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Welcome to A Rocha
In an environmental context often characterized by fear and paralysis, A Rocha is bringing hope through care of both people and places. We are preserving sensitive habitats and threatened species, growing organic food and feeding people living on low income, inspiring school children and training young people. A Rocha is changing the way people treat the earth.
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I am Like a Pelican of the Wilderness
By Fred Bunnel The island is about the size of a football field. The last time I was there (decades ago), there were nine living trees on it (white spruce and lodgepole pine) [...]
Big News at A Rocha
A new president is in the future Markku Kostamo has led A Rocha Canada since its founding in 2001. In early years he was the Executive Director and, after a 2014 re-structuring to adapt [...]
Winter Wandering, Wondering
By Fred Bunnell Barefoot on ice The fool ducks were standing on the ice in their bare feet. I’ve done that, coming out of a sauna. I don’t recommend it. Walking through [...]