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…
Living Land Acknowledgement at EcoHouse – Request for Proposals Hamilton, Ont.—November 18, 2022— Green Venture invites submissions from Indigenous artists to develop a Living Land Acknowledgement (garden art/mural/structure etc.) that will be installed at the grounds of Glen Manor (EcoHouse), located in East Hamilton, Stoney Creek. Applications are due by January 21, 2023 To apply…
What are Neighbour Nights? Tucked under the Hamilton Escarpment in the Davis Creek neighbourhood at Quigley and Greenhill, you’ll find the historic Glen Manor farmhouse, which serves as Green Venture’s EcoHouse. The unique 2 acre green space surrounding the house features a community garden, forested pathways, lawns and gardens that are open to the public.…
The tree planting season is coming to an end, and we are thrilled to announce that we have grown Hamilton’s urban forest in partnership with CityHousing Hamilton with 8 new native trees planted! Join us on a tour of our latest Hamilton Tree Equity project planting locations: Our first stop is at Sherwood Place, a…
Green Venture is launching a new program to help keep our waterways clean and protect our communities from floods. Before we dive into the program – let’s talk catch basins! What is a Catch Basin? Catch basins are a kind of stormwater infrastructure that catches stormwater runoff and redirects it into our sewer systems. In…
Draft proofing (air sealing) and insulation are crucial elements to incorporate when making a building more energy efficient. Installing a more efficient furnace or heat pump without dealing with the building envelope, for example, may not provide the savings you had initially planned for. Insulation prevents heat transfer from in and out of a home…
Welcome to Communi-TREE Week In celebration of National Forest Week, Green Venture is making September 18 to September 24, Urban Forest Week with Communi-TREE! Connect with us throughout the week to learn more about our urban forest, engage in stewardship activities, and grow our canopy! Trees are important to our daily lives from cleaning the…
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 the city bus, or HSR as it’s referred to in Hamilton. I help to run our Fresh Air for Kids program with focuses on air quality…
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…
Adding native plants in our gardens, balconies, yards, and parks – even small patches – helps to build a more resilient, sustainable, and healthy Hamilton. That’s why we’re excited to share our collection of native wildflower plants, grown in the EcoHouse solarium, with you. Our 2022 Native Plant Sale order form is now open with…