Calendar
Updated: 11 hours 18 min ago
Ecohouse closed for holidays Dec 24 - Jan 3, 2011
When: Fri Dec 24, 2010 to Mon Jan 3, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
EcoHouse is Open on Sat Nov 26, 2011
When: Sat Nov 26, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
Ecohouse is Open on Sat Oct 29, 2011
When: Sat Oct 29, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
Ecohosue is closed for Thanksgiving on Mon Oct 12, 2011
When: Mon Oct 10, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
EcoHouse closed- Civic Holiday Monday Aug 2 2011
When: Mon Aug 1, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
EcoHouse closed Easter Weekend Sat Apr 23, 2010
When: Sat Apr 23, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
EcoHouse Open on Saturdays from April to September 2011
Recurring Event
First start: 2011-04-02 EDT
Duration: 86400
Except on: Sat Apr 23, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: except Sat April 23 (Easter weekend)
First start: 2011-04-02 EDT
Duration: 86400
Except on: Sat Apr 23, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: except Sat April 23 (Easter weekend)
EcoHouse open on Sat Jan 29, 2011
When: Sat Jan 29, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
EcoHouse open only LAST SATURDAY on the month Jan to March 2011
Recurring Event
First start: 2011-01-01 EST
Duration: 86400
Except on: Sat Jan 29, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
First start: 2011-01-01 EST
Duration: 86400
Except on: Sat Jan 29, 2011
Event Status: confirmed
Ecohouse closed for Boxing Day holiday on Dec 27, 2010
When: Mon Dec 27, 2010
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture will be observing the Boxing Day holiday on Mon Dec 27, 2010
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture will be observing the Boxing Day holiday on Mon Dec 27, 2010
Katimavik Program seeking billets- Oct 29, 2010 to Nov 7, 2010
When: Fri Oct 29, 2010 to Sun Nov 7, 2010
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is currently hosting a Katimavik volunteer. Katimavik is looking for families who are willing to host Katimavik volunteers aged 17 to 21 from across Canada between Octobre 29 and November 7. Here is your chance to get to know a young person who is presently volunteering in your community while introducing them to your way of living! As part of the Katimavik program, participants stay with a host family of the region in order to better understand their reality and culture. For some participants, this is also an excellent opportunity to benefit from a full-fledged linguistic immersion. This precious experience will be filled with discoveries for both your family and the participant(s). Each host family will receive a subsistence allowance for the host period. Katimavik is in Hamilton The Katimavik group arrived in Hamilton on September 8 and will live in the community for the next three months, before heading to Quesnel, British Columbia to continue their six-month program. The group is comprised of 6 women and 5 men who are living in a house rented by Katimavik and are supervised by a project leader who lives with them. These young participants are working five days a week at local non-profit organizations. For further information on Katimavik please visit www.katimavik.org or visit our blog at www.gokatimavik.com Brent Campbell Telephone: 905-525-6094 E-mail: hamilton@katimavik.org Web site: www.katimavik.org
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is currently hosting a Katimavik volunteer. Katimavik is looking for families who are willing to host Katimavik volunteers aged 17 to 21 from across Canada between Octobre 29 and November 7. Here is your chance to get to know a young person who is presently volunteering in your community while introducing them to your way of living! As part of the Katimavik program, participants stay with a host family of the region in order to better understand their reality and culture. For some participants, this is also an excellent opportunity to benefit from a full-fledged linguistic immersion. This precious experience will be filled with discoveries for both your family and the participant(s). Each host family will receive a subsistence allowance for the host period. Katimavik is in Hamilton The Katimavik group arrived in Hamilton on September 8 and will live in the community for the next three months, before heading to Quesnel, British Columbia to continue their six-month program. The group is comprised of 6 women and 5 men who are living in a house rented by Katimavik and are supervised by a project leader who lives with them. These young participants are working five days a week at local non-profit organizations. For further information on Katimavik please visit www.katimavik.org or visit our blog at www.gokatimavik.com Brent Campbell Telephone: 905-525-6094 E-mail: hamilton@katimavik.org Web site: www.katimavik.org
Open Streets Hamilton - Sept 26th 10 am - 3 pm on James Street North
When: Sun Sep 26, 2010 10am to 3pm
EDT
Where: James Street North - between Burlington St and York St
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at Open Streets Hamilton Day # 2 - FREE Family Fun Events on a Car Free Street. Bike, blade, walk, run, hop, skip or skateboard on a street open to people but not cars.
Where: James Street North - between Burlington St and York St
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at Open Streets Hamilton Day # 2 - FREE Family Fun Events on a Car Free Street. Bike, blade, walk, run, hop, skip or skateboard on a street open to people but not cars.
Backyard Harvest Tour Saturday August 28th 3:00 to 6:00pm
When: Sat Aug 28, 2010 3pm to 6pm
EDT
Event Status: confirmed
Event Status: confirmed
Workshops: Healthy Snacks August 25 5:00 to 6:30pm
When: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5pm to 6:30pm
EDT
Where: CATCH office 40 Grandville ave apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Quick and Easy Healthy Snacks: We will be preparing a couple different healthy snacks that you will get to taste. At the end you can take home all the recipes.
Where: CATCH office 40 Grandville ave apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Quick and Easy Healthy Snacks: We will be preparing a couple different healthy snacks that you will get to taste. At the end you can take home all the recipes.
Workshop: Freezer Jams August 26 5:00 to 6:30pm
When: Thu Aug 26, 2010 5pm to 6:30pm
EDT
Where: CATCH Office 40 Grandville Ave Apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Freezer Jam: Learn how to make jam that can be kept in your fridge or freezer for up to 8 months. It’s easy, simple and takes no time at all. Each participant will get to take home a jar of jam they made at the workshop. Bring your kids and have them join in the fun!
Where: CATCH Office 40 Grandville Ave Apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Freezer Jam: Learn how to make jam that can be kept in your fridge or freezer for up to 8 months. It’s easy, simple and takes no time at all. Each participant will get to take home a jar of jam they made at the workshop. Bring your kids and have them join in the fun!
Workshop: Grocery Store Tour August 18, 5 to 6:30
When: Wed Aug 18, 2010 5pm to 6:30pm
EDT
Where: Meet At Riverdale Community Center
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Grocery shop Tour: Everyone will meet outside the Riverdale Community Center; together we will walk Food Basic. We tour the grocery store and show you what you should be looking for when buying products. At the end of the tour participants will receive a free 10$ Food voucher for attending. (1 per Family)
Where: Meet At Riverdale Community Center
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Grocery shop Tour: Everyone will meet outside the Riverdale Community Center; together we will walk Food Basic. We tour the grocery store and show you what you should be looking for when buying products. At the end of the tour participants will receive a free 10$ Food voucher for attending. (1 per Family)
Join Green Venture at Dundas Cactus Festival, Aug 20-22, 2010
When: Fri Aug 20, 2010 to Sun Aug 22, 2010
Where: King Street, Dundas, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture will be sharing a booth at the 2010 Dundas Cactus Festival with Environment Hamilton and Dundas in Transition. The 35th Annual Dundas Cactus Festival takes place Aug 20-22. King Street is blocked off from York Road to Market Street, and there is a parade on Thursday evening, Aug 19, at 7:00 pm. Following that from Friday to Sunday there are live musicians, buskers, arts & crafts, games, vendors on the street, and information booths like Green Venture's. Please come out and soak in the free community fun. For more information about the Cactus Festival, visit http://www.dundascactusfest.ca/ or call 905.627.0926
Where: King Street, Dundas, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture will be sharing a booth at the 2010 Dundas Cactus Festival with Environment Hamilton and Dundas in Transition. The 35th Annual Dundas Cactus Festival takes place Aug 20-22. King Street is blocked off from York Road to Market Street, and there is a parade on Thursday evening, Aug 19, at 7:00 pm. Following that from Friday to Sunday there are live musicians, buskers, arts & crafts, games, vendors on the street, and information booths like Green Venture's. Please come out and soak in the free community fun. For more information about the Cactus Festival, visit http://www.dundascactusfest.ca/ or call 905.627.0926
Aug 14, 2010- Join Green Venture at "Living Green in Grimsby"
When: Sat Aug 14, 2010 10am to 5pm
EDT
Where: Elm Street at Main Street W., Grimsby, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at Grimsby's "Living Green" festival During the day, there will be musical entertainment on the stage along the north side of the park, near the entrance. We are also thrilled to welcome War of 1812 Bicentennial era re-enactors and soldiers, who will occupy booths in the park, and a short canon demonstration by the soldiers. We are also delighted to be joined by several of our Grimsby Market vendors, who will be be an example of Green local dining. We also will greatly enjoy the works of our talented Grimsby Pumphouse artists at our artists' alley near the entrance. Directions to the Park: From either east or west, on the QEW, take the Christie Street exit, and drive two blocks south to Elm Street. We look forward to another beautiful day at Living Green in Grimsby in 2010 Enjoy your day in gorgeous Grimsby!
Where: Elm Street at Main Street W., Grimsby, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at Grimsby's "Living Green" festival During the day, there will be musical entertainment on the stage along the north side of the park, near the entrance. We are also thrilled to welcome War of 1812 Bicentennial era re-enactors and soldiers, who will occupy booths in the park, and a short canon demonstration by the soldiers. We are also delighted to be joined by several of our Grimsby Market vendors, who will be be an example of Green local dining. We also will greatly enjoy the works of our talented Grimsby Pumphouse artists at our artists' alley near the entrance. Directions to the Park: From either east or west, on the QEW, take the Christie Street exit, and drive two blocks south to Elm Street. We look forward to another beautiful day at Living Green in Grimsby in 2010 Enjoy your day in gorgeous Grimsby!
Tire Pressure Clinic by Green Venture - Free- Aug 21, 2010
When: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9am to 3pm
EDT
Where: Canadian Tire Centre Mall (parking lot) 1283 Barton St. East
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: GV will show you how to check your vehicle's tire pressure. Get free EcoDriver gifts and a chance to win new tires.
Where: Canadian Tire Centre Mall (parking lot) 1283 Barton St. East
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: GV will show you how to check your vehicle's tire pressure. Get free EcoDriver gifts and a chance to win new tires.
Rain Date: Walking Garden Workshop
When: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4pm to 6pm
EDT
Where: Riverdale Community Center & Neighbourhood
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Walking Garden Workshop Part 2 Join urban farmer and food garden expert Russ Ohrt for The Riverdale Community Garden Project's second Walking Garden Workshop. Revisit 5 backyard vegetable gardens to see how they have grown and to get advice on dealing with pests, natural fertilizers, managing weeds, and trellising (vertical growing). Limited space, so please RSVP to garden@greenventure.ca or 905-540-8787 x154. Project funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) and delivered in partnership with Community Access to Child Health (CATCH). In kind donations provided by Canadian Tire 497 and The Stoney Creek News. When & Where Saturday July 31st 4-6pm (Meet at Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Hamilton) Riverdale Neighbourhood *Walk begins at 4:15pm sharp
Where: Riverdale Community Center & Neighbourhood
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Walking Garden Workshop Part 2 Join urban farmer and food garden expert Russ Ohrt for The Riverdale Community Garden Project's second Walking Garden Workshop. Revisit 5 backyard vegetable gardens to see how they have grown and to get advice on dealing with pests, natural fertilizers, managing weeds, and trellising (vertical growing). Limited space, so please RSVP to garden@greenventure.ca or 905-540-8787 x154. Project funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) and delivered in partnership with Community Access to Child Health (CATCH). In kind donations provided by Canadian Tire 497 and The Stoney Creek News. When & Where Saturday July 31st 4-6pm (Meet at Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Hamilton) Riverdale Neighbourhood *Walk begins at 4:15pm sharp