At A Rocha Canada, we envision a world where communities flourish alongside nature. For over 20 years, our Brooksdale Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC, has inspired thousands to care deeply about the earth and others through practical immersion experiences in nature for people of all ages. Whether its growing food, studying threatened species, planting trees or attending a retreat or workshop; when people are equipped to steward the earth and work together both people and places are transformed. 

Today, we invite you to be part of something truly extraordinary: renovating  A Rocha’s well loved 1930s heritage barn into a four season Conservation Learning Centre and Hospitality Hub! 

In our fast paced modern age it’s common to feel frenzied, we need places that connect us to history, to nature and to community. A Rocha has the privilege of being such a place, and together with you has an opportunity to invest in a renovation that will serve more people, and provide a better experience year round through winter months.  Currently  indoor educational space is limited to the Guest House living room accommodating just 40 people, restricting ability to host groups such as schools classes, community workshops, and retreats. Additionally, kitchen capacity caps at 40, even though demand often surpasses 100 visitors.

With your support, our renovated barn will be equipped for the next 100 years with:

• A Farm Market Café and Welcome Area to orient visitors and program participants
  
• Accessible wheelchair lift and public washrooms.
  
• Conservation and Education Teams office, lab and studio space.
  
• A Commercial Kitchen for teaching, processing farm produce (think delicious salsas, soups and sauces), community workshops and hospitality.
  
• Interactive Multipurpose Event Space in the old hay loft

All this in a barn seismically upgraded and energy efficient; blending the best of heritage value and modern building technology.