🔊Today, despite rehabilitation and restoration of McQuillan's bridge located below Stone Rd, east of Victoria, there is a motion coming forward from two councillors to demolish it. The Council meeting is on Tuesday, June 2nd at 1:30pm. We has submitted a letter to support its restoration.

🎨 Plein Air - Come and be inspired! Yorklands Green Hub is inviting all artists to the Yorklands site. Completed art will be displayed and offered for sale at the East Side Branch of the Guelph Public Library in December 2026! See event details in the comment👇

Eid Mubarak 2026✨ Wishing you and your loved ones peace, happiness, good health, and countless blessings on this special occasion. May this Eid bring joy to your home and fill your heart with gratitude and peace. #eidmubarak

We've worked with @smallchangefund.bsky.social on a fundraising campaign - Revive the Yorklands: A Community Vision for Nature and Belonging. We need to keep the momentum on advocating for protecting this beautiful gem in our city. See comments to watch the video and visit our website to learn more!

⛏️The Quarry Story 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 connection to the Ontario Reformatory while walking through the beautiful landscape. Tickets are free! Detail in the comment👇

🎨 Plein Air - Come and be inspired! Yorklands Green Hub is inviting all artists to the Yorklands site. Completed art will be displayed and offered for sale at the East Side Branch of the Guelph Public Library in December 2026! See event details in the comment👇

🌿The results are in for the #CityNatureChallenge2026 in Guelph! 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who participated and explored nature to complete this year’s challenge. Together, we are building a greener and stronger community. Check out full results in the comment👇

🌎✨This year’s City Nature Challenge brought together all nature lovers to document the wildlife all around us. Thank you all for participating! The result in Guelph will be posted tomorrow, and all the results will be announced during YGH's Annual General Meeting on May 14. See full result below👇

🏙️🌲 #YorklandsGreenHub wishes to thank everyone involved with the #CityNatureChallenge2026. We also thank those who volunteered, hosted, or assisted with any of the events and training sessions. The CNC results will be announced during YGH's Annual General Meeting on May 14. See event details below👇

🔭🦅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 to identify birds and their habitat. Binoculars are provided. All ages are welcome! Details in the comment👇

We've worked with @smallchangefund.bsky.social on a fundraising campaign - Revive the Yorklands: A Community Vision for Nature and Belonging. We need to keep the momentum on advocating for protecting this beautiful gem in our city. See comments to watch the video and visit our website to learn more!

📅 YGH's Annual General Meeting (AGM) Who wants to stay up-to-date with all things Yorklands? Join us on May 14 for our AGM! We'll be sharing updates on YGH initiatives, financial highlights, and results from the CNC, and more! See detail in the comment👇

🌊Electrofishing and benthic (aquatic insects) collection for the City Nature Challenge today. #CityNatureChallenge2026 #guelph

🐦The Yorklands Green Hub CNC bird walk today has been rescheduled due to rain. Come join us and participate in the #CityNatureChallenge2026 to help protect nature. Have the app, iNaturalist, ready to go! ‼New date: Sunday, April 26 at 9am

🦋We are well on our way in the City Nature Challenge this morning. Come join us, take your photo observations and upload them to iNaturalist. April 24-27th only. Only wild organisms please! #guelph #CityNatureChallenge2026 #iNaturalist

🌳As part of the Guelph #CityNatureChallenge, the Guelph Hiking Trail Club is offering two hikes — a perfect companion to your iNaturalist training. Your iNaturalist upload while venturing through Guelph's green spaces will contribute to global conservation and biodiversity efforts. See links below👇

Earth is not just where we live—it’s what sustains us. Protect it today for every tomorrow. #EarthDay2026 #protecttheearth

🍁National Volunteer Week We are so grateful to all of our dedicated & kind volunteers who continue to make a huge impact on our community through work on our stewardship programs, events, communications, membership program, and so much more. We could not do this without you!! #yorklandsgreenhub

✅Another successful Clean and Green Day at the Yorklands! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out and helped pick up the garbage even with the threat of rain. Luckily for the most part the rain held off. #yorklandsgreenhub #EarthDay #guelph #volunteerappreciation

♻️Clean & Green Day Tomorrow‼️ Join us on this Saturday, April 18, from 9:30am to 11:30am, as we come together to help clean up the Yorklands site and welcome the spring season. 📍Location: Main Gates, 785 York Rd. (Bus route #4)

🏙️From April 24 to April 27, #Yorklandsgreenhub and 13 other local organizations are taking part in The #CityNatureChallenge! Here is a graphic providing an overview of events for the CNC challenge. Don't miss out on supporting local and global conservation! Learn More at: www.citynaturechallenge.org

🌏April is Earth Month and Earth Day is April 22nd. Let's take action and come out and enjoy some of these events! #SCAN #gwsocialjusticeco #OPIRG #GCAN #NatureGuelph #uogarboretum #ignatiusguelph #raresites #guelph #earthday2026

We've worked with @smallchangefund.bsky.social on a fundraising campaign - Revive the Yorklands: A Community Vision for Nature and Belonging. We need to keep the momentum on advocating for protecting this beautiful gem in our city. See comments to watch the video and visit our website to learn more!

🌍Board Member Positions! We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteers to join our board. How to get involved: 📧 If you're interested or have questions, please reach out to [email protected] 📝Apply here: yorklandsgreenhub.ca/volunteer-fo.... See what we'll need and what you'll offer below👇

🌲The City Nature Challenge Yorklands, in collaboration with rare, is offering an in-person training session on April 14. You'll learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record observations of wild birds, insects, mammals, plants, amphibians, etc. See details below👇 #citynaturechallenge

🌲The City Nature Challenge Yorklands, in collaboration with the University of Guelph Arboretum, is offering an in-person training session on April 21. You'll learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record observations of wild birds, insects, mammals, plants, amphibians, etc. See details below👇

🌲The City Nature Challenge Yorklands, in collaboration with Royal City Science, is offering two virtual training sessions on April 16. You'll learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record observations of wild birds, insects, mammals, plants, trees, amphibians, and more. See detail in the comments👇

♻️Join us on Saturday, April 18, from 9:30am to 11:30am, as we come together to help clean up the Yorklands site and welcome the spring season. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create positive and green impact on our shared local environment. 📍Location: Main Gates, 785 York Rd. (Bus route #4)

🌱Join #yorklandsgreenhub on March 28 @ Old Quebec Street Mall for a full day of inspiring, beginner-friendly Seedy Saturday gardening workshops! 🌿These workshops are designed to make gardening accessible, practical, and empowering for all experience levels. Come grow with us! See detail in comments👇

🐝Pollination Guelph 2026 Symposium: Indigenous Wisdom & Pollinators On April 11, 9 am-4 pm, join @pollinationguelph.bsky.social for a day of learning, networking, and more! 🙌This symposium offers something for everyone! See detail in the comment👇

🏙️The #CityNatureChallenge (CNC) is an annual four-day nature census. Cities around the world will use biodiversity recording platforms like iNaturalist to document nature in their neighborhoods. Join us for this important citizen science event. Save the dates and learn more in our upcoming e-blasts.

Planting Radiance Workshop: Easy-to-Grow Edible & Medicinal 🌱Seedy Saturday Workshop - Plants to Improve Health & Sustainability🥗 Do you want to grow plants for tea, food, or to support your personal health? Bring your questions for an engaging, educational session. See details in the comments👇

🌱Seedy Saturday Workshop-The Hobby Homestead-Nancy's Creations and Seeds: Urban Gardening Workshop🪴 Wanted to garden, but don't have the space? Living in an apartment/small backyard? This session offers a great starting point for anyone curious about urban gardening. See details in the comments👇

🌱Seedy Saturday returns on March 28, 10am-3pm, at the OId Quebec Street Mall! Hosted by the YGH and community partners, this event brings the community together for education, connection, celebration, and seed exchanges. 🙌Stay tuned and ready to check out the workshops in the following posts!

🌱Seedy Saturday Workshop - The Hobby Homestead - Seeds to Supper: How Families Grow Food Together👨‍👩‍👧 This workshop is a great introduction for anyone curious about homesteading! See details in the comment👇

🌱Seedy Sayuraday Workshop - Beloved By The Sky: Seeds for Bees🐝 Whether you want to support pollinators in a yard, balcony, or container, this workshop has your needs covered! See details in the comment👇

🌳We are joining forces with @smallchangefund.bsky.social on a fundraising campaign - Revive the Yorklands: A Community Vision for Nature and Belonging. Together, we're creating a model of urban conservation that upholds biodiversity, fosters reconciliation, and strengthens climate resilience.

🌱On March 28, from 10am to 3pm, join us for YGH's annual #seedysaturday! We’re excited to bring the community together again for a day of education, connection, and seed exchanging. 🙌Check out these posters and stay tuned–more event details will be announced in the coming weeks! #yorklandsgreenhub

🌿Is a National Urban Park Possible in Guelph? Supporters believe it could enhance biodiversity, expand public access to nature, and create long-term environmental protection. However, questions still remain about future land use and partnerships.

🌿Big News for Guelph’s Green Space! 🌳 Local efforts are advancing a vision to create a National Urban Park in Guelph. It’s an opportunity to ensure open spaces and wildlife corridors remain part of our city’s future!

🌍 We’re Recruiting Volunteers! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Board, our communications team and our fundraising committee. See details in the comment👇

🙌Last chance to join a virtual walk tomorrow and enjoy a deep dive into craftsmanship and industry at the OR! Hosted on zoom, the presentation explores the history of skilled labour and production at the site. Registration is free on Eventbrite – link below.

🏙️🌲The #citynaturechallenge (CNC) is an annual nature census in which cities around the world use biodiversity recording platforms. We will be providing pre-census iNaturalist training, walks and bio-blitzes in the city over four days from April 24-27. 🙌Save the dates and stay tuned!

💻🛠️Are you curious about what was made at the OR? Join Susan Ratcliffe for this year’s Made at the Reformatory VIRTUAL walk – a deep dive into craftsmanship and industry at the OR. It will explore the history of skilled labour and production at the site. Registration is free – see details below.

🌳We are joining forces with @smallchangefund.bsky.social on a fundraising campaign - Revive the Yorklands: A Community Vision for Nature and Belonging. Together, we're creating a model of urban conservation that upholds biodiversity, fosters reconciliation, and strengthens climate resilience.

🌱Save the date for this year's annual YGH Seedy Saturday! We're excited to bring the community together again for a day of education, connection, and seed exchanging. 🙌Stay tuned, as more information about the event and our partnerships will be coming soon! #seedysaturday #yorklandsgreenhub

⚠️We are urging residents to take action in supporting Yorklands. If residential development is introduced in the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines we may lose this historic and ecologically significant property as a National Urban Park. 👇See link in the comment

❄️Freshwater Conservation Canada is hosting two midwinter walks along the Speed and Eramosa rivers in Guelph, on Feb 1st at 10:00 a.m. and Feb 8th at 10:00 a.m. These events will include knowledge sharing, community building, and opportunities to help rehabilitate the two rivers! Details below👇

🌿Wildlands League is sponsoring a free family friendly event-a public swim with the City of Guelph at Victoria Road Recreation Centre on Sunday, Jan 25 from 3:15–4:45 in collaboration with Urban Park Guelph and The Arboretum. Come learn about what makes these places special. Detail in the comment👇

🌍We’re Recruiting Volunteers! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of Yorklands Stewards and our communications team. We are also looking for new people to join our YGH board. See details in the comment👇