Seedy Saturday Vendor & Speaker Applications Open Now! Vendor form: https://forms.gle/gqE7wTo93k8q23St9 Speaker form: https://forms.gle/gmPmvSNLgzfHekBMA The deadline to apply as a vendor is December 1st Seedy Saturday 2025Saturday February 1, 2025Green Venture and Hamilton Public Library are pleased to announce that Hamilton’s annual Seedy Saturday will be happening on February 1, 2025, at the Central Library…
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…
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,…
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…
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Hi I’m Parker Johnston, an intern with Green Venture. I love fashion and the environment – with the expectations of fast-fashion in our society these traits may seem to conflict, but for me they go hand in hand. I love thrifting, patchwork, and finding out how to make something new out of what I already…
Project Overview: Location: 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton System Size: 3.6 kW (DC) System Composition: 16 Enphase Micro-inverters 16 Canadian Solar Solar Modules Surface Area: ~ 300 sqft (28 m2) System design & installation: Merlyn Power Electricity Generation: 3,650 kWh per year (~ 305 kWh per month, on average, with higher production during the early…
Green Venture is pleased to announce a $35,000 grant from the Hamilton Community Foundation’s Community Health, Education and Research Fund to evaluate Hamilton’s first Mini Forest plantings. Green Venture established the City’s first Mini Forest at Windermere Basin Park in 2021. Since that time 3 other Mini Forests have been planted in Hamilton, including at…
With the Holidays around the corner, let’s take a moment to relax and enjoy some of these fun facts about Canada’s top 5 evergreens that can make a great Christmas tree: The provincial tree of Manitoba can be found all over Canada Known for its short, stiff bluish-green with white dots on…
*Note: this blog post has been updated as of Oct 2023 to reflect the recent changes to the HSR. The 5E bus is now the 5B. My name is Liesel, I’ve worked at Green Venture for a little over a year, and lived in the neighbourhood for 3 years. My primary mode of transportation is…
Heat pump technology is real and it will save you thousands of dollars over time when compared to conventional heating and cooling equipment Resources To Review: The Ontario Clean Air Alliances’ Heat Pump Calculator Full economic analysis European adoption: which countries are adopting heat pump technology? Making the switch Guide to buying the best heat…