BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Rocha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220710T030225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201114Z UID:40103-1663407000-1663416000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. Today we will be planting native reeds and rushes at a nearby wetland we are constructing. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-30/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220909T002425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200938Z UID:40831-1663320600-1663331400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Friday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. Today we will be organizing our native plant nursery for some upcoming restoration projects and removing blackberry from a section of the Brooksdale property. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC). All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of blackberry-resistant gloves\, water\, and weather-appropriate clothing; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-friday-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220710T025232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T035720Z UID:40098-1662802200-1662811200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nNote: This event coincides with Volunteer Day\, when we welcome volunteers for projects in other areas\, such as the farm\, grounds\, and heritage buildings. Sign up below if you specifically want to join the restoration work! \n  \nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-28/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220827T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220710T024500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024826Z UID:40090-1661592600-1661601600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-27/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220813T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220709T214557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024150Z UID:40076-1660383000-1660392000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nNote: This event coincides with Volunteer Day\, when we welcome volunteers for projects in other areas\, such as the farm\, grounds\, and heritage buildings. Sign up below if you specifically want to join the restoration work! \n  \nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-9/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220309T214902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035911Z UID:38451-1660298400-1660323600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:August Contemplative Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A one day mini-retreat designed to help you connect with God\, creation and your truest self through solitude\, prayer\, and shared liturgy. \nWe will enjoy the beauty of the Brooksdale Environmental Centre as we spend time exploring themes dealing with creation and contemplation. There will be ample time for solitude as you enjoy the peace and beauty of A Rocha’s property. \nA farm-fresh lunch and yummy snacks will be provided. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \nLeah is a trained spiritual director\, retreat leader and Co-founder of A Rocha Canada. \nCost: $85.00\nSpace is limited to 10 people so register early.\nCurious to find out more? You can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/august-contemplative-prayer-retreat-2/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_240422599_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220811 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220527T185751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T234234Z UID:39622-1660089600-1660175999@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Streamkeepers (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:ZoAnn Morton from the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation will be at the Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre during open hours on Wed. Aug 10. Come learn more about streams\, salmon\, insects and what streamkeepers are doing around the province to care for our salmon! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/streamkeepers-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Streamkeepers-016.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220223T033546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T033546Z UID:38145-1659949200-1660316400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fascinating Forests Summer Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Explore the secrets of the living community in the forest–giant trees\, wildlife and plants! Discover how they are all connected.\nWhat’s it like to be a tree? Do you know they thrive in communities like we do? Get to know the quiet giants of the forest through the senses\, ecological games and science. Spend the week exploring wildlife and plant ecology\, tracks and signs\, adaptations\, and the complex system by which all things in an ecosystem are connected. Discover all the different types of trees and understand how they serve different purposes in our interconnected world. Learn how trees impact the animal world\, and humans too! Come\, explore and have a “tree-mendous” week! \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, gloves\, boots and rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please–you need your hands free!)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2022 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support! We look forward to seeing your child/children at our Spring Day Camp! \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n  \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fascinating-forests-summer-day-camp-2-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister51.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220625T222942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024605Z UID:39948-1659778200-1659787200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-8/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220526T211010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T234155Z UID:39570-1659700800-1659787200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Buck Creek Yard Sale (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Yard Sale Fundraiser\nDonate your new or used items and come shop as well! All proceeds support the Nature Centre!\n\nThurs. Aug 4 – Drop off donated items 12pm – 6 pm at the nature centre\nFri. Aug 5 – Sale from 12pm – 7 pm\nSat. Aug 6 – Sale from 8am -12 pm\nLocation: Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature Centre\, Houston BC \nCash Only URL:https://arocha.ca/event/yard-sale-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220510_162506-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004140 CREATED:20220223T034251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T010615Z UID:38176-1659430800-1659711600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Farm Life Summer Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:*FULL* Please join waitlist or check out Farm Life Camp 1 June 27-30!\nEnter into the daily hands-on rhythms of life on a farm: growing food and caring for animals\, as well as the ecosystems around us!\nJoin us for our Farm Life Day Camp! We will spend every day outdoors\, participating in all the daily farm and field activities around A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover connections to life in our ecosystems! \nNote: Camp 2 may have a different rhythm from Camp 1\, depending on the seasonal work that needs to be done. You can sign up for both camps if you feel this unique experience would be beneficial and enjoyable for your child.  \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Summer Day Camp! \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call  604 542 9006. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/farm-life-summer-day-camp-2-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggs-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220723T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220527T013428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024241Z UID:39613-1658568600-1658577600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-7/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Act-Now-Slider-Gradient.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220716T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220527T012601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024231Z UID:39608-1657963800-1657972800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-6/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Act-Now-Slider-Gradient.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220601T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035841Z UID:39661-1657368000-1657382400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Market Summer Celebration! (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:An afternoon full of fun games\, tasty food\, good community\, an abundance of farm fresh veggies\, and more! \nThe market will be open for regular hours (10-4pm) on July 9th\, with summer celebration festivities starting at noon! Drop by and join us for: \n\nDelicious pizza from the Raving Gamer food truck\nLots of fun lawn games\nFace painting\nShop our selection of local goodies\nLots of summer veggies!\n\nSelf-guided tours will be available for you to enjoy our nature trails and the beauty of the Brooksdale Environmental Centre. See you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/market-summer-celebration/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ARochaBrooksdale_2020_WB-115-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220527T012108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035839Z UID:39605-1657359000-1657368000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement. \nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there!! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-5/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Act-Now-Slider-Gradient.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220309T214240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035710Z UID:38448-1657274400-1657299600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:July Contemplative Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A one day mini-retreat designed to help you connect with God\, creation and your truest self through solitude\, prayer\, and shared liturgy. \nWe will meet IN PERSON and spend time exploring the theme of HOPE together. There will also be ample time for solitude as you enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Brooksdale property. \nA farm-fresh lunch and yummy snacks will be provided. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \nLeah is a trained spiritual director\, retreat leader and Co-founder of A Rocha Canada. \nCost: $85.00\nSpace is limited to 10 people so register early.\nCurious to find out more? You can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/july-contemplative-prayer-retreat-2/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_223213619_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220704T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220223T033340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T033340Z UID:38142-1656925200-1657292400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fascinating Forests Summer Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:What is it like to be a tree? Do you know they thrive in communities like we do? Get to know the quiet giants of the forest through the senses\, ecological games and science. \nSpend the week exploring wildlife and plant ecology\, tracks and signs\, adaptations and the complex system by which all living things in an ecosystem are connected. Discover all the different types of trees and understand how they serve different purposes in our interconnected world. Learn how trees impact the animal world\, and humans too! Come\, explore and have a “tree-mendous” week! \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, gloves\, boots and rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please–you need your hands free!)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2022 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support! We look forward to seeing your child/children at our Spring Day Camp! \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n  \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fascinating-forests-summer-day-camp-1-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister51.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T181500 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220617T111748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T200417Z UID:39895-1656608400-1656612900@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Talks: Responding to the Groaning of Creation in a Changing Climate DESCRIPTION:Stories of Christian climate activism\, from organizing prayer gatherings to witnessing at the international climate negotiations.\nClimate change is affecting everyone on earth. But so often the solutions feel out of reach. What can “little-old-me” do in the face of such a complex web of global\, interconnected problems? In this A Rocha Talk we’ll hear from people that have used the weight of ecological concerns to fuel action and engagement. Learn how you\, too\, can join in responding to the groaning of creation and the renewal of all things. \nWe will converse with: \n\nLowell Bliss\, a missionary with more than 15 years of experience in mobilizing Christians in climate actions\, the co-funding director of Christian Climate Observers Program (CCOP) and the Climate Intercessors initiative.\nPeter Fargo\, a national park manager turned climate advocate in recent years\, and now the co-founder of Climate Vigil.\nEllie Auton-Strolz\, a former intern at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Centre\, currently studying at UBC. She participated at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow UK last November through CCOP. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/responding-to-groaning-of-creation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Manitoba,Northern BC,Online Programming,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Picture2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220617T105618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T235203Z UID:39886-1656435600-1656439200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches.\nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earthkeeping at church. Come prepared to share your ideas and to hear what works for others as we build a network of regular people working to care for creation within a local church setting. \nThese online gatherings will take place the last Tuesday of every month at 5 PM – 6 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the next six months: \n\nJune 28\nJuly 26\nAugust 30\nSeptember 27\nOctober 25\nNovember 29\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Manitoba,Northern BC,Online Programming,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220223T033849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T223835Z UID:38178-1656320400-1656601200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Farm Life Summer Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Enter into the daily hands-on rhythms of life on a farm: growing food and caring for animals\, as well as the ecosystems around us!\nJoin us for our Farm Life Day Camp! We will spend every day outdoors\, participating in all the daily farm and field activities around A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover connections to life in our ecosystems! \nNote: Camp 1 may have a different rhythm from Camp 2\, depending on the seasonal work that needs to be done. You can sign up for both camps if you feel this unique experience would be beneficial and enjoyable for your child.  \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- \nContact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Summer Day Camp! \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call  604 542 9006. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/farm-life-summer-day-camp-1-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggs-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220525T005539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035702Z UID:39519-1656149400-1656158400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement. \nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there!! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-3/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220618T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220525T010725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035656Z UID:39523-1655544600-1655553600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement. \nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there!! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-4/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220604T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220524T235827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T010231Z UID:39493-1654335000-1654344000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there!! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-2/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220524T234630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T235135Z UID:39509-1653730200-1653739200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there!! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004141 CREATED:20220217T221431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T221431Z UID:38126-1653037200-1653058800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate International Day of Biodiversity! Pro-D Day (Langley Schools) (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:We are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our food\, water\, fuel\, shelter\, medicines\, clothes and energy\, just to name a few. Come and discover with us how we can be a part of the solution of conserving biodiversity!\n\nFor children Grade K – 7.\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snack (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a camp is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all camp fees will be fully refunded to affected families.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the camp\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Pro-D Day! \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call  604 542 9006. \n— \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form  and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/celebrate-international-day-of-biodiversity-pro-d-day-langley-schools-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-Hannah-Mae-Henry-Salish-sucker-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004142 CREATED:20220309T213730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T213730Z UID:38446-1652436000-1652461200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:May Art & Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Brooksdale Environmental Centre as you explore contemplative prayer through a variety of art modalities\, including SoulCollage. Your time will also include morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, as well as access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens\, prayer chapel and heritage guesthouse. \nYour facilitators: Leah Kostamo & Maryanne Balzer: Leah is a trained spiritual director and retreat leader. Maryanne is a certified SoulCollage facilitator. \nCurious to find out more? \nYou can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n***Also please note that since this event falls within the provincial vaccination mandate. Therefore participants will need to show proof of vaccination to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/may-art-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_144162295_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004142 CREATED:20220225T022202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T022202Z UID:38247-1651827600-1651849200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate International Day of Biodiversity! Pro-D Day (Surrey Schools) (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:We are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our food\, water\, fuel\, shelter\, medicines\, clothes and energy\, just to name a few. Come and discover with us how we can be a part of the solution of conserving biodiversity!\n\nFor children Grade K – 7.\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snack (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a camp is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all camp fees will be fully refunded to affected families.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the camp\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Pro-D Day! \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call  604 542 9006. \n— \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form  and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/celebrate-international-day-of-biodiversity-pro-d-day-surrey-schools-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-Hannah-Mae-Henry-Salish-sucker-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004142 CREATED:20220323T192115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T235115Z UID:38773-1651086000-1651093200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Northern BC Supporter Appreciation Night (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Let’s Connect!\nJoin us for an evening of sharing\, socializing and supporter appreciation on Wednesday\, April 27. Our Northern BC crew is visiting Brooksdale this week and they would be thrilled to connect with you while we are in town! \nPurpose: Supporter Appreciation\, hosted by Cindy Verbeek\, NBC Project Coordinator – to acknowledge\, appreciate and touch base with those who live in the lower mainland but support the Northern BC (Houston) project through prayer and finances.\nWhat: Desserts & drinks\, presentation of the work in the north\, time to catch up and socialize.\nWhere: Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, Surrey\, BC\nDate: Wednesday\, April 27th\, 2022\nTime: 7-9 pm\n(7:00 drinks & desserts\, 7:30 presentation\, 8-9 socializing)\n\nSee you there! If you have any questions\, please email Cindy at cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/northern-bc-supporter-appreciation-night/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA054535-X2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004142 CREATED:20220129T020526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T034449Z UID:37873-1649172600-1653411600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors: Spring 2022 After-School Program; TUESDAYS (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Explore the outdoors after school this Spring!\nWe are passionate about supporting children’s discovery of the awe and wonder of the natural world\, deepening their love and knowledge of their place\, and helping them to be more confident outdoors. \nWho: Our after-school program is designed for children from Grades K-7. There are only 12 spaces available. Children will engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and have fun together. \nWhat: \n\nTeam building and leadership\nAmphibian pond surveys\nNative tree and plant identification\nPlanting seeds and seedlings\nMaking a forest feast with wild edibles\n\nWhen: After school from 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Tuesdays for 8 weeks (April 5 – May 24) \nWhere: All programming will take place at A Rocha Brooksdale: 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, BC V3Z 9V2. The kids will explore our farm\, river\, wetland and forest habitats here at Brooksdale. \nWhy: Kids will have a fully outdoor\, fun and safe opportunity to make friends in a small group with very experienced teachers/leaders. Some learning outcomes include: \n\nLeadership and teamwork\nConfidence and comfort in the outdoors\nCuriosity and wonder in nature\nDeepened appreciation of indigenous knowledge\nJoy and excitement through fun and adventure\nDeeper connections to nature\, self and others\n\nHow to Register: \n\nSign up and make payment through Eventbrite. \nDownload and complete the A ROCHA Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement\nReturn forms at least 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca\n\nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration form containing medical information and waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: If the program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha fees will be fully refunded. We are doing everything we can to carefully follow safety protocols so your child has a great experience! \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice before the start of the After-school program will be refunded the registration minus the Eventbrite administration fee. There will be no refund once the program has started. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our After-School Program! Don’t forget to also check out our Pro D Programs\, Spring break day camp and Summer day camps! \n\n\n\nPlease fill out the Day Camp Registration Form Package and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. Contact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-outdoors-spring-2022-after-school-program-tuesdays-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ARochaBrooksdale_2020_WB-226-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T004142 CREATED:20220119T002535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T010332Z UID:37821-1647853200-1648220400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring To Life Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:*FULL* Please join waitlist or sign up for our March 18 Spring Discovery Day!\nJoin us for our Spring to Life Day Camp\, March 21-25 2022!\nWe will spend every day outdoors\, discovering where life is springing up at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems!  \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, gloves\, boots and rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please–you need your hands free!)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2022 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support! We look forward to seeing your child/children at our Spring Day Camp! \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \n  \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-to-life-day-camp-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ARochaBrooksdale2021_WB_EE-1-of-52.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR