Yorklands Green Hub aims to create a self-sustaining environmental education, demonstration, and research hub at the former Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre site in Guelph, Ontario.
Who We Are
Yorklands Green Hub is a community-driven non-profit working to create an inclusive, sustainable future at the former Ontario Reformatory site in Guelph.
What We Do
We connect people to land and each other through hands-on learning, ecological preservation, and community partnerships. Our programs engage youth, support Indigenous collaboration, and grow environmental literacy through stewardship, heritage, environmental and cultural programming.
Why We Do It
We believe the Yorklands is a unique place to model climate action, reconciliation, and regenerative land use in the heart of Guelph. Together, we’re reimagining this landscape as a vibrant hub for people, nature, and future generations.
Mission
Our mission is to actively engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to create a welcoming green space that celebrates biodiversity, conservation of its cultural heritage and facilitates stewardship education programs.
Latest Posts
- Break through
Canadians care deeply about the climate crisis. But too often, it goes unspoken. We can change that. Seniors for Climate’s new campaign aims to rekindle the conversation around climate – Find an event near you at SeniorsforClimate.org CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT WEEK JUNE 1 – 7 - Plein Air
Yorklands Green Hub is inviting all artists to the Yorklands site. You are also invited to come any time in June. Check in at the main gate — Yorklands volunteers are present only on June 6 or 7. World Environment Day is Friday June 5. Come and celebrate the land and reflect on how we can protect nature. Completed art will be displayed and offered for sale at the East Side Branch of the Guelph Public Library in December 2026! - Birdwatching for Beginners at the Guelph Arboretum
Join Pedro Hernandez of Outdoor Commute at the University of Guelph Arboretum for an introduction to birdwatching. A 30 minute lesson will be followed by a guided walk through the Arboretum learning to identify birds and their habitat. Binoculars are provided. All ages are welcome! - The City Nature Challenge
Whether you went for a hike, attended a training session, or captured a photo of wildlife in the park, the Yorklands Green Hub wishes to thank everyone involved with the City Nature Challenge. Yorklands is grateful to all the local organizations that led CNC events, including the Arboretum, Nature Guelph, Bird Safe Guelph, The Wildflower Society, Freshwater Conservation Canada, The Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph Public Library, rare Charitable Research Reserve, Royal City Science, and more.
Featured
- YGH’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Join us on May 14 for Yorklands’s AGM! We’ll be sharing updates on YGH initiatives, financial highlights, and results from the City Nature Challenge, and more! - Join the City Nature Challenge – Guelph
Explore Guelph and capture images of wildlife. Share your findings by uploading to iNaturalist. - We’re Recruiting Volunteers!
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Board, our communications team and our fundraising committee. - Is a National Urban Park Possible in Guelph?
Read the cover story by Emmerson Jull on pages 18-19 of the Ontarian
Key Topics
Advocacy / Biodiversity / Climate action / Community engagement / Cultural heritage / Education programs / Events and workshops / First Nations / History / Land restoration / Newsletter / Ontario Reformatory / Recreation / Research and reports / Stewardship / Sustainability / Urban Park / Wildlife and habitat