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Drive-in Tire Pressure check and Eco-Driving clinic - June 22, 2013
When: Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:30am to 1:30pm
EDT
Where: 1283 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2V4
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture and Canadian Tire-Centre Mall present a tire pressure clinic. Drive in for 5 min and have our staff and volunteers check to make sure you're Eco-driving on properly inflated tires. Learn a bit more about purchasing a eco-friendly vehicle and driving in a sustainable manner, all while you wait. Also: learn about the Hamilton Climate Change Charter. Thanks to Canadian Tire for hosting this free event. Funding for the activity is provided by a grant from the Shell "Fuelling Change" program.
Where: 1283 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2V4
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture and Canadian Tire-Centre Mall present a tire pressure clinic. Drive in for 5 min and have our staff and volunteers check to make sure you're Eco-driving on properly inflated tires. Learn a bit more about purchasing a eco-friendly vehicle and driving in a sustainable manner, all while you wait. Also: learn about the Hamilton Climate Change Charter. Thanks to Canadian Tire for hosting this free event. Funding for the activity is provided by a grant from the Shell "Fuelling Change" program.
Wild Plant Workshops: Pesticides and Fertility - August 25, 2013
When: Sun Aug 25, 2013 9am to 4pm
EDT
Where: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to promote the following event: Using Weeds & Native Plants to make your own Organic Pesticides & grow healthier crops! A hands on practical workshop for vegetable farmers and gardeners Taught By: Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto – Doctor of Botany Fulvio has worked and studied plants around the world. He is an expert in agroecological extension programs and developing closed loop inputs. He led the development of organic certification and agroecological technical support in Mexico. He is visiting Plan B Organic Farms for the summer in order to teach us how to make our own locally sourced, plant based pesticides. Dates: Sunday June 16, 9 AM to 4PM Sunday July 14, 9AM to 4PM Sunday August 25, 9AM to 4PM - Organic Vegan Lunch Provided - Booklets to take home Location: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario This Workshop will cover: -Wild plants as bioindicators - Let the plants tell you about your soil! -Making and demonstrating the use of agroecological, insecticidal, and fungicidal sprays with common garden weeds and minerals -Organic management of garlic nematodes -Compost and Fertility Limited to 20 participants per workshop (pre-registration required) Cost $100 per person per workshop For Questions and to register email Dan Morreale: morrealed@yahoo.ca
Where: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to promote the following event: Using Weeds & Native Plants to make your own Organic Pesticides & grow healthier crops! A hands on practical workshop for vegetable farmers and gardeners Taught By: Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto – Doctor of Botany Fulvio has worked and studied plants around the world. He is an expert in agroecological extension programs and developing closed loop inputs. He led the development of organic certification and agroecological technical support in Mexico. He is visiting Plan B Organic Farms for the summer in order to teach us how to make our own locally sourced, plant based pesticides. Dates: Sunday June 16, 9 AM to 4PM Sunday July 14, 9AM to 4PM Sunday August 25, 9AM to 4PM - Organic Vegan Lunch Provided - Booklets to take home Location: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario This Workshop will cover: -Wild plants as bioindicators - Let the plants tell you about your soil! -Making and demonstrating the use of agroecological, insecticidal, and fungicidal sprays with common garden weeds and minerals -Organic management of garlic nematodes -Compost and Fertility Limited to 20 participants per workshop (pre-registration required) Cost $100 per person per workshop For Questions and to register email Dan Morreale: morrealed@yahoo.ca
Wild Plant Workshops: Pesticides and Fertility - July 14, 2013
When: Sun Jul 14, 2013 9am to 4pm
EDT
Where: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to promote the following event: Using Weeds & Native Plants to make your own Organic Pesticides & grow healthier crops! A hands on practical workshop for vegetable farmers and gardeners Taught By: Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto – Doctor of Botany Fulvio has worked and studied plants around the world. He is an expert in agroecological extension programs and developing closed loop inputs. He led the development of organic certification and agroecological technical support in Mexico. He is visiting Plan B Organic Farms for the summer in order to teach us how to make our own locally sourced, plant based pesticides. Dates: Sunday June 16, 9 AM to 4PM Sunday July 14, 9AM to 4PM Sunday August 25, 9AM to 4PM - Organic Vegan Lunch Provided - Booklets to take home Location: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario This Workshop will cover: -Wild plants as bioindicators - Let the plants tell you about your soil! -Making and demonstrating the use of agroecological, insecticidal, and fungicidal sprays with common garden weeds and minerals -Organic management of garlic nematodes -Compost and Fertility Limited to 20 participants per workshop (pre-registration required) Cost $100 per person per workshop For Questions and to register email Dan Morreale: morrealed@yahoo.ca
Where: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to promote the following event: Using Weeds & Native Plants to make your own Organic Pesticides & grow healthier crops! A hands on practical workshop for vegetable farmers and gardeners Taught By: Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto – Doctor of Botany Fulvio has worked and studied plants around the world. He is an expert in agroecological extension programs and developing closed loop inputs. He led the development of organic certification and agroecological technical support in Mexico. He is visiting Plan B Organic Farms for the summer in order to teach us how to make our own locally sourced, plant based pesticides. Dates: Sunday June 16, 9 AM to 4PM Sunday July 14, 9AM to 4PM Sunday August 25, 9AM to 4PM - Organic Vegan Lunch Provided - Booklets to take home Location: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario This Workshop will cover: -Wild plants as bioindicators - Let the plants tell you about your soil! -Making and demonstrating the use of agroecological, insecticidal, and fungicidal sprays with common garden weeds and minerals -Organic management of garlic nematodes -Compost and Fertility Limited to 20 participants per workshop (pre-registration required) Cost $100 per person per workshop For Questions and to register email Dan Morreale: morrealed@yahoo.ca
Wild Plants Workshop: Pesticides and Fertility - June 16, 2013
When: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9am to 4pm
EDT
Where: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to promote the following event: Using Weeds & Native Plants to make your own Organic Pesticides & grow healthier crops! A hands on practical workshop for vegetable farmers and gardeners Taught By: Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto – Doctor of Botany Fulvio has worked and studied plants around the world. He is an expert in agroecological extension programs and developing closed loop inputs. He led the development of organic certification and agroecological technical support in Mexico. He is visiting Plan B Organic Farms for the summer in order to teach us how to make our own locally sourced, plant based pesticides. Dates: Sunday June 16, 9 AM to 4PM Sunday July 14, 9AM to 4PM Sunday August 25, 9AM to 4PM - Organic Vegan Lunch Provided - Booklets to take home Location: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario This Workshop will cover: -Wild plants as bioindicators - Let the plants tell you about your soil! -Making and demonstrating the use of agroecological, insecticidal, and fungicidal sprays with common garden weeds and minerals -Organic management of garlic nematodes -Compost and Fertility Limited to 20 participants per workshop (pre-registration required) Cost $100 per person per workshop For Questions and to register email Dan Morreale: morrealed@yahoo.ca
Where: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to promote the following event: Using Weeds & Native Plants to make your own Organic Pesticides & grow healthier crops! A hands on practical workshop for vegetable farmers and gardeners Taught By: Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto – Doctor of Botany Fulvio has worked and studied plants around the world. He is an expert in agroecological extension programs and developing closed loop inputs. He led the development of organic certification and agroecological technical support in Mexico. He is visiting Plan B Organic Farms for the summer in order to teach us how to make our own locally sourced, plant based pesticides. Dates: Sunday June 16, 9 AM to 4PM Sunday July 14, 9AM to 4PM Sunday August 25, 9AM to 4PM - Organic Vegan Lunch Provided - Booklets to take home Location: Plan B Organic Farm 1377 5th Concession West, Flamborough, Ontario This Workshop will cover: -Wild plants as bioindicators - Let the plants tell you about your soil! -Making and demonstrating the use of agroecological, insecticidal, and fungicidal sprays with common garden weeds and minerals -Organic management of garlic nematodes -Compost and Fertility Limited to 20 participants per workshop (pre-registration required) Cost $100 per person per workshop For Questions and to register email Dan Morreale: morrealed@yahoo.ca
Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program
When: Sat Jun 1, 2013
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Sat Jun 1, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Summer heat penetrates the house as much as winter's chill. We're Still Looking to Help the Coldest (and Hottest) Houses in Niagara! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Sat Jun 1, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Summer heat penetrates the house as much as winter's chill. We're Still Looking to Help the Coldest (and Hottest) Houses in Niagara! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program
May 20, 2013- Green Venture will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday
When: Mon May 20, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Have a great holiday! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Have a great holiday! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day
Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program
When: Wed May 1, 2013
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Wed May 1, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Spring is here, but those winter heating bills are still coming in. Don't get caught with high arrears! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program Beamsville residents: Look for our information notice in your mailbox April 9 - 12 , 2013.
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Wed May 1, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Spring is here, but those winter heating bills are still coming in. Don't get caught with high arrears! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program Beamsville residents: Look for our information notice in your mailbox April 9 - 12 , 2013.
Earth Day
Recurring Event
First start: 2013-04-22 EDT
Duration: 86400
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: April 22 is Earth Day
First start: 2013-04-22 EDT
Duration: 86400
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: April 22 is Earth Day
National Hunger Awareness Impact Day - May 4, 2013
When: Sat May 4, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Help participate in National Hunger Awareness Week, by supporting Stoney Creek Community Food Bank Impact Day: Donate a non-perishable food item. EcoHouse is serving as a collection point. You can also receive a 33% discount on all CFL purchases at EcoHouse on May 4, if you bring a donation. Impact Day is being organized by the Stoney Creek Rotary Club. http://www.impactday.ca/en/?event-items=impact-day-stoney-creek
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Help participate in National Hunger Awareness Week, by supporting Stoney Creek Community Food Bank Impact Day: Donate a non-perishable food item. EcoHouse is serving as a collection point. You can also receive a 33% discount on all CFL purchases at EcoHouse on May 4, if you bring a donation. Impact Day is being organized by the Stoney Creek Rotary Club. http://www.impactday.ca/en/?event-items=impact-day-stoney-creek
May 4-5, 2013- My Green Adventures- Doors Open Hamilton 2013
When: Sat May 4, 2013 to Sun May 5, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us for an open-house weekend as part of this city-wide event! EcoHouse will be open 10-4 on Sat and 12-4 Sun. Special activities: 1. Vermicomposting Workshop Sat May 4 - 10:30 am - noon 2. Garlic Mustard Pull Sat May 4 -1:00-3:00 pm 3. Help participate in National Hunger Awareness Week, by supporting Stoney Creek Community Food Bank Impact Day: Donate a non-perishable food item, collected at EcoHouse Check out http://ecohouse.greenventure.ca for more updates.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us for an open-house weekend as part of this city-wide event! EcoHouse will be open 10-4 on Sat and 12-4 Sun. Special activities: 1. Vermicomposting Workshop Sat May 4 - 10:30 am - noon 2. Garlic Mustard Pull Sat May 4 -1:00-3:00 pm 3. Help participate in National Hunger Awareness Week, by supporting Stoney Creek Community Food Bank Impact Day: Donate a non-perishable food item, collected at EcoHouse Check out http://ecohouse.greenventure.ca for more updates.
Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program
Recurring Event
First start: 2013-04-01 EDT
Duration: 86400
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Those winter heating bills just coming in now? We're Still Looking for the Coldest House in Niagara! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program St Catharines residents: Look for our information notice in your mailbox April 2-4, 2013.
First start: 2013-04-01 EDT
Duration: 86400
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Those winter heating bills just coming in now? We're Still Looking for the Coldest House in Niagara! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program St Catharines residents: Look for our information notice in your mailbox April 2-4, 2013.
Vermicomposting Workshop, Sat May 4, 2013, from 10:30 am - noon
When: Sat May 4, 2013 10:30am to 12pm
EDT
Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture, in partnership with Vermisprout, presents a vermicomposting workshop as part of Doors Open Hamilton weekend. Learn how to make a starter worm farm, and get expert advice on worm composting and using castings in the garden. Take home a working "worm shack". Suitable for all ages. Preregistration is required. Space limited. Cost for the workshop (for materials): $30 To register, please call 905-540-8787, ext 115 or via email heritage@greenventure.ca
Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture, in partnership with Vermisprout, presents a vermicomposting workshop as part of Doors Open Hamilton weekend. Learn how to make a starter worm farm, and get expert advice on worm composting and using castings in the garden. Take home a working "worm shack". Suitable for all ages. Preregistration is required. Space limited. Cost for the workshop (for materials): $30 To register, please call 905-540-8787, ext 115 or via email heritage@greenventure.ca
Garlic Mustard Pull at EcoHouse, 1-3 pm, May 4th, 2013 - Volunteers Wanted
When: Sat May 4, 2013 1pm to 3pm
EDT
Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Help Green Venture stamp out invasive species threatening our native plants! Community volunteers are requested to assist with this garlic mustard pull on the 2 acre EcoHouse grounds and nearby Davis Creek, as part of Doors Open Hamilton weekend. Learn about this interesting plant, its numerous aggressive growth issues, and occasional virtues. Help check garlic mustard's spread in the Vincent community and along the nearby Davis Creek. All visitors are requested to pull a minimum of one stalk and bring it to our Garlic Mustard Disposal area, Kids! You can receive a small prize for your assistance in eliminating this tasty but undesirable plant from the grounds. For more information, please contact 905-540-8787, ext 115.
Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Help Green Venture stamp out invasive species threatening our native plants! Community volunteers are requested to assist with this garlic mustard pull on the 2 acre EcoHouse grounds and nearby Davis Creek, as part of Doors Open Hamilton weekend. Learn about this interesting plant, its numerous aggressive growth issues, and occasional virtues. Help check garlic mustard's spread in the Vincent community and along the nearby Davis Creek. All visitors are requested to pull a minimum of one stalk and bring it to our Garlic Mustard Disposal area, Kids! You can receive a small prize for your assistance in eliminating this tasty but undesirable plant from the grounds. For more information, please contact 905-540-8787, ext 115.
Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program
When: Fri Mar 1, 2013
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Winter isn't done yet! Looking for the Coldest House in Niagara! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program Look for our notices in the March 7 edition of the Fort Erie Times, St Catharines Standard, Niagara Falls Review, Welland Tribune, InPort News, and Thorold Edition.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Winter isn't done yet! Looking for the Coldest House in Niagara! Green Venture is pleased to provide the Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program for eligible residents of Niagara See here: http://energy.greenventure.ca/enbridge-home-weatherization-retrofit-program Look for our notices in the March 7 edition of the Fort Erie Times, St Catharines Standard, Niagara Falls Review, Welland Tribune, InPort News, and Thorold Edition.
Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington Tree Planting festival - Sat April 20, 2013
When: Sat Apr 20, 2013
Where: Nature Interpretive Centre 20 A Old Guelph Rd Dundas, ON L9H 5Y5
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at the RBG Interpretive Centre for the annual Earth Day tree planting festival, from 11 am - 3 pm http://earthdayhamilton.ca/2011/events/tree-planting/
Where: Nature Interpretive Centre 20 A Old Guelph Rd Dundas, ON L9H 5Y5
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at the RBG Interpretive Centre for the annual Earth Day tree planting festival, from 11 am - 3 pm http://earthdayhamilton.ca/2011/events/tree-planting/
City of Hamilton rain barrel sale- April 20, 2013 - 8 am - noon
When: Sat Apr 20, 2013
Where: Mohawk College, Fennell Ave, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/PublicWorks/WaterAndWasteWaterDev/?WT.mc_id=water&WT.hamilton_redirect_friendly=1
Where: Mohawk College, Fennell Ave, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/PublicWorks/WaterAndWasteWaterDev/?WT.mc_id=water&WT.hamilton_redirect_friendly=1
Calendar
- Drive-in Tire Pressure check and Eco-Driving clinic - June 22, 2013
- Wild Plant Workshops: Pesticides and Fertility - August 25, 2013
- Wild Plant Workshops: Pesticides and Fertility - July 14, 2013
- Wild Plants Workshop: Pesticides and Fertility - June 16, 2013
- Enbridge Gas Distribution Home Weatherization Program