Seed Saving Workshop at Hamilton Public Library Branches

Seed Saving Workshop at HPL branches across Hamilton! This September Green Venture is collaborating with the HPL to bring you Seed Saving Workshops across Hamilton! Join Green Venture for an engaging and informative workshop designed to teach you the essential skills of saving, cleaning, and storing seeds. The workshop will delve into the fascinating world of seed cycles, exploring how seeds spread,…

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Hamilton Stormwater Week 2024

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…

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Purchase a Rain Barrel through Green Venture

Our rain barrel sale is on! We’ve partnered with Rainbarrel.ca to get more rain barrels to Hamilton and surrounding areas. With home delivery to any address in Hamilton, ON you can get affordable and sturdy rain barrels and downspout diverters and connection hoses for your home. ORDER NOW Buy a Barrel * Rain barrel purchase…

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Adopt a Planter Program

Adopt a Planter Barton Street in Hamilton, Ontario, has long been a hub of community activity, commerce, and culture. However, like many urban areas, it faces challenges related to environmental degradation, limited green spaces, and a disconnect between businesses and the natural world. The new “Adopt a Planter Box” program created by Green Venture, in…

Ask the Experts

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,…

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Hamilton Stormwater Week 2023 Takeaways

Lessons learned from Stormwater Week 2023 Thank you for celebrating Stormwater Week with us! From guided walks and tours, to beach cleanups and picnics and with information provided by our partners and guest speakers, we learned a lot about the impacts of stormwater and how to better manage it. We are happy to share some…

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Hamilton Stormwater Week 2023

Welcome to Hamilton Stormwater Week Green Venture is hosting the second 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…