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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T064622 CREATED:20230217T155953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T160439Z UID:42457-1680944400-1680966000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (April Meeting) DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a day of earth-keeping at Cedar Haven! Learn and connect with other youth who are passionate about the natural world. \nContribute to hands-on conservation projects at Cedar Haven like nest box monitoring\, bumblebee identification\, invasive species removal and so much more! There will opportunity to develop your scientific observation and identification skills\, as well as learn from experts in the field. \nOpen to youth ages 12-16. No experience required to participate! \n Join in and earn 5 volunteer hours towards your high-school community involvement. \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming. If this is your first time to the EarthKeepers Club this year\, please also fill out the registration form. \n\n \n Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-april-meeting/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EKW-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230624 DTSTAMP:20260421T064622 CREATED:20230202T164023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T164455Z UID:42304-1681862400-1687564799@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Academy - Spring 2023 DESCRIPTION:An outdoor school for hands-on science\, wilderness skills\, gardening\, and child-led nature exploration. Learn more. \nPayment & Registration\nAfter purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form below. \n\nRegistering more than one child?\n\n \n Purchase Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form (MANDATORY)\nRegistration Form\n\n \n If this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or health and safety restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nJoin the ListCan't register right now?\nMaybe… \n\nThe program is full\nThe days don’t work with your schedule\nThe cost of the program is a barrier\nRegistration isn’t open yet\, but you want to know when it does!\n\nWhatever the reason\, the more interest we have in a program\, the more likely we will run it. Please join the interest list and tell us why you cannot register today. \nJoin the List URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-academy-spring-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSC_6832-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T064623 CREATED:20230405T223454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T191811Z UID:43282-1681990200-1681999200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Survey Launch Luncheon (Greater Toronto\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to engage today’s youth and young adults? \nYoung Christians desperately want to stand with the Church on climate change. 92% of young Canadians surveyed stated that they believe caring for creation is an essential act of discipleship. They also believe it is an essential aspect of the Church’s mission. \n“The original and most basic task of humans is to glorify God and creation care is a big part of that.” – Survey Respondent \nJoin us on April 20th and gather with other Christian leaders to hear more about the results of our Canada-wide survey and how Tearfund and A Rocha want to come alongside church leadership to seize this opportunity for both the Gospel and our planet. \nJoin us in person or online to network\, ask questions and discuss opportunities on this topic\, or sign up to watch online. \n\nApril 20th – Toronto @ Tyndale or Online\n\nLunch will be provided free of charge for all in-person attendees. Doors open at 11:30 am. Live-stream begins at 1:00 pm. \nConfirmed Speakers: \n\nKatharine Hayhoe – Christian Climate Scientist\nMeisha Watson – Host & Executive Producer at Crossroads Media\nJosephine Munywoki – Executive Director\, Fadhili Trust\nJoe Welty  – Sr. Pastor at Crossroads MB Church\nRyan Murray  – Youth Director\, The Meeting Place\nLauren Ens – CMU Student\nPhil Reilly – National Director of Development and Mobilization\, Tearfund Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister (for In-Person or Online) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/survey-launch-luncheon-toronto/ LOCATION:Tyndale University\, 3377 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M2M 3S4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tearfund-Survey-Launch-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T064623 CREATED:20230315T153928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T154118Z UID:42539-1682168400-1682175600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Permaculture Workshop (Guelph\, ON) DESCRIPTION:How can we better care for creation in those little spaces close to home? One way is an approach known as “permaculture.”\nIf you’re interested in learning the basics or thinking more specifically about how permaculture might be useful in your space\, join us on April 22 in Guelph\, ON. Yes\, that’s Earth Day! And\, yes\, that’s springtime! The two hour outdoor workshop will be led by Paul and Amanda Hildebrand from Grounded Hope Consulting and will include a tour of their urban backyard and a guided time of reflection to help you think about opportunities in your own space. The workshop is free and space is limited\, so sign up early. \nRegister Below!\nPlease note that registration is required as space is limited. The exact location of the event will be emailed to you (upon registration) on the morning of the event. Please reach out to ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/introduction-to-permaculture-workshop/ LOCATION:Guelph\, ON CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T064623 CREATED:20230411T141852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T141852Z UID:43267-1682265600-1682269200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday Service (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Sing\, pray and reflect on creation care!\nThe Trinity Anglican’s Connect Service and A Rocha Ottawa are hosting Good Seed Sunday Service on April 23rd\, 2023 at 4PM. Join us at the Trinity Anglican Church (1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa) for a time to celebrate and care for creation following Earth Day! For additional information\, please contact paul.heintzman@arocha.ca. \nAbout A Rocha\nA Rocha is an international Christian organization which\, inspired by God’s love\, engages in scientific research\, environmental education\, community-based conservation projects and sustainable agriculture. \nAbout Good Seed Sunday\nHeld on the Sunday following Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is a time for Christians across Canada to honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. Find out more here. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-service-ottawa/ LOCATION:Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Good-Seed-Sunday-Service.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T064623 CREATED:20230329T141836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T141836Z UID:43097-1682863200-1682870400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Sabbath Hike for the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. Together\, we will engage in the ancient practice of sabbath by going on a guided contemplative walk through the beautiful Cedar Haven landscape. \nRSVP BELOW\nPlease RSVP to receive notification of possible weather-related changes to this event. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-sabbath-hike/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0762-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR