EcoHouse Stewardship Weekly opportunities to volunteer and help steward the grounds at EcoHouse. Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am Volunteer Opportunities Barton Stewardship Join Green Venture in stewarding green spaces along Barton St. September 3 & 17 from 10:30-11:30am More Details and Registration Westinghouse Rain Garden Creation Help plant new rain gardens around Westinghouse. …
Community Green Spaces: Cultivating a A Greener City Sustainably Through Community Planning Green Venture, in collaboration with Westinghouse HQ, Barton BIA, Adele Pierre, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Ward 3 office, is excited to announce our Community Rain Garden Planting Day on Thursday, September 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The…
Get ready to embrace the warmth and joy of summer at Green Venture’s Celebrate Summer Party! This vibrant community event is packed with activities and fun for all ages, and best of all, it’s completely free to attend. No tickets are required – just drop by and enjoy the festivities! Event Highlights Clothing Swap: Enjoy…
The Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar Adapted from Green Venture and Ruth Cooper’s solar webinar here (slides and video). Canada has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (1). To avoid irreversible climate impacts, experts estimate that 75% of our energy must be from renewable energy or low carbon sources by 2050…
Invasive Removal with HCA Join Green Venture and the Hamilton Conservation Authority at the Windermere Basin as we remove invasive plants from the site. Friday, August 1st from 4-6:00pm. More Details Hamilton Stormwater Week A week of activities related to rain management. Aug 5: Rain Garden Tour and Guided Plant Walk at Laidlaw Memorial United…
The Challenges of Running Green Venture’s Volunteer Programs As an environmental not-for-profit organization trying to install, enhance, and maintain green spaces in Hamilton, Ontario, Green Venture experiences a unique set of challenges. Managing gardens, green spaces and forest sites demands dedication, coordination, and problem-solving skills to navigate the complexities of volunteer management. Here are some…
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 Green Communities Canada, ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Corporate Community Fund, Green Cities Foundation, Rain Haven, Reactine, and Tree Canada,…
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…