Friends in the garden standing around a sign for the Cultivating Local Yokels Society.

Our society's main function is to provide a safe environment, which is a garden, and facilitate programs for children with brain injury. We have been using this type of venue for over 12 years, finding that programs in a friendly garden setting are much more effective in the re-learning process. We find that the children are much more relaxed in this type of environment, and respond well to outdoor programs.

— Richard Gauthier, Executive Director
Cultivating Local Yokals Society

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2024

Hear Richard's story in a new documentary, "Invisible No More"
Donate today, and get the first five chapters of "Before I Was VIII"
For any donation over $50, you will be gifted the first five chapters of Richard's new autobiography, "Before I was VIII."

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2017

New Bryn Location

2015

Boating and Fishing
During the last three years we have integrated two paddleboats in order to enable our clients to have an exciting and safe fishing experience in local lakes.

Check out the photos page to see them in action.

2014

St. Michael's Students Volunteer at Fleming Owl Cherry Orchard

2013

Photo: Bruce Stotesbury, Times Colonist
Good Neighbours: Volunteer gardeners make a difference

2011