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Embracing Greener Spaces: Cultivating a Sustainable Vision through Community Planning Living Cities with Green Community Canada Green Venture is participating in the Living Cities project sponsored by Green Communities Canada to bring accessible green spaces to Hamilton! With additional funding from ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Corporate Community Fund, Green Cities Foundation, Rain Haven, Reactine, and Tree Canada,…
Purchase a rain barrel and support the annual Green Venture fundraiser! Why Rain Barrels? Rain barrels offer a simple yet effective way to conserve water and reduce runoff. By collecting rainwater, they provide a free and sustainable source of water for gardens, lawns, and even household chores like washing cars. This reduces the strain on…
As Mother’s Day approaches, the age-old question resurfaces: What gift can truly capture the essence of appreciation and love for the mothers in our lives? While flower bouquets and plant baskets have long been popular choices, there’s a growing awareness of the ecological impact of these gifts, particularly when they contain invasive species. Let’s explore…
Green Venture’s Hamilton Seed Library has expanded even further! This blog post will give you the latest updates on how to use the seed library, new locations and how you can contribute. What is a Seed Library? A seed library is a community resource for sharing seeds, just like a traditional library does so for…
April showers bring May flowers … and stormwater runoff! Rainwater and melting snow flowing over solid surfaces in our city carries pollutants like chemicals, litter, and pet waste into our creeks and waterways. Stormwater runoff also contributes to an increased risk of flooding, erosion, water pollution and habitat degradation. When the amount of runoff exceeds…
Finding a suitable HVAC system for your house can be difficult. A conventional fossil gas furnace may be a popular choice, but did you know that a heat pump could better fit your home? In this blog post, we’re going to explore the similarities and differences between gas furnaces and heat pumps. This can help…
Ask the Experts – Mini Consultations for a Greener Home Join Green Venture for our upcoming “Ask the Experts” event! This unique and engaging event will provide you with the opportunity to connect with knowledgeable and experienced landscaping and home retrofit professionals. What to Expect: Meet and interact with a diverse group of landscaping,…
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…
Green Venture is proud to partner with Kahnekanoron to present a Living Land Acknowledgment language mural project. Mural artist Wolfaz of the Gayogohono Nation from Six Nations of the Grand River has created three beautiful new interactive murals on the grounds of EcoHouse. The murals are made possible through grant funding from the Government…
Barton St is blooming! Explore the neighbourhood gardens using this self-guided tour guide. Green Venture has worked with community partners over the years to install four green spaces along Barton St and one large pollinator garden at Good Shepherd Venture Centre on Cannon St. Green spaces have various proven environmental and health benefits and have…