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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102712 CREATED:20250117T171943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T205740Z UID:48867-1751446800-1751641200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Earthkeepers Youth Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a youth\, this is the day camp for you! Every day (9am-3pm) outdoors at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre we will explore issues and challenges of earthkeeping\, with opportunities to do hands-on projects\, wide games\, critical thinking and leadership skills! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, and bring an extra layer andwaterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas–we need our hands) \nFor youth going into grades 7-9. \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email education.bc@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance available. \nContact 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/earthkeepers-youth-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/2025/01/DSCF8613-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTSTAMP:20260420T102713 CREATED:20250405T204046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194321Z UID:49437-1749772800-1750031999@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Retreat DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling Weekend Retreat at Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake\nGive yourself the gift of time\, creativity and curiosity!\n\n\nJoin us for a weekend adventure through the world of nature journaling at the beautiful Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake in Telkwa\, BC. Learn new skills\, meet new friends and connect with the natural world in a way that is both creative and scientific. No experience necessary. All you need is your 5 senses and the willingness to try!\n\n\nWhat to expect:\nDevelop your observation skills\, explore nature journaling techniques including sketching\, adding color\, playing with words\, and finding numbers in nature. See the world in a whole new way and be inspired by curiosity and wonder.\n\n\nStarting June 13 @ 5 pm\nEnding June 15 @ 1pm\n\n\nCost includes: Meals\, accommodations\, instructional sessions\, yoga and supplies.\n\n\nLocation: Camp Caledonia (affectionately known as “Camp Cal”)\, is a multi-use facility located on the edge of beautiful Tyhee Lake. The camp is located on the Telkwa High Road between Telkwa and Smithers\, in northern British Columbia.\n\n\nYou will have your choice of accommodations including: Shared cabin\, private room in main building\, shared room in main building or bring your own tent or trailer.\n\nSessions include:\n\nNature Journaling tips and tricks\nWooing the Natural World with Words: Powerful tools to capture and share special moments in nature with local writer\, Jamie Bastedo\nNature Sketching with Pencil and Pen with local artist\, Shannon Goodhead\nAdding life to your Journaling with Watercolor with local artist\, Jill Dunbar\nYoga for mindfulness and connection with local yoga instructor Phillipa Beck\nLearning to observe like a naturalist with local nature educator\, Cindy Verbeek\n\nClick here to meet the workshop leaders and get a sneak peek at what each workshop will cover.\n\nOnly 12 spots available. Payment must be received before your spot is secured.\n\nBeginner and experienced artists\, writers and naturalists welcome. Adults only. No children please.\n\nClick here to register or call 778-642-3897 or email cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-journaling-retreat/ LOCATION:Camp Caledonia\, 2818 Telkwa High Rd\, Telkwa\, British Columbia\, V0J 2X1\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-06-30-19.41.03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T181500 DTSTAMP:20260420T102713 CREATED:20250522T232824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T232824Z UID:49975-1748365200-1748369700@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (May 2025) DESCRIPTION:A Preview of This Month’s Church Earth Keepers Meetup: \nHave you ever run into roadblocks when recruiting people at your church to care for creation? What are the concerns or hesitations you encounter? This month we’re going to do something a bit different. Our host\, Rick Faw\, will facilitate a conversation about the hurdles and questions that often arise as we engage our church members. Let’s learn together how we might respond more constructively and hopefully. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earth keepers Meetup: \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 Earth keepers 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 earth keeping 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 – 6:15 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9.15 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the few next months: \n\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 30\nOctober 28\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-may-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,ON Volunteer Days,Online Programming,Ontario,Restoration Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T191500 DTSTAMP:20260420T102713 CREATED:20250409T215517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T233851Z UID:49579-1745949600-1745954100@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (April 2025) DESCRIPTION:Caleb Cray Haynes blends the heart of a pastor with the passion of a creation care advocate and practitioner. For many years\, he has been equipping God’s people in his writing\, speaking\, and podcasting to explore “what it means to be Christian on planet Earth.” Join us as we learn more about his work\, digging into soil\, and how he incorporates the care of creation into congregational life. \nThis month’s Church Earthkeepers Meetup will take place from 6pm to 7.15pm on Tuesday\, April 29th 2025. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earth keepers Meetup: \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 Earth keepers 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 earth keeping 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 – 6.15 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9.15 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the few next months: \n\nApril 29\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 30\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-april-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Northern BC,ON Special Events,ON Volunteer Days,Online Programming,Ontario,Restoration Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102713 CREATED:20250227T001249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T233148Z UID:49220-1744225200-1747249200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Journaling - A Six-week Adventure (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling – a six-week adventure\nGive yourself the gift of time\, creativity and curiosity this spring!\n\nJoin us for a six-week adventure through the world of nature journaling. Learn new skills\, meet new friends and connect with the natural world in a way that is both creative and scientific. No experience necessary. All you need is your 5 senses and the willingness to try!\n\nWhat to expect: Develop your observation skills\, explore nature journaling techniques including sketching\, adding color\, playing with words\, finding numbers in nature. See the world in a whole new way and be inspired by curiosity and wonder.\n\nWednesday nights @ 7 pm\nApril 9 – May 14\n\nOnly 10 spots availabe. Payment must be received before your spot is secured.\nAges 12+ (children must be accompanied by an adult).\nNo art\, science or writing experience necessary.\n\nGo to Eventbrite to register or call 778-642-3897 or email cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-journaling-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/2025/02/Nature-Journaling-Course-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102713 CREATED:20250117T172403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T205602Z UID:48860-1742806800-1743174000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spectacular Spring Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spectacular Spring Day Camp! We will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, and gloves and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots are required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas–we need our hands) \nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished Kindergarten). \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email education.bc@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. \n \n*Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance is available. \nContact 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\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 \nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spectacular-spring-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/2025/01/DSCF0576-scaled-e1740092128404.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20250225T235933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T234653Z UID:49204-1742389200-1742392800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:River Reptiles Reptile Show (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Reptile Show\nJoin Kyle Thibeault\, owner of Rivers Reptiles in Smithers for an educational and close up look at some of his favorite reptile friends.\n\nSpace is limited. Register through Eventbrite. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/riverreptilesshow/ 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/2025/02/River-Reptile-Event-Poster-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T181500 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20250218T232928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T003422Z UID:49107-1740502800-1740507300@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (February 2025) DESCRIPTION:Are 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 – 6:15 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the few next months: \n\nFebruary 25\nMarch 25\nApril 29\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-february-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Northern BC,ON Special Events,ON Volunteer Days,Online Programming,Ontario,Restoration Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20250117T101754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T102852Z UID:48871-1738083600-1738087200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (January 2025) DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches. Are 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 few next months: \n\nJanuary 28\nFebruary 25\nMarch 25\nApril 29\nMay 27\nJune 24\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-january-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,ON Volunteer Days,Online Programming,Ontario,Restoration Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20241028T220823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T175227Z UID:48370-1733576400-1733587200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Christmas Open House (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Christmas season with the A Rocha community! \nEnjoy caroling by the fireplace in our cozy heritage Guest House with a hot chocolate in hand. Come by for some homemade treats and kids crafts. On your way out\, be sure to stop by the A Rocha Farm Store to stock up on gifts for friends and family! \nNo RSVP required – see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christmas-open-house-surrey-bc-2024/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Save-the-Date-Christmas-Open-House-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20241008T233439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T233439Z UID:48284-1730221200-1730224800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (October 2024) 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). \nThe following are the scheduled dates for the next two months: \n\nOctober 29\nNovember 25\n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-october-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,ON Conservation,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20240730T235309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T211556Z UID:47872-1728129600-1728144000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Annual Harvest Celebration 2024 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the abundance of the harvest and the goodness of creation with A Rocha this fall! \nJoin us for all the festivities: food trucks\, live music\, fresh squash\, kids’ activities\, lawn dancing\, raptor friends\, apple cider pressing\, hay rides\, and more! \nAdmission: \n\nInfants/toddlers (2 and under): FREE\nKids (3-12 years): $5/person\nAdults (13+ years): $10/person\n\nTickets are available for purchase in advance online\, or on the day of at the entrance. For online tickets\, be sure to bring along an electronic or printed copy of your ticket. \nPlease note\, no pets are permitted on site. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/annual-harvest-celebration-2024-surrey-bc/ 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/2024/07/Harvest-Celebration_WB_2023-59-of-155-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20240910T064445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T064445Z UID:48106-1727197200-1727200800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (September 2024) 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 three months: \n\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\nNovember 26\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-september-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20240806T190313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T182543Z UID:47905-1724778000-1724781600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (August 2024) DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches.\n\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). \nThe following are the scheduled dates for the next four months: \n\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\nNovember 26\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-august-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Northern BC,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102714 CREATED:20240201T014552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T030037Z UID:45243-1722934800-1723215600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 4 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 4 (4 days)! \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\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/share-the-earth-day-camp-4-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/2024/01/ARochaBrooksdale2021_WB_EE-28-of-52-S.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102715 CREATED:20240717T210751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T211631Z UID:47775-1722358800-1722362400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (July 2024) 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 five months: \n\nJuly 30\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\nNovember 26\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-july-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Northern BC,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102715 CREATED:20240201T014158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T014158Z UID:45241-1722330000-1722610800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 3 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 3 (4 days)! \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\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/share-the-earth-day-camp-3-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/2024/01/ARochaBrooksdale2021_WB_EE-28-of-52-S.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102716 CREATED:20240711T004759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T171317Z UID:47681-1721383200-1721388600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fun Dips: Dress(ing) Up Your Dinner! (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about colourful seasonal vegetables? Curious about how to dress up your food? Keen to build some community connections? You’re invited to experience making different fun dips that will enhance your food experience and add a bit more colour to life alongside great conversations. \nEnjoy a site tour of A Rocha Canada’s regenerative farm and heritage site\, harvest some fresh seasonal vegetables and enjoy them with the fun dips. \nFamily friendly – for all ages: \nGeneral Admission – $30 \nChild (3-12 years old) – $15 \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBring a water bottle\, and come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jacket for wet days. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds after the event.\nPlease note that pets are not permitted on the property.\n\n*Note: Event proceeds will go towards our Farm to Families Program\, to provide vegetable donations and subsidized workskhops for under-served adults and children. Thank you for your support! \nFor inquiries\, please email farm.to.families@arocha.ca. \n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fun-dips-dress-up-your-dinner-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pexels-taryn-elliott-4374580-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102716 CREATED:20240201T013432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T013432Z UID:45239-1721034000-1721401200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 2! \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\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/share-the-earth-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/2024/01/ARochaBrooksdale2021_WB_EE-28-of-52-S.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240201T012443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T012443Z UID:45235-1720429200-1720796400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 1! \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\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/share-the-earth-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/2024/01/ARochaBrooksdale2021_WB_EE-28-of-52-S.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240612T201715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T231830Z UID:47584-1720000800-1720006200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Savory Stories: A Farm-Based Creative Writing Workshop (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Are you a grateful eater curious about writing? An avid reader hungry for community connections? Or a writer whose only culinary skill lies in cooking up metaphors? Regardless of your background\, you’re invited to experience the evocative power of food in this hands-on workshop that will engage all your senses and connect you to each other’s stories. \nEnjoy a site tour of A Rocha Canada’s regenerative farm and heritage site\, and sample some farm-fresh goodies on the way. \nNo prior writing (or cooking!) experience is necessary. An appreciation of food is enough. \nFor ages 16 and up. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBring a water bottle\, and come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jacket for wet days. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds after the event.\nPlease note that pets are not permitted on the property.\n\n*Note: Event proceeds will go towards our Farm to Families Program\, to provide vegetable donations and subsidized workskhops for under-served adults and children. Thank you for your support! \nFor inquiries\, please email farm.to.families@arocha.ca. \n  \n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/savory-stories-creative-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pexels-jay-r-alvarez-2501979-4115764-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240124T232142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T232142Z UID:45152-1719568800-1719594000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:June Embodied Spirituality Retreat DESCRIPTION:What might an embodied faith look like? During this retreat we will consider how can we can connect with God\, our truest selves\, and creation by honouring our bodies and how we experience the world\, others and God as\, well\, people with bodies! In addition to shared times of reflection and litugy\, we will participate in emodiment practices such as somatic awareness\, breathwork\, and encounters with creation as a way of being present to ourselves and God. \nThere will also be time for solitude and enjoyment of the A Rocha centre’s trails and gardens. \nLeah Kostamo\, a trained spiritual director and Registered Clinical Counsellor\, will facilitate the retreat. \nThe day will include a farm fresh lunch\, snacks and all the tea and coffee your tummy can hold! \nSign up soon! Space is limited. \nPlease contact Leah at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca with questions or for more information. \n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/june-embodied-spirituality-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/2024/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_681996759_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240624T202648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T202949Z UID:47654-1719334800-1719338400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (June 2024) 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 five months: \n\nJune 25\nJuly 30\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-june-2024/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Northern BC,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240518T093308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T093949Z UID:47385-1716915600-1716919200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (May 2024) 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 five months: \n\nJune 25\nJuly 30\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-may-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240214T223708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T223708Z UID:45380-1716629400-1716638400@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 water bottle (and gloves if you have a favourite pair); tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \nNote that this is our *final* restoration event for the season. We will resume meeting on Saturdays once the ground thaws in February! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-73/ 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:20240523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240124T231225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T231257Z UID:45148-1716490800-1716656400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:May Almost Silent Retreat DESCRIPTION:Enjoy intentional space to connect more deeply with self\, God\, and creation as you engage in solitude at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. \n7 pm\, May 23 – 5 pm\, May 25 \nYour stay will include: A private room\, all meals\, two teaching sessions on contemplative prayer\, morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \nNever been on a silent retreat? That’s okay. You can use the time however you like\, whether that’s for times of prayer\, reading\, walking\, journaling\, sketching — the sky is limit (as long as it’s a quiet activity – no tubas please :)). \nYour host: Leah Kostamo\, a trained spiritual director and Registered Clincal Counsellor\, will be on hand if you’re looking for ideas on how to use your time or would like to reflect on what you’re experiencing. \nCost: $325 (including Guest House stay) or $150 (off-site commuters) \nSpace is limited. \nPlease contact Leah at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca with questions or for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/may-almost-silent-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/2024/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_681063099_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240214T223551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T223551Z UID:45378-1716024600-1716033600@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 water bottle (and gloves if you have a favourite pair); tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \nNote that this is our *final* restoration event for the season. We will resume meeting on Saturdays once the ground thaws in February! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-72/ 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:20240504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240214T223425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T223425Z UID:45376-1714815000-1714824000@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 water bottle (and gloves if you have a favourite pair); tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \nNote that this is our *final* restoration event for the season. We will resume meeting on Saturdays once the ground thaws in February! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-71/ 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:20240430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240428T004814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T004814Z UID:46427-1714496400-1714500000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (April 2024) DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches.\n\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). \nThe following are the scheduled dates for the next five months: \n\nApril 30\nMay 28\nJune 25\nJuly 30\nAugust 27\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-april-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T102717 CREATED:20240214T223115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T223840Z UID:45371-1714210200-1714219200@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 water bottle (and gloves if you have a favourite pair); tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \nNote that this is our *final* restoration event for the season. We will resume meeting on Saturdays once the ground thaws in February! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-69/ 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 END:VCALENDAR