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At Green Venture we care a lot about accessibility and making EcoHouse a place for everyone. We understand as it is, not everyone can explore the property and we are taking steps to remedy that. One of these steps is the purchase of all-terrain wheelchairs! These wheelchairs by GRIT are built to go…
Let’s Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day! Seeking clarity on Ontario’s energy transition? Wondering how you can stay informed and adapt to upcoming changes? Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6 PM (EST) for an engaging virtual session hosted by Green Venture. You can expect to learn about: The energy transition in Ontario How…
Community Green Spaces: Cultivating a A Greener City Sustainably Through Community Planning Green Venture, in collaboration with Westinghouse HQ, Barton BIA, Adele Pierre, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Ward 3 office, is excited to announce our Community Rain Garden Planting Day on Thursday, September 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The…
Hamilton, Ontario, has amazing trails, forests, waterfalls and natural landscapes, but they are threatened by invasive species. Many people believe that planting new trees is the best way to grow the urban forest. However, taking care of existing healthy trees is actually one of the best ways to grow the urban forest; this includes managing…
The Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar Adapted from Green Venture and Ruth Cooper’s solar webinar here (slides and video). Canada has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (1). To avoid irreversible climate impacts, experts estimate that 75% of our energy must be from renewable energy or low carbon sources by 2050…
Welcome to Hamilton Stormwater Week Green Venture is hosting the third annual week-long campaign about stormwater in Hamilton! In March 2019, the City of Hamilton declared a climate emergency. Climate change is forcing us to adapt to extreme weather events, including urban flooding. There have been an increasing number of record setting storm events in…
Check out all these beautiful transformations along Barton St. E! From impermeable pavement to beautiful gardens of soil and flowers, these depave sites help to create a more vibrant landscape in our city, reduce stormwater runoff, and encourage local pollinators to thrive. 🐝🌱 0+M2 of Lawn, Pavement, and Concrete Transformed 0+# of Native Species Planted…
Community Planting and Partnership at Laidlaw Memorial United Church In June, Green Venture hosted the Laidlaw Memorial United Church Planting Event, participating in the Living Cities project to bring accessible green spaces to Hamilton! With additional funding from Green Communities Canada, ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Corporate Community Fund, Green Cities Foundation, Rain Haven, Reactine, and Tree Canada,…
Green Venture, a Hamilton based not-for-profit, is hosting a self-paced rain garden tour from August 10th-11th, 10am-12pm. Along with the homeowners, we invite you to wander through some of the residential rebate program rain gardens and green infrastructure projects. A dozen projects across the city will be open to the public. At some sites, the…
Missed the last plant swap? Green Venture has another one coming up! This exciting event will bring together fellow green thumbs and plant enthusiasts. The next Green Venture House Plant Swap is set to take place on June 15, 2024 10am to noon. The last plant swap brought out seasoned and experienced plant parents and…