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Sign the Petition for Urban Park Guelph
Yorklands Green Hub is part of a larger group of organizations and community members advocating for the establishment of a National Urban Park at the Reformatory Conservation District.
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Reformatory lands deserve protecting, not just a few buildings
Submitted by Susan Ratcliffe Read article here Guelph celebrated its 194th birthday on April 23, a longevity John Galt could not have imagined when he cut down the maple tree on the banks of the Speed River. He commemorated the tree cutting on that rainy night with these eloquent words: “The silence of the woods,…
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We’re Hiring
Environmental Program Coordinator – Canada Summer Jobs position ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: The Yorklands Green Hub (YGH) is a non-profit organization working to create a one-of-a-kind green hub in Guelph for the benefit of the community on part of the former Guelph Correctional Centre (GCC) heritage lands. We run environmental advocacy and educational programming in the community…
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In Memoriam
We remember these people for their passion, generosity of spirit and support for heritage, the arts, social justice and environmental protection.
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The Green Door: Number 19, February 2021
The Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure is now moving through the sale of the entire remaining land parcel of the former Ontario Reformatory
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Wild In The City – Snow Animal Challenge
Celebrate Urban Nature at the Yorklands With Your Snow Sculpture of a Wild Animal! Send us a photo of your snow animal to noticing@yorklandsgreenhub.ca in January, February or March. You’ll be entered in our monthly draw to win one of two $25 gift vouchers for The Bookshelf, Wild Birds Unlimited or Wyndham Art Supplies. Open…
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Important Update! Guided Walks Canceled!
Dear Friends of the Yorklands, due to the current Ontario lock-down our Second Sunday Guided Walks are canceled until further notice. Though we still encourage everyone to continue visiting the Yorklands as it’s a great way to spend some outdoor time. Follow hiking trails on the property, or try your hand at our Snow Sculpture…
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The Green Door: Number 18, November 2020
YGH’s Expression of Interest regarding our role in the future of the Yorklands site is now in the hands of the Ministry of Infrastructure Ontario
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Artspiration 2020 Update
Learn about the participating artists and see their amazing work on our website under Art at Yorklands.