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😎 For #ThrowbackThursday, enjoy this photo of C

😎 For #ThrowbackThursday, enjoy this photo of Conservation Science Director, Christy Juteau! We asked her some questions, and as you'll see, A Rocha Canada always had the same spirit and mission 🌟

~ Who was Christy in this photo? ~

This is 20-yr old Christy, working for A Rocha in the summer of 2001. I was leading environmental education programs for campers and also did field studies for the Garry Oak meadows. We had a blast taking kids on adventures in the forest and ocean habitats of Thetis Island, one of BC's beautiful southern gulf islands.

~ What was the difference between your role then and now? ~

My role then (as "A Rocha girl") was pure fun – playing "broom ball" while removing invasive Scotch broom, licking slugs, and tasting licorice fern roots. It was all about opening kids' eyes to the wonder of creation. My present role is a bit heavier in terms of deliverables, but it still has fun moments, especially when I get a chance to join in on the field work. My favourite moments include: watching the salmon fight their way back to spawn, helping a toad to cross the road, and collecting samples at the estuary. I hope for the day the water is clean enough to harvest those clams.

~ What were your hopes for A Rocha then compared to now? ~

At the time, I was excited about A Rocha's international work and hoped to one day connect my care for creation, my love of God the Creator, and my heart for justice and the poor together. Since then, wow. We've come so far in 20 years! I hope that A Rocha will continue to grow in excellence in how we do our science and connecting that to effective communication and conservation action. The world is waking up to the urgency of our hurting planet; we have an exciting opportunity to work alongside many others towards the flourishing of all creatures.

We have more A Rocha throwback in store at our 20th year event on Nov 6! Please join us. Link in bio!
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#TBT #GlowUp #ARochaStory #ARochaCanada20 #ARocha #ARochaCanada #CreationCare #Conservation #GodsCreation #EnvironmentalStewardship #Stewardship #Christian #Earth #SustainableAgriculture #Education #OutdoorEducation

After a wonderfully abundant summer, the Brooksdal

After a wonderfully abundant summer, the Brooksdale farm is winding down...but not to worry, we've still got you covered for veggies - join our Winter CSA! ❄️⁠
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Get a medium-sized share every other Tuesday from November 2 - December 4. Expect 6-10 items in your box, including winter squash, leeks, onions, kale, parsley, rosemary, sage, carrots, beets, cabbage, chard, arugula, turnips, and cauliflower - whew! You DON'T want to miss out 🧅🥬🥕⁠
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See link in bio to sign up!⁠
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#arocha #arochacanada #creationcare #conservation #environment #sustainability #sustainableagriculture #communitysharedagriculture #csa #farmfresh #buylocal

Before she steps into the keynote spot of our 20th

Before she steps into the keynote spot of our 20th celebration, you can get started on Katharine Hayhoe's research and stories through her new book: "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World." 📕

And why read alone when you can do it together with your A Rocha family! The "Saving Us" Book Club starts October 21 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET, with a special appearance from Dr. Hayhoe herself. Join the free, virtual webinar through the link in our bio
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"[We] are not called to be perfect – we are call

"[We] are not called to be perfect – we are called only to love," says Marnie Klassen, our Manitoba Communications Assistant. In our new blog post, she shares her own reflections on the Season of Creation, home, and place. Take a look at the link in our bio 🔗⁠
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#Reflection #SeasonOfCreation #Oikos #LoveYourPlace #ARocha #ARochaCanada #CreationCare #Conservation #GodsCreation #EnvironmentalStewardship #Stewardship #Christian #Earth #Education #OutdoorEducation

The second season of the Field Notes podcast by A

The second season of the Field Notes podcast by A Rocha is in full flight! 🥏

Last month, Peter Harris and Byrony Loveless spoke with Enric Sala, National Geographic's Explorer-in-Residence, to talk about the transformative power of nature.

Get your biweekly dose of conservation conversations and listen in on all major streaming platforms or by visiting the link in our bio.

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🎉 The first episode in series two is out now!

🌏 The world’s high seas – our so-called international waters – represent nearly 50% of the planet’s surface but are not owned by any state.

🐠 Research shows that around half of fishing in the high seas would not be profitable without government subsidies or slave labour… So could we protect it by creating a giant marine reserve, and let nature flourish.

🐬 In this episode Enric Sala, Explorer-in-Residence for @natgeo, speaks honestly with Bryony and Peter about the desperate situation our oceans are facing. Despite the urgent and very real threats to marine life globally, he remains both pragmatic and optimistic about humanity’s ability to protect our seas and to find solutions that work for both people and planet.

🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms now or online arocha.org

Did you miss our cute animal posts? We sure did! I

Did you miss our cute animal posts? We sure did! It's time for another - meet the Northern Red-legged Frog! 😍
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The Northern Red-legged Frog (a.k.a. Rana aurora) is a large frog (up to 10cm long) with smooth, brown/reddish brown skin. It has prominent dorsolateral folds, and derives its name from the red found on the undersides of its arms, legs, and belly.
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Northern Red-legged Frogs can be found in southwestern BC and along the west coast to northern California. They are considered a special concern species by COSEWIC and SARA. They experience high mortality rates with extensive road networks near their breeding sites and travel corridors, and face many threats with contaminants and pollutants in the environment.
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Hoppy Wednesday from our new amphibian friend! 🐸
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Have you noticed anything different about @ARochaM

Have you noticed anything different about @ARochaManitoba recently? Maybe a new hairdo or some different clothes? ✂💃🤭

It's Marnie! She is the newest addition to our communications team and we're tickled pink she is with us again. Head over there, take a look at what they're up to, and give them a follow!

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Introducing... Marnie Klassen!
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Hi there! I'm Marnie, @ARochaManitoba's new communications person. I'm a recent grad from @cmuwpg, and call Winnipeg and Abbotsford, BC home equally (though I grew up in northern BC!). I love A Rocha's commitment to hope, and the way A Rocha people willingly fall in love with Creation. You'll be seeing more of me on social media in the coming months - send us a DM if you want to know more about the person behind the account!
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#ARochaCanada #ARochaManitoba #ARocha #CreationCare #Creation #GodsCreation #Intro #Introduction #Communications #SocialMedia #EnvironmentalStewardship #Stewardship #Christian #Biodiversity #Environment #Earth #Conservation #Nature #Manitoba #Earthkeeping #LoveYourPlace #KnowYourPlace

🥗 Happy #WorldVegetarianDay! 🥗⁠ ⁠ Time t

🥗 Happy #WorldVegetarianDay! 🥗⁠
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Time to celebrate the goodness of plants that go into our bellies! 🎵 Get into your veggie groove on today and through the rest of this month with these fun suggestions:⁠
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🌽 Eat meat-free for the day or throughout the month⁠
🥬 Learn how a vegetarian diet can benefit you personally⁠
🍄 Try the meatless options available at local restaurants and eateries⁠
🥦 Discuss vegetarianism with your interested friends, family and co-workers⁠
🍌 Host a meatless meal or potluck for your friends⁠
🍎 Eat meatless meals on a regular basis⁠
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🌱 We love plants so much we've even got our own sustainable agriculture program at the Brooksdale Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC! Learn more at arocha.ca/csa⁠
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Activities Source: https://worldvegetarianday.navs-online.org/what-you-can-do/⁠
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#ARocha #ARochaCanada #CreationCare #Conservation #GodsCreation #EnvironmentalStewardship #Stewardship #Christian #Earth #SustainableAgriculture #Education #OutdoorEducation

The A Rocha Canada family pauses to reflect on thi

The A Rocha Canada family pauses to reflect on this National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, our hearts with the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.⁠
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Our learnings on this path have led us to acknowledge the land that we live and work in, to see how colonialism has caused immense injustice to both First Peoples and places, and to be called to continually seek truth alongside Indigenous communities (more on our Commitment to Reconciliation here: https://arocha.ca/the-land-were-on/). It is hard, ongoing, but good work.⁠
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Yesterday, as a team, we listened to stories and songs from residential school survivors. We read excerpts from books such as "Lifting Hearts Off the Ground: Declaring Indigenous Rights in Poetry" and shared our own stories of place and identity.⁠
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Today, we invite you to learn as we learn. In this video on the Season of Creation, Matt Humphrey shows how seeking justice cannot be separate from creation care. Link in bio.⁠
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What resources and reflections can you share with us on this day?⁠
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#OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR

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