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
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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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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.
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More Kite Makers Wanted!
Good luck in the draw to win one of 7 gift certificates of $40 from Wild Birds Unlimited, the Bookshelf, or Wyndham Arts to further enjoy your interest in the environment.