Green Venture

Green Venture Hamilton environmental non-profit organization. We empower our community to be a climate champion.

05/29/2026

Never been to EcoHouse before?
Helpful Plant Sale info for Saturday May 30 ℹ️

Please don’t hesitate to contact us is you have any questions or concerns at [email protected] or send us a message on social media!

Last Call for Class Contest! Get Involved Now 🔭Our contest ends June 1st at 11:59 pm, and there is still time to submit ...
05/29/2026

Last Call for Class Contest! Get Involved Now 🔭

Our contest ends June 1st at 11:59 pm, and there is still time to submit your class's entry for our Community Science contest for a chance at the grand prize: A Pizza Party!

Learn more on our website’s School Programs page > Classroom Contest.
Question or not sure how to submit? Email: [email protected]



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A headliner image shows children looking at the bark of a tree with a magnifying glass. Title reads “Classroom Contest, last call” next to the Community Science blue beaker and liquid logo, and a big 2026. Text reads “Ends Jun 1, Get your class involved in real-world scientific exploration through our Community Science projects, and enter into our prize draw! Grand prize: pizza party.” Photos on the page include a child using a dull knife to scrape off spongy moth egg sacs, and an adult standing on a ladder giving the thumbs up after installing a bat house on the wall of a building.

05/29/2026

Tomorrow’s the day!

All plants for sale will be labelled with the appropriate planting zones to help take the guess work out of where plants should go!

Plants are available on a first-come, first served basis. 🌸 We’ll have multiple ways to donate, cash, e-transfer included!

Workshop starts at 11am 🕚

Clean Air Day is next week! Each year Canada recognizes Clean Air Day. This national event promotes clean air practices ...
05/28/2026

Clean Air Day is next week!

Each year Canada recognizes Clean Air Day. This national event promotes clean air practices and raises awareness about actions we can take to reduce air pollution.

Come celebrate with us at Central Library (55 York Blvd) on Wednesday, June 3rd, between 4:30pm and 7:00pm for a chance to meet a peregrine falcon, listen to guest speakers, and enjoy activities and games, food, and student films.

This event is free and open to all!

High school student? We're looking for a few volunteer helpers to welcome people and help with games and activities. Sign up online on our volunteer page! (🔗Link in Bio!)

Share this post and spread the word! 📧

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The image has a light green background with a colourful landscape image that shows trees, water, grass and leaves. The poster has a dark green border and clouds at the top of the page. The poster includes details for Clean Air Day that are all included in the caption.

This is something you otter know about! 🦦May 27 is World Otter Day, so let’s celebrate our otters! Swipe to learn more a...
05/27/2026

This is something you otter know about! 🦦

May 27 is World Otter Day, so let’s celebrate our otters! Swipe to learn more about Southern Ontario otters. That’s right! Southern Ontario has a native species of otter called the Northern River Otter (Lontra canadensis).



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Slide 1 : title reads "world otter day, May 27, 2026"
Three photos of different otter show.

Slide 2: Photo of a river otter stands on a mossy bank next to tall grasses with its reflection visible in the water. Text reads, "Celebrating Our Otters! We Have Otters? Yes! Southern Ontario has a native species of otter called the Northern River Otter (Lontra canadensis)"

Slide 3: Educational graphic about Northern River Otters, illustrations of wetland plants and a pond. The top section asks “Where do River Otters Live?” and explains that Northern River Otters live in complex rivers, freshwater wetlands, and lakes. A second section asks “River Otters in the Hamilton Watershed?” and states that present and future stewardship could welcome Northern River Otters back to Cootes Paradise.

Slide 4: About wetland stewardship and Northern River Otters. The title reads “Wetland Stewardship Potential.” The graphic explains that in 2020, Royal Botanical Gardens staff spotted and photographed a Northern River Otter in Hendrie Valley. A photograph in the centre shows an otter swimming in the water, credited to Sarah Richer. Additional text explains that the otter’s return may be connected to factors such as the salmon run, cleaner water quality, sustainable policy, habitat restoration, and wetland stewardship.

Slide 5: Reference page on a pale green background with black otter footprints near the top. The heading reads “References.” Three sources about river otters and biodiversity are listed, including articles from Royal Botanical Gardens Canada, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, along with their website links.

We're heading to Barton and you're invited to come dig in with us!Join Green Venture’s Urban Garden Club as we care for ...
05/26/2026

We're heading to Barton and you're invited to come dig in with us!

Join Green Venture’s Urban Garden Club as we care for the gardens we have helped to create along Barton Street. This time, we will be at Barton Library to tend to gardens that used to be concrete!

🕰️ HISTORY CHECK!
Back in 2023, Green Venture teamed up with Hamilton Public Library, the Barton BIA, and the GALA Community Planning Team to rip up hard surfaces and make room for this garden. Now they need a little love to keep growing strong!

🌿 What We Will Do
Remove invasive plant species.
W**d the garden beds.
Pick up litter.
Aerate (loosen) soil to boost below-ground biodiversity.

Looking for an opportunity to....
🦋 Learn about native plants and pollinators
🤝 Connect with fellow garden and nature lovers

Details:
📅 Wednesday, June 3
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Barton Library, 571 Barton St. E., Hamilton

Link in bio for our volunteer page or head to https://www.greenventure.ca/volunteer to sign up today!

Alt text: Slide 1: An image of Two people are gardening outdoors. Title reads "Urban Garden Club at Barton Library" paragraph text, "Join us in removing invasive species, weeding, picking up litter and aerating soil to save space and food for native plant species."

Slide 2: Image of a group of people gardening in the urban garden club, and event details summarized in the caption.

RESCHEDULED: Now June 15 for the upcoming Climate Café! 📣Couldn't make it last time? Here is your chance to sign up and ...
05/26/2026

RESCHEDULED: Now June 15 for the upcoming Climate Café! 📣

Couldn't make it last time? Here is your chance to sign up and join us! We'll be meeting at EcoHouse (22 Veevers Drive) on Monday June 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

At this free, community-led event, we’ll explore how climate change is showing up in our lives and in Hamilton, share perspectives and emotions, and learn more about what’s happening in the city. We'll also enjoy some snacks and take action right away with stewardship activities on the EcoHouse property. This might include removing invasive plants, planting natives, sowing seeds, watering, and more!

🌳 This event is outdoors, so please come prepared.
Accessibility concerns? Let us know ahead of time if you need access to all-terrain wheelchairs or if you have any accessibility concerns or requirements (email: [email protected])

Link in Bio to RSVP! ☕

Alt text: Poster for a Green Venture Climate Café event with leafy green illustrations and soft green accents. Large text reads: “Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Want to share, connect, and take action? Join us for a Climate Café.” The poster describes the event as an open, welcoming space to reflect and connect with others over experiences of the climate crisis. Event details include Monday, June 15th from 6:00–8:30 PM at EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, ON. The event is open to everyone and includes snacks, refreshments, and an on-site EcoHouse stewardship opportunity. A wooden sign graphic says “This event is outdoors.” At the bottom are the Green Venture logo, an illustration of people gathered around a table drinking coffee, and the RSVP link: www.greenventure.ca/climatecafe

We have the exciting opportunity to welcome Jäger, a peregrine falcon, brought in by Judy through a collaboration with F...
05/25/2026

We have the exciting opportunity to welcome Jäger, a peregrine falcon, brought in by Judy through a collaboration with FalconWatch - Hamilton Falconwatch (Official Group)

Hamilton’s official bird, the peregrine falcons hold a special place in the community, and FalconWatch protects and celebrates them through initiatives like bird watches for the baby falcons living in the Sheraton Hotel.

Join us on June 3rd to learn more about Jäger and the importance of local wildlife conservation!



Alt text: Poster for “Meet a Falcon” for Clean Air Day. A stylized falcon is shown flying over a teal radial background. Large text reads “JOIN US MEET A FALCON,” with a speech bubble saying “COME MEET ME, JUNE 3RD.” Logos for Hamilton Public Library and Green Venture appear at the top left. Event details at the bottom read: Clean Air Day, June 03, 2026, 4:30–7:00 PM, Hamilton Central Library Branch.

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22 Veevers Drive
Hamilton, ON
L8K5P5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19055408787

Website

http://www.greenventure.ca/

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