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/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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T000835 CREATED:20250212T180505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T165802Z UID:49080-1754384400-1754395200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Day - Cedar Haven Garden (Freelton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the garden at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time gardening\, learning about the creatures we encounter\, and playing together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nSliding Scale\nWe believe in the value of our programs and we know you do too! That’s why we have introduced sliding scale pricing this year; we are happy to have you come at any rate you select. Instead of a fixed fee\, you can choose from one of three fee options when registering: \n\nSubsidized Rate: Choose this one if cost is a barrier to you attending. We are able to offer this option due to the generosity of our supporters\, including donors and grants.\nTrue-Value Rate: This is what we estimate to be a fair cost for the event. It helps us cover costs of staff\, materials\, and other fees associated with running the event.\nPay-It-Forward Rate: Choose this one if you want to invest in the future of A Rocha programming and help others be able to come at the subsidized rate.\n\nBy offering tiered pricing\, we aim to balance affordability with sustainability\, making our programs accessible while also providing participants with an opportunity to support their community. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nPayment & Registration\nPlease purchase 1 ticket per child you wish to register. After purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form below. \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. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-cedar-haven-aug-5/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Garden-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T000835 CREATED:20250212T174957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T162904Z UID:49070-1754470800-1754481600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Day - Royal Botanical Gardens (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Royal Botanical Gardens with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time hiking\, learn about the creatures we encounter\, and play together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nSliding Scale Pricing\nWe believe in the value of our programs and we know you do too! That’s why we have introduced sliding scale pricing this year; we are happy to have you come at any rate you select. Instead of a fixed fee\, you can choose from one of three fee options when registering: \n\nSubsidized Rate: Choose this one if cost is a barrier to you attending. We are able to offer this option due to the generosity of our supporters\, including donors and grants.\nTrue-Value Rate: This is what we estimate to be a fair cost for the event. It helps us cover costs of staff\, materials\, and other fees associated with running the event.\nPay-It-Forward Rate: Choose this one if you want to invest in the future of A Rocha programming and help others be able to come at the subsidized rate.\n\nBy offering tiered pricing\, we aim to balance affordability with sustainability\, making our programs accessible while also providing participants with an opportunity to support their community. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nPayment & Registration\nPlease purchase 1 ticket per child you wish to register. After purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form below. \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. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-rbg-aug-6/ LOCATION:Royal Botanical Gardens\, 16 Old Guelph Road\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T000835 CREATED:20250508T133610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133610Z UID:49873-1754730000-1754751600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (August 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-august-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:20250810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T000835 CREATED:20250626T200240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T200240Z UID:50261-1754834400-1754841600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cedar Haven Farewell Event DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to leave the beautiful Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, we want to give everyone a chance to say goodbye. \nJoin us Sunday August 10\, from 2pm – 4pm for a time to visit your favorite places on the property and share Cedar Haven stories. \nAll are welcome to join us! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRSVP BELOW\nPlease RSVP / register  to receive notification of possible weather-related changes to this event. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cedar-haven-farewell-event/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cedar-Haven-Farewell-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T000835 CREATED:20250624T145038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T183036Z UID:50250-1755939600-1755950400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Canoe Exploration (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the amazing biodiversity of Cootes Paradise (Hamilton\, ON) with us at our Canoe Exploration on Saturday\, August 23rd!\nDid you know that Hamilton’s own Cootes Paradise is one of the most biodiverse places in Canada? It is protected by RBG and Ontario’s Greenbelt in order to preserve the ecological integrity of this Important Bird Area. Join us as we play\, learn\, and explore in this unique ecosystem\, getting to know some species that find their way to Hamilton at this time of year. \nPurchase one of our Sliding Scale ticket options to claim a seat in our canoes with local partner Element Canoes. You also have the option to purchase a “Bring Your Own Canoe” ticket if you would like to attend with your own canoe. Please note that there is very limited availability for this option. Please register below. \nThis event is only open to adults (18+). \nUPDATE: Unfortunately\, this event has been cancelled.\nIf you already purchased a ticket\, we will be in touch shortly regarding refunds. Thank you for your understanding! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/canoe-exploration-hamilton-on-august-2025/ LOCATION:Princess Point Canoe Launch\, 335 Longwood Road North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 3R8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Canoe-Exploration-June-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T000835 CREATED:20250717T154048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T183223Z UID:50559-1755957600-1755964800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging Workshop (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 23rd to learn about one of Ontario’s Species at Risk butterflies: the monarch!\nWe will be taking some time to hear about their migration\, life history and conservation concerns together at Cedar Haven Eco-Centre. This workshop will involve an interactive training where participants will catch and tag monarchs before they leave on their long journey to Mexico. This information will be shared with Monarch Watch and contribute to our understanding of these incredible butterflies. \nThis event will take place at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, which is located in the ecologically rich and diverse area of Ontario’s Greenbelt. However\, please note that location is subject to change. \nThis event is open to participants over the age of 12. Please register below. \nUPDATE: Unfortunately\, this event has been cancelled.\nIf you already purchased a ticket\, we will be in touch shortly regarding refunds. Thank you for your understanding! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/monarch-tagging-workshop/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Monarch-Tagging-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR