June is here, bringing with it the warm weather and plenty of ways to participate at Yorklands. Join us this month for Plein Air painting, a guided walk, and opportunities to get involved with the YGH. Scroll down to learn more.
National Indigenous History Month
The Yorklands Green Hub wishes to honour the diverse, rich cultures of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. June is a month to recognize our shared past and celebrate ongoing Indigenous contributions, which continue to shape Canada to this day.
YGH is striving to work with our Indigenous partners toward integrating both the Indigenous heritage of the Yorklands (OR) property as well as the wise approaches of caring for the land into our programming and our narratives.
Yorklands is pleased to introduce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Aditi Sharma. If you cross paths with Aditi, please make sure to give her a warm welcome!
“Hi everyone! I’m Aditi, the new Volunteer Coordinator. I’m excited to be part of the community and to get to know all of our amazing volunteers. I care deeply about supporting meaningful community work and helping create positive environmental change. I look forward to connecting with you and getting to know you!”
McQuillan’s Bridge Update
Good News!
The Committee of the Whole at the City of Guelph approved saving and rehabilitating McQuillan’s Bridge. The Committee will then make a recommendation to Council to approve it, with a final decision set to be made by the end of June.
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!
Volunteer Coordinator Position!
We are looking for a volunteer to take on the Membership Secretary role.
As a Membership Secretary, you will:
Manage our membership database
Communicate regularly with our members
Prepare monthly reports for the board
The Quarry Story: A Yorklands Green Hub Guided Walk
Celebrate spring with a guided walk!
Join Susan Ratcliffe for a journey through Yorklands and discover one of the site’s hidden gems — the quarry!
Learn more about its fascinating history and its connection to the Ontario Reformatory while walking through the beautiful spring landscape. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the site’s natural and historical significance.
June is here, bringing with it the warm weather and plenty of ways to participate at Yorklands. Join us this month for Plein Air painting, a guided walk, and opportunities to get involved with the YGH. Scroll down to learn more.
National Indigenous History Month The Yorklands Green Hub wishes to honour the diverse, rich cultures of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. June is a month to recognize our shared past and celebrate ongoing Indigenous contributions, which continue to shape Canada to this day. YGH is striving to work with our Indigenous partners toward integrating both the Indigenous heritage of the Yorklands (OR) property as well as the wise approaches of caring for the land into our programming and our narratives.
Yorklands is pleased to introduce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Aditi Sharma. If you cross paths with Aditi, please make sure to give her a warm welcome! “Hi everyone! I’m Aditi, the new Volunteer Coordinator. I’m excited to be part of the community and to get to know all of our amazing volunteers. I care deeply about supporting meaningful community work and helping create positive environmental change. I look forward to connecting with you and getting to know you!”
McQuillan’s Bridge Update Good News! The Committee of the Whole at the City of Guelph approved saving and rehabilitating McQuillan’s Bridge. The Committee will then make a recommendation to Council to approve it, with a final decision set to be made by the end of June.
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!
Volunteer Coordinator Position! We are looking for a volunteer to take on the Membership Secretary role. As a Membership Secretary, you will: Manage our membership database Communicate regularly with our members Prepare monthly reports for the board
The Quarry Story: A Yorklands Green Hub Guided Walk Celebrate spring with a guided walk! Join Susan Ratcliffe for a journey through Yorklands and discover one of the site’s hidden gems — the quarry! Learn more about its fascinating history and its connection to the Ontario Reformatory while walking through the beautiful spring landscape. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the site’s natural and historical significance.