the…
The closure of the Canada Greener Homes Grant has taken a sudden and accelerated path. Originally expected to accept new applications until the end of February, recent developments have hastened its end, leaving homeowners and organizations that support energy-related upgrades scrambling to adapt to the new reality. On January 19th, just over a month before…
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…