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Call for Nominations - Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 12:03

Call for Nominations:

Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee seeks nominations for the 2011 Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year Awards.

If you know an individual or organization that deserves recognition for their environmental work, please nominate them for an Environmentalist of the Year award.

Merit awards are available and are perfect for youth, an employee, a friend, or a special volunteer.

Visit this link for more info: www.eoyawards.org

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Seedy Saturday 2012 - Feb 18th, 11am-4pm

Submitted by Michael Gemmell on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 11:31

Come celebrate gardening at Seedy Saturday 2012
Saturday, February 18, 11-4 at Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E

Learn about local community gardens and organizations, get seeds through exchanges and vendors, attend workshops, meet other gardening enthusiasts, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes.

Brought to you by the Hamilton Community Garden Network (HCGN) supported by Canadian Organic Growers, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Green Venture.

Entrance by donation. Site fully accessible.

Here at all the details:

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Oliver's Garden Project Needs Your Support

Submitted by Jordan Fysh on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 12:28

Here in Hamilton, a six year-old boy saw two young kids rummaging through a dumpster which led to a conversation with his mom about some people not having enough money for food. Within weeks, Oliver convinced his parents to transform their small, urban back yard into an organic veggie oasis. Why? Because he wanted to sell the vegetables from a table in his front yard and give the all the money to Youth Shelters/Charities in the city.  

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EcoHouse open house, part of Ontario Green Energy Field Day: Sept 24, 2011

Submitted by Michael Gemmell on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 11:00


EcoHouse will be hosting a solar open-house event on Saturday Sept 24, 2011, from 12 pm – 3pm, as part of the Green Energy Field Day, an initiative of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). This province-wide event features local businesses, farms, schools, companies and organizations highlighting their green energy projects.

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Bike to Work Day Volunteer Opportunity

Submitted by Michael Gemmell on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 13:59

GV is still looking for volunteer ride leaders for Bike to Work Day!

Please see the volunteer opportunity below ---

Position Title:  Bike to Work Day Group Ride Leaders

Date:  Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Hours:  Group rides start between 6:30 am and 7:45 am and converge at Gore Park at 7:50 am

Location:  Rides start from various locations and converge at Gore Park. Please email to ask for route details.

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GAS PRICES DEFLATING YOUR WALLET? VISIT GREEN VENTURE TIRE PRESSURE CLINICS TO SAVE

Submitted by Paul Barrett on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 12:08

Did you know that a vehicle with just one tire under-inflated by 8 psi uses 4% more fuel, and the life expectancy of the tire decreases by 15,000km?  What's more, according to the Rubber Association of Canada, tire under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure, leads to accidents and causes Canadians to waste an estimated 643 million litres of fuel annually.  That's an extra 1.5 million tonnes of global warming greenhouse gases that can be eliminated just by checking (and maintaining) vehicle tire pressures once per month.

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GAS PRICES DEFLATING YOUR WALLET? VISIT GREEN VENTURE AT A TIRE PRESSURE CLINIC TO SAVE

Submitted by Paul Barrett on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 12:08

Did you know that a vehicle with just one tire under-inflated by 8 psi uses 4% more fuel, and the life expectancy of the tire decreases by 15,000km?  What's more, according to the Rubber Association of Canada, tire under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure, leads to accidents and causes Canadians to waste an estimated 643 million litres of fuel annually.  That's an extra 1.5 million tonnes of global warming greenhouse gases that can be eliminated just by checking (and maintaining) vehicle tire pressures once per month.

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Federal Homeowner Retrofit Grants Available (ecoENERGY)

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 11:50

Hello,

Trust you are having a wonderful summer! This is a little note to let you know that grants for homeowners are back.

Natural Resources Canada has announced that the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program has been renewed until March 31st, 2012.

With the help of a Green Venture energy audit, homeowners may be eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Homeowners who have benefited from this program in previous years are able to take advantage of these grants once again!

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Retrofitting Our Future: Can Energy Conservation Create Good Green Jobs?

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 10:33

Apologies for any cross-postings.
 
Join us on Monday, June 27th at 7pm at the Central Branch of the Hamilton Public Library for a panel discussion including:

Introduction from Judy Travis, Executive Director, Hamilton Training Advisory Board

Followed by ideas and perspectives from 4 panelists including:

   - Brian Smith- Chief Conservation Officer - Hamilton Utilities
   - Charles Honey - Green & Renewable Energy Programs, Mohawk College
   - Dave Braden - Dave Braden Homes

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Transportation & Healthy Living Fair June 16th - Downtown @ Gore Park - 11:30 to 1:30pm

Submitted by Pete Wobschall on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 17:01

Transportation and Healthy Living Fair June 16th

Discover how easy it is to get active with Smart Commute Hamilton.

June 7, 2011 – Hamilton: On Thursday, June 16th join Smart Commute Hamilton to celebrate Hamilton commuters getting active! Located in Gore Park, downtown at King and James Streets, the Transportation and Healthy Living Fair brings together individuals and organizations to showcase what is happening to support healthy lifestyles and active, sustainable commutes like walking, cycling and transit.

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