Green Venture

Mini-forest stewardship is back in session! After a successful round of invasive plant removal at the mini-forest in Morton Park, we are back for another round of Mini-forest stewardship! Come join us on Tuesday, July 21, where at 4pm we will meet at Dundas Valley Montessori School, located at 14 Kemp Dr, Dundas. We will learn about the importance of mini-forests, their design and maintenance, plus tree and plant identification. Our tasks will include removing invasive weeds, pruning dead branches, picking up litter and mulching priority areas, going up to 6pm. Please remember to bring comfortable, outdoor clothes, a water bottle, and we will supply the rest!

Meeting Location: Hamilton Public Library - Barton Branch

Commit to keeping Barton Street East green this summer by joining our weekly Barton Street Stewardship events.

We will care for the seven green spaces along Barton Street through activities such as invasive species removal, native plantings, litter cleanups, pruning, and more.

During these meetings, volunteers will learn how to perform basic maintenance at various green spaces, including plant identification, weeding, pruning, mulching, and more. You'll also learn about the amazing 7 Low Impact Development (LID) depave sites along Barton St E, designed to manage stormwater runoff by utilizing natural processes, and gain valuable skills to help steward green spaces across Hamilton.

Volunteers will also learn about the benefits of native plants and why we prioritize them at our sites.

Urban Garden Club is a series of volunteer events that provide opportunities to practice garden skills with other community members. Sign up to participate and discover the diverse ways that gardening can support healthy urban environments!

Join us at Laidlaw United Church on Thursday, July 23, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, as we help care for the church's gardens. Join us for some food available after event, a meat and vegan option will be provided.

During this session, volunteers will focus on weeding while learning about the importance of ongoing garden stewardship and helping maintain a welcoming green space for the community.

Whether you're new to gardening or have experience, everyone is welcome. Come meet fellow community members, learn new skills, and make a positive impact!

Meeting Location: 155 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z2 (Laidlaw United Church)

Meet at the north/west corner of Barton & Sherman and join Green Venture for a Stewardship Stroll! This will be a guided walk along Barton Street East to provide care for 6 native plant pocket gardens.

This is a great opportunity to see the full range of depave garden sites and learn about the progress and impact of each location.

Please note: the sites are spread across a few kilometres, so we will be moving steadily between locations within the 2-hour window.

We hope you can join us to experience the full journey of the Barton depave project together!

Our EcoHouse sits on 2 acres featuring Hamilton’s first community garden, a mini-forest, rain gardens, solar panels, permeable pavers, and more. These grounds require ongoing maintenance to continue serving as an ecological demonstration space for the community.

Come to volunteer with us! We will be practising plant identification, learning about biodiversity in the local community, plant science, local green infrastructure initiatives, and more! Future stewardship will involve mulching, watering, seed sorting, aerating the soil, and other maintenance.

No experience required! All tools provided, but you may bring your own.
We will be meeting every Monday from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm at EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Dr, Hamilton.

Come join us for an afternoon of painting with watercolours made from plants and minerals from our local environment!

We will start by learning about the local invasive plant species in our area, and how they were crafted into watercolour paint, as well as the painting properties to locally harvested clays.

Then we will give everyone the materials and guidance to paint with our natural watercolours, with demonstration pieces provided for inspiration.

In the end, you will have your own artwork to take home or donate to Green Venture!

Our EcoHouse sits on 2 acres featuring Hamilton’s first community garden, a mini-forest, rain gardens, solar panels, permeable pavers, and more. These grounds require ongoing maintenance to continue serving as an ecological demonstration space for the community.

Come to volunteer with us! We will be practising plant identification, learning about biodiversity in the local community, plant science, local green infrastructure initiatives, and more! Future stewardship will involve mulching, watering, seed sorting, aerating the soil, and other maintenance.

No experience required! All tools provided, but you may bring your own.
We will be meeting every Tuesday from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm at EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Dr, Hamilton.