When: Sat May 22, 2010 4pm to 6pm  EDT

Where: CATCHVILLE office, 40 Grandville Ave (look for the outdoor tent)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture's Riverdale Community Garden Project invites you to celebrate the start of the growing season with Hamilton's most culturally diverse neighbourhood as they establish their first Children's Community Garden on Saturday May 22nd 4-6pm at the CATCHVILLE Office, 40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton. Riverdale Community Garden Party/Mela Saturday May 22nd 4-6pm CATCHVILLE office, 40 Grandville Avenue & Outdoor Tent, Hamilton Green Venture's Riverdale Community Garen Project kicks off the growing season with free Kids activities, group container planting, crafts, healthy snacks, seedling give-away, etc. Project funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion

When: Fri Jun 11, 2010 8pm to 9pm  EDT

Where: Global
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Water Hour Are you concerned about the coming water crisis? Here's an opportunity to help raise awareness and action in a big way. Water Hour, 8PM local time on June 11th, is a moment in time to tell the world how you feel about water, what it means to you, why it’s important. Water Hour takes this approach: we must leave fear and guilt behind, and get emotionally reconnected with water in our lives. It's about falling in love with water...all over again. Together, we are invited to send out a torrent of messages on behalf of water during the hour through social networks like Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. You can participate right now. Just go to www.waterhour.org and follow these steps: Ready Reconnect to your most amazing, touching, or hilarious experiences with water, and share your water moments on the website for a chance to win a beautiful framed print by photographer James Phillips. Set Submit your ideas for how to mark the hour and declare that you care on June 11th. Or vote for your favourites from those submitted by others. Go! Take part in the top voted ideas during Water Hour or express yourself in your own way – just be sure to share your action or message with the world through the Water Hour social networks. Keep going! Pack the most punch by declaring your commitment, large or small, on waterhour.org to protect water at home or in your community.

When: Mon Jun 21, 2010 to Sun Jun 27, 2010 

Where: Events in Toronto - http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/eve/1729454871.html
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Bees, butterflies, birds and bats are essential actors in our gardens, farms and wild areas. They are the pollinators that help co-produce fruit, vegetables, seeds and flowers. It is estimated that one out of every three bites should be attributed to a pollinator. Honey bee and wild bee populations are declining globally. Gardeners like you are in a unique position can make a significant difference to these declines by providing pollinators with nesting and foraging habitat. Find out more: http://www.pollinator.org/pollinator_week_2010.htm

When: Sun Sep 26, 2010 10am to 3pm  EDT

Where: James Street North - between Burlington and Cannon Streets
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: 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. www.openstreetshamilton.ca

When: Sun Jun 6, 2010 10am to 3pm  EDT

Where: James Street North - between Burlington and Cannon Streets
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: 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. www.openstreetshamilton.ca

When: Sat May 8, 2010 1pm to 2:30pm  EDT

Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture Community Garden Meeting Important meeting to discuss Planting Schedule, Workshops, Group Workdays, Task Sharing & Garden Guidelines. Includes a garden walk-through & labeling activity. -New gardeners welcome -Light refreshments provided -Rain or Shine (meeting takes place indoors) -RSVP suggested Sapphire Singh, Green Garden Coordinator 905-540-8787 x118 or garden@greenventure.ca

When: Sat May 1, 2010 9am to 1pm  EDT

Where: 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: In the spirit of EcoHouse's commitment to reduce waste, the 21st Hamilton Pathfinders will be doing a fundraising "re-use" sale (yard sale) at EcoHouse on Doors Open Hamilton Saturday (May 1, 2010) from 9am - 1pm. They will be selling coffee and cupcakes for a nominal donation. Proceeds from this garage sale, being conducted independently by the girls, go to support their travel to and participation in the 100th anniversary Girl Guide rally in Ottawa (May 15, 2010) on Parliament Hill. Of course, Girl Guide cookies (classic vanilla and chocolate) will also be available for sale too! For information, contact 905-549-5949.

When: Sat May 1, 2010 to Sun May 2, 2010 

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: EcoHouse welcomes Doors Open Hamilton 2010 Come and see our new paint job and new displays- including the Horizon Power Smart House, the EcoHouse renewable energy monitoring panel, the newly restored heritage fireplace, and our new cut-away worm composter. EcoHouse has also recently added a bat house to the rear lawn. Please take the time to review the 2010 Doors Open Hamilton Guidebook located at www.doorsopenhamilton.ca. For more info, please contact doorsopenhamilton@gmail.com

When: Sat Apr 24, 2010 1pm to 2pm  EDT

Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Spring Community Garden Clean-up & Seed Starting Demos: Saturday April 17th 10am-11am & Saturday April 24th 1pm-2pm at EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive Interactive, dress for the weather, Light refreshments - RSVP with Sapphire Singh, Green Gardening Coordinator at garden@greenventure.ca

When: Sat Apr 17, 2010 10am to 11am  EDT

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Spring Community Garden Clean-up & Seed Starting Demos: Saturday April 17th 10am-11am & Saturday April 24th 1pm-2pm at EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive Interactive, dress for the weather, Light refreshments - RSVP with Sapphire Singh, Green Gardening Coordinator at garden@greenventure.ca

When: Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:30pm to 7:30pm  EDT

Where: 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: An open house will be held Thursday April 15 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the EcoHouse for a demonstration on Wise Water Use by the City of Hamilton Water Wastewater Distribution Department. There will be giveaways available for residents who attend.

When: Sat Apr 24, 2010

Where: 85 Oak Knoll Drive, Hamilton, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca TIM HORTONS EARTH DAY WALK/FUN RUN Bayfront Park to Churchill Park Registration at 8:45am; Walk begins at 10:00am The 4th annual Tim Hortons Earth Day 5K Walk/Fun Run's destination is the annual Sunoco Earth Day Community Tree Planting Festival. At the finish line, participants have the opportunity to help improve the environment by planting trees to restore the urban woodland in this area and then joining in all of the fun activities of the festival. EARTH DAY COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING FESTIVAL 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Churchill Park, Westdale, at the Aviary (details on location and parking - below). Sunoco and the Suncor Energy Foundation invite you to join Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington, along with our planting partners RBG (Royal Botanical Gardens) and BARC (Bay Area Restoration Council) for this free and fun event. 1,300 trees to be planted. Fun activities, workshops, eco exhibits, free draws, CSA farms, Aviary, and more. Directions: The tree planting festival is located at the Aviary in Churchill Park in Westdale. The exact address (check it out on Google Maps or Mapquest) is 85 Oak Knoll. Westdale's streets are patterned after a hub, rather than on a grid. The simplest route is taking Paisley, going North to the very end and then turning right onto Oak Knoll. (please click on map to enlarge). However street parking is limited so please see info about parking zones & free shuttles on the website.

When: Sat Apr 24, 2010 4pm to 6pm  EDT

Where: Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Stoney Creek
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Learn the basic steps to planning a successful backyard food garden from one of Hamilton's expert urban growers Russ Ohrt of Backyard Harvest. About Russ Ohrt - http://www.thespec.com/article/675461 Agenda: 4pm - Meet at the Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Stoney Creek 4:15-6pm - Walking workshop through 5 neighbourhood backyards Free & Open to the Public Limited space so please RSVP with Sapphire Singh, Green Gardening Coordinator at garden@greenventure.ca or 905-540-8787 x118

When: Sat Oct 17, 2009

Event Status: confirmed

When: Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:30pm to Thu Apr 22, 2010 8pm  EDT

Who: o2jpqu87vvmgob9bqdsu98m7oc@group.calendar.google.com
Where: Linden Park School
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Film festival is April 22 at Linden Park School - We need someone from 5:45 - 8 pm- preferably 2 people. This would require taking and setting up a table top display REGRETS - Nadia Mthombeni- 519-568-3715, nadiam555@gmail.com CONFIRMED - Joanne Jamison- 905-388-0297

When: Sat May 1, 2010

Where: Mohawk College (Fennell Campus)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: City of Hamilton 2010 Rain Barrel Sale Mohawk College (Fennell Campus) Saturday, May 1st, 2010 8 a.m. until Sold Out The City of Hamilton will be hosting a one-day rain barrel sale on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.at Mohawk College. The college is located at the corner of West 5th Steet and Fennell Ave. in Hamilton and the sale is located in the south/west parking lot. Information regarding the sale is as follows: Limited quantities Rain or shine Cash only (rebated price of $35) Need to bring copy of water bill or tax bill to show residency One rain barrel per household Come early to avoid disapointment! Features of the Rain Catcher 4000 Barrel Rain Barrels sold at the 2009 and 2010 events have these features: · Barrel-shaped heavy-duty plastic design with flat back to sit flush against house. · Mosquito / debris screen. · 205 litre capacity, approximately 32” high. · Convenient hose attachment with on/off valve for easy dispensing into watering can. · Overflow valve with hose to direct overflow rain away from house. · Approximately 24” diameter - fits in average vehicle (such as Toyota Corolla back seat). · Weighs approximately 10 lbs empty. · Minimum assembly required (attach overflow hose and dispensing hose using simple clamps provided). How to Adapt Your Downspout (to flow into the rain barrel) 1.Cut off lower portion of the downspout (above the elbow). 2.Re-attach downspout elbow a few inches above the top of the rain barrel. Residents who purchased a rain barrel at a sales event, are responsible for adapting their own downspout. Downspout adjustment instructions were included with the rain barrels. Winterizing Your Rain Barrel To avoid damage to your rain barrel, be sure to winterize it before first frost. The manufacturer’s information included with rain barrels purchased through Hamilton’s 2009 and 2010 program recommends: · Drain the rain barrel and all hoses completely. · Hoses should be stored inside. · Place the rain barrel upside down to avoid water freezing inside it and cracking the barrel. If possible store the rain barrel upside down in the garage, another protected area, or cover the upside down rain barrel to protect it from the elements and avoid the possibility of it blowing away during intense weather. If it is inconvenient to leave the downspout modified (shortened) while your rain barrel is upside down for winter, you may wish to install a flexible downspout extension, available at most hardware stores. For more details: http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/PublicWorks/WaterAndWasteWaterDev/Education/Rainbarrel.htm

When: Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:30pm to 9:30pm  EDT

Where: Your Home
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Turn off your lights! http://www.earthhour.org

When: Sat Apr 10, 2010 1:30pm to 2:30pm  EDT

Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Want to grow your own food, but not sure how to start? Looking for experience coordinating a community garden project? Interested in sharing gardening skills and working with like minded people? If so, attend Green Venture's Community Garden Info Session. No experience necessary. All Welcome. Light refreshments provided (fairtrade & orgainc, local, vegan friendly). Get growing in Green Venture's Community Garden. Note - Optional group Community Garden Orientation directly following the Info. Session

When: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7pm to Fri Apr 23, 2010 10pm  EDT

Who: o2jpqu87vvmgob9bqdsu98m7oc@group.calendar.google.com
Where: 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Workers Arts and Heritage Centre is looking for organizations and community partners to sponsor it's first ever Earth Day event. This represents absolutely NO financial commitment on the part of your organization, we are merely looking for help promoting the event and finding potential participants. In exchange we can put your logo on all promotional items. Please find all the information below: In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre is inviting Hamilton residents to become “Garbage Artists” and contribute their time and/or recyclable waste to creating a sculpture of Hamilton’s most famous natural landmark. Entitled, Garbage Escarpment, the sculpture is meant to help raise awareness of the amounts of waste that we produce, while also mapping what our refuse says about us as people and as a city. The project also offers the opportunity for Hamiltonians to get together and celebrate their artistic accomplishment. On April 23rd, 2010 from 7pm -10pm the WAHC will host a public completion and unveiling of Garbage Escarpment as part of the final Labour Lounge program of the 2009-2010 season. The event will also feature the premier of the Recycled Vinyl musical program, an opportunity for local record enthusiasts to play their favourite, old, obscure or just plain weird records. WAHC will provide turntables and speakers. How to Participate: DONATE: Bring donations of trash to the WAHC from April 1st – April 23rd, 2010 DO NOT BRING IN: Organic waste, liquid or chemical waste, medical waste, hazardous waste. Workers Arts & Heritage Centre. 51 Stuart St. Hamilton, ON. Tuesday to Saturday 10am -4pm ATTEND: Come to the completion/unveiling ceremony at WAHC on April 23rd at 7pm and show your support for local arts & culture. VOLUNTEER: Become a garbage artist! Garbage Artists will be needed to sort trash and help put the finishing touches on the Garbage Escarpment on the day of the event. DJ: Bring in your old, obscure, bizarre and fun vinyl LPs and play them for us as part of our Recycled Vinyl open turntables program. Participants will receive a free WAHC button and acknowledgement as a participating artist on WAHC’s website and during the exhibition of Garbage Escarpment For more information contact Andrew Lochhead at the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre. By telephone: (905) 522 3003 x22 or by E-Mail: Andrew@wahc-museum.ca

When: Sat Mar 20, 2010 2pm to 4pm  EDT

Who: o2jpqu87vvmgob9bqdsu98m7oc@group.calendar.google.com
Where: Jamesville Community Center, 209 McNab Street North, Hamilton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: SEEDY SATURDAY! 2pm, Saturday March 20th, 2010 Free Admission Jamesville Communtiy Centre, 209 MacNab Street North hamiltoncommunitygardennetwork@gmail.com 905-524-3431 The HCGN, COG, and EFAO are partnering to host the 2010 Seedy Saturday. The event will consist of a seed exchange (over 400 varieties of seed available for trade, donation, or free), seed vendors, displays and information about community gardening opportunities that exist in the city, and a line-up of engaging speakers throughout the afternoon. Refreshments will be provided by Food Not Bombs, and Sky Dragon will be serving their in-house roasted coffee. Prof. Sarah Wakefield, University of Toronto, will be presenting the impacts of community gardening in Hamilton, as well as a review of community garden policy. Kevin Hamilton, a Canadian Organic Growers representative and local farmer, will be presenting on the topic of seed saving and seed politics. Finally, Theresa Phair, from the McQuesten Communtiy Planning Team, will be discussing her group's journey in developing a community garden in their neighbourhood. Contact hamiltoncommunitygardennetwork@gmail.com for more information about the event. Lauren Chewter Hamilton Community Garden Network