BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 CREATED:20241217T151857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T162110Z UID:48718-1745366400-1751068799@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Academy - Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:An outdoor school for hands-on science\, inquiry-led and place-based nature exploration where we teach children to wonder\, love and care for the earth. Learn more. \nThis spring\, we are offering a Wednesday session of Nature Academy for students in JK – Grade 6 (Clouds\, Dreys\, Sleuths and Kettles classes)\, and a Friday session for students in JK – Grade 2 (Clouds and Dreys classes). If you have any questions about this program\, please reach out to us at nature.academy@arocha.ca. \nRegistration for the 2025 spring term will open on Monday\, January 27th at 8am.\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. \nSign UpJoin Our Waitlist!\nIf you were unable to register your child(ren) in this term of Nature Academy\, please complete this form to join our wailtlist. If spaces become available in this program\, those on the waitlist will be notified. \nSign UpMake a DonationSupport Environmental Education in Ontario\nHelp support A Rocha Ontario’s environmental education work by making a donation! Your donation will support the staff time\, equipment\, and programming costs associated with our environmental education programs and events (like Nature Academy). With your support\, our team can offer accessible outdoor experiences that promote ecological literacy and environmental stewardship \nMake a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-academy-spring-2025/ 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:20250503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 CREATED:20250212T171426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T151742Z UID:49053-1746262800-1746284400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (May 2025) DESCRIPTION:The EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 12-16) to connect with others their age that have similar interests in the environment and conservation. An example of a typical day might look like a work project to remove invasive species in the morning\, followed by a discussion over lunch about what it means to be a good steward\, and wrapping up by catching and identifying dragonflies in the afternoon. Through this program\, we aim to make a tangible impact and have fun along the way! \nThe EarthKeepers Club currently has no cost to join and runs from April-November\, usually on the second Saturday of each month. We are able to offer 3 volunteer hours for high school students that participate in a program day \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming! If this is your first time participating in the EarthKeepers Club in 2025\, please also complete the registration form below. \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-may-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EKC-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 CREATED:20250415T153341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174958Z UID:49645-1746367200-1746374400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven) - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Sabbath Hike on Sunday\, May 4th for the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. \nTogether\, we will engage in the ancient practice of sabbath by going on a guided contemplative walk through the beautiful Cedar Haven landscape. All are welcome to join us! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nDue to low registration\, this event has been cancelled.\nHowever\, we will be hosting more Sabbath Hikes soon. Click here to sign up for our next one.\nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioPlease note that this is a FREE event. If you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s events and programs\, like this one\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/sabbath-hike-cedar-haven-may-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sabbath-Hike.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 CREATED:20250326T134349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134349Z UID:49405-1746862200-1746874800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:John Stott Birding Day 2025 (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 10th is John Stott Memorial Birding Day! On this day\, we celebrate a great friend and supporter of A Rocha\, John Stott. John is remembered as a theologian\, pastor and avid birdwatcher. So to honour his legacy\, we are welcoming all to join us for a morning of recreational birding at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre!\nTo ensure that everyone\, regardless of experience level\, is able to participate in and enjoy this day to the fullest\, we are offering 2 sessions for this event: the Early Bird(er) and the Flock. Each session will be roughly 2 hours long. \n\nThe Early Bird(er) session\, led by our Conservation Coordinator (Jeremy Petrusma)\, will begin at 7:30am and is designed for experienced birders. This session will feature a quieter\, guided bird walk around the property that will allow for more focused and peaceful observation of the birds onsite.\nThe Flock session\, led by our Environmental Education Coordinator (Amy Donais)\, will begin at 9am and is designed for new birders and families. This session will be very beginner-friendly! It will begin with an orientation to birding including learning how to use field guides and learning about birding etiquette. This session will also include a guided bird walk and other optional activities for children and families.\n\nThis event is open to adults and families. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister FOR FREE below! Be sure to select the ticket that corresponds with your preferred session: Early Bird(er) or the Flock. \nREGISTER BELOW\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about John Stott and this day\, check out the John Stott Birding Day website. \nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioPlease note that this is a FREE event. If you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s events and programs\, like this one\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-birding-day-on-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Guided-Bird-Tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 CREATED:20250505T201458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201458Z UID:49825-1746887400-1746907200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk\, Supper and Evening Program (Ottawa/Gatineau\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Annual Wild Flower Walk\, Potluck Supper and Evening Program!\nIf you are unable to the afternoon activities\, feel free to join us for supper and the evening program. \nSchedule:\n2:30 pm Wildflower Walk\nJoin us in Gatineau Park for a walk along the Lauriault Trail. Features of this trail include spring wildflowers\, Mulvihill Lake\, a view of the Ottawa Valley\, a waterfall\, and the ruins at the Mackenzie King Estate. Meet at the Mackenzie King Estate (Parking Lot 6) any time after 2:00 pm for a 2:30 pm departure time for the walk. (Please email Paul at paul.heintzman@arocha.ca if you need a ride or if you need directions). \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper (at 264 Kingsmere)\nPlease RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Evening Program: Blessing of the A Rocha Garden\nWe will have an A Rocha garden blessing. \nPlease RSVP paul.heintzman@arocha.ca to let us know if you will be attending and what you will be bringing for the potluck supper. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wildflower-walk-ottawa-on-2025/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wildflower-Walk-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T181500 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 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/Toronto:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050512 CREATED:20250422T192407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T150008Z UID:49695-1748718000-1748725200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Christian Witness in Our Ecological Age: Panel Discussion (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ontario for a panel discussion on Saturday\, May 31st to explore the topic of Christian Witness in Our Ecological Age!\n\nOur current ecological age is one of rapid change. We are losing forests\, fields\, and agricultural land as cities continue to expand and sprawl. There are more and more extreme weather events linked with a changing climate. We have seen a significant decrease in many wildlife populations and an increase in the rate of species extinctions. Humans are witnessing many changes\, difficulties\, and complexities in our current ecological age.\n\nHave you ever felt overwhelmed by these environmental challenges? Have you ever thought\, “what does Jesus say about all of this?” or “How should I live in light of all that is going on?” Or perhaps you have considered this carefully and have recieved push-back from Christians who do not see the value in creation care. Or maybe you’ve heard some people in secular settings say that Christians are the ones who are harming the environment the most.\n\nHow do we build bridges in this area with others? What does it look like to understand their values to find connection and shared action to care for the earth?\n\nThese are some of the questions that we would like to explore together with the help of our panelist\, who have experience in restoration ecology\, soil health\, and environmental literature. All are encouraged to bring your own questions for our panelists and participate in our group discussion time at the end. Register below to join us.\n\nRegister Below URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christian-witness-in-our-ecological-age-hamilton-on/ LOCATION:Frist Hamilton Christian Reformed Church\, 181 Charlton Ave W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 2C9 CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Christian-Witness-in-our-Ecological-Age.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR