Nature Kids: A Year in the Life

It has certainly been an interesting year and a half for our Nature Kids program! Since we introduced our new after school, nature-based program, we’ve met in person, switched to online, welcomed virtual guests, and so much more. Nature Kids began as an in-person program way back in winter 2020, when we were able to…

Bicycles in several colours fill the background. In a white paint smear in the middle, text reads: "Bike Month 2021. Cycling in the City with Green Venture. June 7 - 30, 2021". The Green Venture logo sits in the bottom right corner.

Cycling in the City with Green Venture!

It’s Bike Month in Hamilton, and we’re gearing up for a great month of cycling! From seasoned riders, to cycling commuters, to biking beginners, we invite all Hamiltonians to get out there and join in Cycling in the City with Green Venture. Did we mention that every ride counts as a chance to win some…

Let’s Grow: Choosing + Planting Native Plants

Green Venture’s EcoHouse is home to hundreds of native plants. Each year our crews care for our growing gardens and in turn, protect the ecosystem surrounding EcoHouse. Before you make a trip to a plant nursery or garden centre this weekend, consider planting native plants and gardening for nature as well as beauty and curb…

Welcome Summer Students 2021!

We are gearing up for another great summer at Green Venture, and we’re excited to introduce the summer students for 2021 who will be supporting us along the way! Our team this year brings together a diverse set of academic backgrounds, interests in many areas of  environmentalism, and skillsets. The team is so excited to…

Young Environmental Professionals - Youth Stewardship and Professional Skills Program

Green Venture’s Young Environmental Professionals

Green Venture sought out students from across Hamilton to join our first ever Youth Stewardship and Professional Skills Program. The first cohort focused on issues pertaining to urban forestry. Students came together twice a week for over a month to learn first-hand from members of the Green Venture team and professionals in the field of…

Green Venture Cleans Up!

Spring is finally here! Migratory birds and butterflies are returning, hibernating animals are waking up and emerging from their hiding places, birds and frogs call out to find their mates. The snow and ice have melted revealing hidden treasures that were hidden below: the first signs of spring flowers, soil ready to support another season…

Request for Proposal: Home Energy Expansion Project

Green Venture wants to help more  homeowners in our region reduce their GHG emissions and  their impact on the climate. We have received funding from the Investment Readiness Program to do this. We are looking for professional marketing and business consultants to help us. To assess the market for home energy retrofits and identify opportunities…