Check out all these beautiful transformations along Barton St. E! From impermeable pavement to beautiful gardens of soil and flowers, these depave sites help to create a more vibrant landscape in our city, reduce stormwater runoff, and encourage local pollinators to thrive. 🐝🌱 0+M2 of Lawn, Pavement, and Concrete Transformed 0+# of Native Species Planted…
Community Planting and Partnership at Laidlaw Memorial United Church In June, Green Venture hosted the Laidlaw Memorial United Church Planting Event, participating in the Living Cities project to bring accessible green spaces to Hamilton! With additional funding from ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Corporate Community Fund, Green Cities Foundation, Rain Haven, and Tree Canada, we transformed over 2000…
EcoHouse Stewardship Help us with maintenance and gardening projects around EcoHouse on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Register to help on: Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30pm or Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 am More Details Strategic Engagement Survey Green Venture is developing a new strategic plan. Your feedback will help us strengthen our organization and create a…
Barton Stewardship Strolls Join us for one or all of our biweekly Stewardship Strolls starting Sunday, June 2nd from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Our Sunday Stewardship Strolls invite everyone to explore the beautiful native gardens, stay active, and keep Barton St. blooming! Register Now EcoHouse Stewardship Help us with maintenance and gardening projects around…
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, and Tree Canada, Green…
Our repair cafe is back! This time as a part of Green Venture’s Clean Air Day event. What is a Repair Cafe? The cafe is an opportunity for Hamilton community members to bring in damaged items and have them repaired by menders for FREE! This year we’re offering mends to: Clothing Textiles Yarn Items Electronics…
While pressure-treated woods have been widely used for constructing garden beds due to their cost-effectiveness and availability, concerns regarding chemical leaching into the soil have led many gardeners to seek alternatives. Cedar and pine boards are popular options, with pine being more budget-friendly than cedar. However, untreated pine boards, being softer, often deteriorate or decay…
On April 8th, a rare cosmic event will take place which will plunge parts of Ontario into sudden darkness. The earth, moon and sun will line up in their orbits in a rare event known as syzygy. As the moon passes in front of the sun, it blocks the light and casts a dark shadow…
Every year, we see flyers, commercials, and social media posts circulating the latest clothing collections from our favourite brands. We admire new styles, cuts, colours, and materials; all designed to catch our interest and encourage a sale. With the online retail market at an all-time-high, buying clothing on a whim has never been easier. Even…
On February 3, 2024, Green Venture, in collaboration with Hamilton Public Library, hosted the 13th annual Hamilton Seedy Saturday. We returned to the Hamilton Central Library Branch, and this year’s event reached new heights on the 4th floor. The open space and extra square footage allowed us to welcome almost 1,000 attendees to the day-long…