In collaboration with our local partners, the YGH is fortunate to share an upcoming celebration of native plants and community growing! Co-hosted by the Guelph Seed Library (a project of the Guelph Tool Library) and Guelph Public Library, the event brings together gardeners, seed savers, native plant enthusiasts, and environmental advocates for a day of learning and […]
Discover the medicinal power of local plants, herbs, and trees! Led by clinical herbalist Zhyfhs Millicent, RH (OHA), this guided Yorklands walk explores the wealth of medicine available in our backyards, local forests, and parks. Participants will learn: Medicinal qualities of certain plants How to identify local plants How to work with the plants Ethical harvesting practices Optimal harvesting […]
Join us for a screening of Eternal Song—a cinematic journey through ancestral memory, Indigenous wisdom, and the wounds of modernity. After the film, we’ll share circle space: gentle, and lightly held. A place to sit with what stirred, and be in community together.
The Quarry Story Celebrate the new year by attending the YGH’s first 2026 walk! Join Susan Ratcliffe for a winter walk and learn more about the Yorklands hidden gem — the quarry! Uncover the site’s fascinating history and its connection to the Ontario Reformatory while walking through the beautiful, snowy winter landscape. Don’t miss out […]
Celebrate Nature in Guelph: A Free Family Friendly Event Wildlands League is sponsoring a free public swim with the City of Guelph at Victoria Road Recreation Centre on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 3:15 – 4:45 in collaboration with Urban Park Guelph and The Arboretum. This is a free family event featuring a free public swim, free […]
Midwinter River Walks Freshwater Conservation Canada is hosting two midwinter walks along the Speed and Eramosa rivers in Guelph, on February 1st at 10:00 a.m. and February 8th at 10:00 a.m. These events will include knowledge sharing, community building, and opportunities to help rehabilitate the two rivers! Participants can expect to observe nature along wooded […]
Midwinter River Walks Freshwater Conservation Canada is hosting two midwinter walks along the Speed and Eramosa rivers in Guelph, on February 1st at 10:00 a.m. and February 8th at 10:00 a.m. These events will include knowledge sharing, community building, and opportunities to help rehabilitate the two rivers! Participants can expect to observe nature along wooded […]
Seedy Saturday On March 28, from 10am to 3pm, join us for YGH’s annual Seedy Saturday. We’re excited to bring the community together again for a day of education, connection, and seed exchanging. We’re pleased to announce some of the workshops planned for the day. Presented by several community members, these workshops offer participants special opportunities to […]
