A place of restoration, inspiration, and preparation
The A Rocha BC Centre (previously the “Brooksdale Environmental Centre”) is a place of transformation. The flagship project of A Rocha Canada, it is one of the most dynamic Christian environmental centres in North America. This 27-acre property is a living lab comprised of forests, a threatened river system, organic gardens, and heritage houses. The unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land makes the A Rocha BC Centre more than a showpiece, but a place where critical environmental issues are researched, addressed, and solved. In addition to running a guest house for overnight retreats, we welcome Tatalu Conservation Residents and volunteers to join in our work.
The A Rocha BC Centre is grateful to work within the TATALU (Little Campbell River) Watershed on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish people: including Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Stó:lō and W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations.
The Barn Restoration Project
At A Rocha Canada, we envision a world where communities flourish alongside nature. For over 20 years, our BC 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.
Transforming People and Places
The latest news on our projects
A Way Home: Breaking Barriers for Salmon in Surrey and Langley
A Way Home: Breaking Barriers for Salmon in Surrey and Langley The Jacobsen Creek fishway restores 4km of salmon spawning habitat in Surrey and Langley after 30 year absence. October 30, 2025 As salmon [...]
Learning to Live in Place
Learning to Live in PlaceA Summer Worker's Reflection on Dedicating Oneself to Loving Place and Caring for its Community.By Abby Ciona, A Rocha Conservation Science & Communications Assistant (Summer 2025)October 7, 2025Upon graduating with my [...]
Buzzing With Excitement: Hummingbird Research at A Rocha BC
Buzzing With Excitement: Hummingbird Research at A Rocha BC Are hummingbirds drinking "organic" nectar? Discover why the conservation science team is collecting hummingbird urine! By Abby Ciona, A Rocha Conservation Science & Communications Assistant [...]







