We are delighted to introduce Scott Gerbrandt, A Rocha’s newly appointed and first-ever Manitoba Director serving the Winnipeg area. Scott currently serves as the Western Field Director for Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and will officially transition to his A Rocha role in late August.
Scott will be based out of Canadian Mennonite University’s new Centre for Ecological and Economic Resilience in Winnipeg. Local to Winnipeg himself, Scott is a visionary leader and team builder — skills that will be invaluable as he leads the emerging staff team and develops the A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre and A Rocha’s work in Winnipeg.
Programming will focus on five complementary areas: scientific research and community-based conservation projects, environmental education, retreats, food security, and church outreach.
A Rocha will continue to have a presence in southern Manitoba through our partnered project, The Pembina Valley Interpretive Centre; and we look forward to the mutually beneficial cross-pollinization that is sure to occur between the two areas.
“Watch this space” for more information about future programs in Winnipeg and the new Center! (Webpages with more information coming soon!)
We are grateful to DREW Foundation for significant seed funding that enables A Rocha to launch the A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre and Winnipeg activities.
