Green Venture

Help Green Venture restore a damaged garden and bring biodiversity back to the north-west corner of Barton and Sherman.

This garden is severely overgrown! Ideal volunteers are interested in working hard and making a HUGE impact. We will be using the extractigator to remove Tree of Heaven saplings, mature burdock and other well-established weeds.

All tools and personal-protective equipment will be provided. Due to the site-conditions, dust-masks are recommended and will be provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle and wear durable, closed-toe shoes.

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening of hands-on stewardship!

Commit to keeping Barton Street East green this summer by joining our weekly Barton Street Stewardship events. Together, we care for seven green spaces along Barton Street, helping these sites thrive through regular maintenance and community care.

During this session, we’ll be:
- Removing invasive species and weeds that compete with native plants
- Creating space for native plants to grow and thrive
- Loosening and tending the soil to improve growing conditions
- Picking up litter and keeping the garden clean and welcoming
- Learning basic garden maintenance, including plant identification, weeding, pruning, and mulching

Along the way, you’ll learn more about why native plants are important and how they support pollinators, wildlife, biodiversity, and healthier urban ecosystems.
We’ll also explore Hamilton’s seven Low Impact Development (LID) depave sites along Barton Street East. These spaces were designed to help manage stormwater runoff by replacing hard surfaces with planted areas that allow water to soak into the ground through natural processes. They’re a great example of how small urban green spaces can provide important environmental benefits!

No previous gardening or stewardship experience is needed. Come learn, get your hands in the soil, meet other community members, and help care for Hamilton’s green spaces. Tools will be provided.

We need volunteers to help us clean up the site after programming ends! As our Nature Kids program grows busier, we are in need of hardworking and reliable volunteers of all ages to assist us in the clean-up period after kids get picked up. Responsibilities of this role will include:
- gathering plates, cups, and bowls from around the property
- composting food waste, hand-washing dishes, and loading/running the dishwasher as needed
- helping to organize and put away supplies
- sweeping and mopping as needed
- picking up any litter on site and disposing of it

Volunteers in this role will need to be extremely punctual, arriving at 6pm sharp and ready to work. If clean-up ends early, volunteers should have a reliable way of departing before 7pm.

Help Green Venture promote native plant gardening in Ward 11! On Saturday, September 26, 9am-12pm, we are hosting a free community event all about ecological gardening. Attendees will register to claim a native plant starter kit and drop-in to our rain garden info session.

Volunteers will help with:
-Set-up & tear-down
-Arranging plants
-Participant plant kit pick-ups

Green Venture will provide:
-day-of training
-snack/refreshments
-support with transportation to and from event (if needed)

We're planting a mini forest!

Join Green Venture and Lawfield Elementary School teachers and students as we plant 400 trees and shrubs to create a mini forest! Event will take place on Thursday, October 1, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Weather date is Thursday October 8, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Morning Shift Volunteers will arrive at 9:30AM to assist Green Venture staff with moving small trees into place.

Location is Lawfield Elementary School, 45 Berko Ave., Hamilton, ON L8V 2R3. Mini forest location is east of the school, next to Berko Ave., immediately next to the school parking-lot. Note that this volunteer shift happens during school hours and volunteers must have a valid vulnerable sector check. Volunteers will help arrange small trees in the planting area, help Green Venture staff provide direction to students and teachers, and support students in planting trees for their mini forest.

Volunteers must:
-Provide proof of a valid vulnerable sector check.
-Have some prior experience working with children ages 5-13.

Tools and gloves provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes. Parking is available in the Laidlaw Elementary School parking lot. Bus access via #24 bus.

We're planting a mini forest!

Join Green Venture and Lawfield Elementary School teachers and students as we plant 400 trees and shrubs to create a mini forest! Event will take place on Thursday, October 1, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Weather date is Thursday October 8, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Afternoon Shift Volunteers will arrive at 12:30PM to assist Green Venture staff with moving small trees into place.

Location is Lawfield Elementary School, 45 Berko Ave., Hamilton, ON L8V 2R3. Mini forest location is east of the school, next to Berko Ave., immediately next to the school parking-lot. Note that this volunteer shift happens during school hours and volunteers must have a valid vulnerable sector check. Volunteers will help arrange small trees in the planting area, help Green Venture staff provide direction to students and teachers, and support students in planting trees for their mini forest.

Volunteers must:
-Provide proof of a valid vulnerable sector check.
-Have some prior experience working with children ages 5-13.

Tools and gloves provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes. Parking is available in the Laidlaw Elementary School parking lot. Bus access via #24 bus.

We're planting a mini forest!

Join Green Venture and Lawfield Elementary School teachers, students, parents, community members, and project funders and supporters as we plant 400 trees and shrubs to create a mini forest! Event will take place on Thursday, October 1, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Weather date is Thursday October 8, 11:00AM-6:00PM. Evening Shift Volunteers will arrive at 3:00PM to assist Green Venture staff with moving small trees into place.

Location is Lawfield Elementary School, 45 Berko Ave., Hamilton, ON L8V 2R3. Mini forest location is east of the school, next to Berko Ave., immediately next to the school parking-lot. Volunteers will help arrange small trees in the planting area, help Green Venture staff provide direction and support for community members including students and parents, and assist with clean-up after the event.

Tools and gloves provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes. Parking is available in the Laidlaw Elementary School parking lot. Bus access via #24 bus.

We need volunteers to help us clean up the site after programming ends! As our Nature Kids program grows busier, we are in need of hardworking and reliable volunteers of all ages to assist us in the clean-up period after kids get picked up. Responsibilities of this role will include:
- gathering plates, cups, and bowls from around the property
- composting food waste, hand-washing dishes, and loading/running the dishwasher as needed
- helping to organize and put away supplies
- sweeping and mopping as needed
- picking up any litter on site and disposing of it

Volunteers in this role will need to be extremely punctual, arriving at 6pm sharp and ready to work. If clean-up ends early, volunteers should have a reliable way of departing before 7pm.

Apply to be a facilitator! Sign up, and we'll reach out!

We're looking for a few volunteers to help facilitate small group discussions at an upcoming Climate Café on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 5:30 pm–8:00 PM the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre (28 Athens Street, Hamilton, ON).

As a Climate Café Facilitator, you’ll support a small sharing circle by guiding participants through reflective discussion prompts about climate change. This isn’t a debate or solutions session; your role is to help create a welcoming, respectful space where people can share their thoughts and feelings, listen to one another, and feel heard.

Volunteer responsibilities include:
-Introducing the discussion questions provided to you
-Encouraging turn-taking and inclusive participation
-Holding space for respectful, supportive conversation
Stepping in gently if needed to make sure everyone gets a turn to speak.
Participating in the circle yourself (no expertise required!)

Time commitment:
The Climate Café event: 5:30–8:00 PM on Oct 7, 2026
A 30-minute facilitator training session will be provided and is required to volunteer. Date: October 5th virtually from 7 PM to 8 PM

You don’t need to be a climate expert, just comfortable guiding conversation, listening actively, and supporting a group discussion. If you’re interested in helping hold space for meaningful climate conversations, we’d love to have you join us!

We need volunteers to help us clean up the site after programming ends! As our Nature Kids program grows busier, we are in need of hardworking and reliable volunteers of all ages to assist us in the clean-up period after kids get picked up. Responsibilities of this role will include:
- gathering plates, cups, and bowls from around the property
- composting food waste, hand-washing dishes, and loading/running the dishwasher as needed
- helping to organize and put away supplies
- sweeping and mopping as needed
- picking up any litter on site and disposing of it

Volunteers in this role will need to be extremely punctual, arriving at 6pm sharp and ready to work. If clean-up ends early, volunteers should have a reliable way of departing before 7pm.

We need volunteers to help us clean up the site after programming ends! As our Nature Kids program grows busier, we are in need of hardworking and reliable volunteers of all ages to assist us in the clean-up period after kids get picked up. Responsibilities of this role will include:
- gathering plates, cups, and bowls from around the property
- composting food waste, hand-washing dishes, and loading/running the dishwasher as needed
- helping to organize and put away supplies
- sweeping and mopping as needed
- picking up any litter on site and disposing of it

Volunteers in this role will need to be extremely punctual, arriving at 6pm sharp and ready to work. If clean-up ends early, volunteers should have a reliable way of departing before 7pm.