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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20260128T171603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T171603Z UID:52317-1776614400-1776618000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday Service (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Sing\, pray and reflect on creation care!\nTrinity Anglican Church and A Rocha Ottawa are hosting Good Seed Sunday Service on April 19th\, 2026 at 4pm. Held on the Sunday closest to Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is a time for Christians across Canada to honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. \nPeople from A Rocha will be participating in various parts of the service: singing\, scripture readings\, and prayers. As well\, Luke Wilson (CEO of A Rocha Canada) will be bringing the biblical reflection at this service this year. \nNo registration is needed. Join us at the Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street (at Cameron Ave.)\, Ottawa. If you have any questions\, please contact paul.heintzman@arocha.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-service-ottawa-on-2026/ 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/2025/04/Good-Seed-Sunday-Service-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20260217T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173226Z UID:52440-1772892000-1772902800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Native Seed Starting Workshop and Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:I don’t know about you\, but I’m counting the days until spring and until our habitat restoration work gets underway. The good news? We don’t have to wait.\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Native Plant Seed Starting Workshop and Volunteer Day. This will be a hands-on way to prepare now for the projects that will grow in the months ahead. \nWe’re grateful to be joined by Rick Wukash\, who has generously gathered and prepared a variety of native plant seeds for this workshop. Rick will guide us through the quiet marvel of seeds\, how they’re designed for resilience\, renewal\, and growth. He will also teach the practical skill of cold moist stratification\, an essential step for many native species. \nTogether\, we’ll plant trays of native plants that will later be used in our habitat restoration projects. Whether you’re new to restoration work or have soil permanently under your fingernails\, this afternoon will be a meaningful way to learn\, serve\, and invest in the healing of local ecosystems. \nCome get your hands dirty\, your hope stirred\, and your spring started early. \nWorkshop and Volunteering: 2:00 – 5:00pm EST \nSoup and bread supper to follow. \nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/native-seed-starting-workshop-and-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Volunteer Days,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/gardening_ARON.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20251201T160339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T021037Z UID:51963-1772875800-1772883000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange (Kitchener\, ON) DESCRIPTION:What can churches do to care for creation?\nJoin A Rocha Ontario and Mennonite Church Eastern Canada on Saturday\, March 7th for our joint event “Churches Caring for Creation – Idea Exchange.” \nYou are invited to join us to explore how Christian communities and their leaders can get involved with creation care. More people are becoming interested in making creation care part of the way they serve God and neighbour\, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start or where to go next on this journey. So join us for a morning of inspiration\, conversation\, and encouragement! At this event\, we’ll hear stories and insights from experienced panelists representing different congregations (see below). We’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in smaller group discussions to share creation care tips\, ideas\, and challenges. \nThis event will be hosted at 800 King St E\, Kitchener\, ON from 9:30am – 11:30am\, and is open to adults and youth (ages 16+). Light refreshments will be served. \nWe look forward to hosting this event and welcoming participants from different denominations and backgrounds to participate in this discussion! Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Whether you’re in a leadership role or not\, a member of a church or not\, please come and join the conversation. \nRegister (for free) below!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nChurches Caring Creation - Idea Exchange Event Registration (March 7\, 2026)\n\nRegistration for the Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange event is free! This event is a collaboration between A Rocha Ontario and Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.All are welcome to participate! To register\, we ask that you please fill out each of the required sections of the form below. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca.\n\nYour Name\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\nWould you like to subscribe to A Rocha Ontario's E-Newsletter with the email above?Please select...\nYes\nNo\nAlready subscribed\n\n\nHow many adult attendees (18+) would you like to register?Please select...\n0\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n\n\nHow many youth attendees (16+) would you like to register?Please select...\n0\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n\n\nPlease list the names of attendees being registered. Please indicate whether an attendee is a youth with a "(Y)" after their name. For instance\, John Smith (Y).  If listing multiple attendees\, please separate names with a comma (ex. John Smith (Y)\, Jane Smith).\n\n\nWhat congregation are you from?\n\n\nAny questions or comments?\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information URL:https://arocha.ca/event/churches-caring-for-creation-idea-exchange-kitchener-on-2026/ LOCATION:800 King St E\, Kitchener\, ON N2G 2M6\, Canada\, 800 King St. E\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2G 2M6\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Website-Events-Banner-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250820T151552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T145014Z UID:50859-1772787600-1772812800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - St. Cuthbert's Church (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at St. Cuthbert’s Church with A Rocha Ontario!\nAt this 1-day nature camp\, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and build a personal connection to the natural world. Each nature camp program will be filled with nature experiences\, science experiments\, storytelling\, nature-based art and fun games! Together\, we will explore nature from both familiar and new perspectives\, building friendships and fond memories along the way. \nThis event is open to children ages 5-13. \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 four fee options when registering: \n\nAccessible Rate: Choose this one if cost is a significant barrier to you attending and/or you identify as a member of a community facing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation (ie. you identify as BIPOC\, single-parent household\, low-income family\, etc).\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. \nReach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions or visit arocha.ca/pa-day-nature-camp. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pa-day-nature-camp-march-6-2026/ LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 3W1 CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Winter-PA-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20251125T115639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T155742Z UID:51881-1772049600-1772053200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Becoming Kin Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation\, the A Rocha Ontario staff team is reading Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future\, by Patty Krawec\, a local Anishninaabe and Ukrainian author and member of Chippawa Presbyterian Church. We invite you to read along with us this winter and join our book discussion on Zoom\, Wednesday February 25 from 8pm – 9pm. \nThis event will provide a gracious space to listen\, reflect\, and explore how we can walk toward healing and hope as a community. Find a copy of the book at your local library or independent bookstore and read along with us. Everyone is welcome! \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nRegister Below\nPlease note that registered attendees will recieve zoom instructions via email (please check your spam/junk folders). If you registered and do not recieve zoom insturctions by 12pm on Wednesday\, February 25th\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/becoming-kin-book-discussion/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Becoming-Kin-Book-Discussion.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20260121T230819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193129Z UID:52282-1769869800-1769891400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Skate along the Ottawa River + Evening Program (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for a skate and walk along the canal\, followed by an evening program on Saturday\, January 31st!\n2:30 pm Skating or walking along the canal. Meet at Chris Babcock’s house\, 90 Fifth Ave. Led by Rob Samulack (call Rob Samulack if you have any questions 613-408-5958). \n7:00 pm Evening Program at Christ Babcock’s house\, 90 Fifth Ave. \nWe will watch a videorecording of “A Rocha Ontario’s 2025 Year in Review and Vision for the Future” that was held on Jan. 14. Amanda Hildebrand\, Ontario Program Director\, and Paul Heintzman\, will join by zoom to answer any questions that arise from watching the video. \nIf you are unable to attend the outdoor activities\, you are still welcome to join for the potluck supper and evening program. \nParking: It may be difficult to find parking near 90 Fifth Ave. so give yourself plenty of time to find a parking spot. Please pay special attention to the parking signs and make sure that you are not parking on a street that has limited parking hours on Saturdays—some streets do and others do not. 90 Fifth Ave. is easily accessible by OC Transpo\, so we encourage those who can\, to travel by bus to this event. \nRSVP: Please RSVP to paul.heintzman@arocha.ca by midnight on Friday\, January 30 so I can provide both Rob and Chris with a list of people who will be attending. Thanks! \nEmail paul.heintzman@arocha.ca if you have questions about the event or are able to offer your home or arrange for a church space.\nImage by Glen Larson/Public Domain. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/ski-walk-snowshoe-ottawa-river/ LOCATION:90 Fifth Avenue\, 90 Fifth Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 2M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Skiing_kananaskis_018.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250820T151118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T144519Z UID:50854-1769158800-1769184000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - Flamborough Baptist Church (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at Flamborough Baptist Church with A Rocha Ontario!\nAt this 1-day nature camp\, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and build a personal connection to the natural world. Each nature camp program will be filled with nature experiences\, science experiments\, storytelling\, nature-based art and fun games! Together\, we will explore nature from both familiar and new perspectives\, building friendships and fond memories along the way. \nThis event is open to children ages 5-13. \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 four fee options when registering: \n\nAccessible Rate: Choose this one if cost is a significant barrier to you attending and/or you identify as a member of a community facing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation (ie. you identify as BIPOC\, single-parent household\, low-income family\, etc).\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. \nReach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions or visit arocha.ca/pa-day-nature-camp. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pa-day-nature-camp-jan-23-2026/ LOCATION:Flamborough Baptist Church\, 41 Concession 5 Rd E\, Waterdown\, ON\, L8B 1K4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Winter-PA-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20251125T113421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T120536Z UID:51876-1768420800-1768424400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Ontario - 2025 Year in Review and Vision for the Future DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the A Rocha Ontario team on Wednesday\, January 14th to reflect on our work over the past year and discuss the future of creation care.\nIn this 1-hour virtual event\, we will provide updates about our work\, welcome your questions\, and discuss together the challenges and opportunities involved in caring for creation. Long-time supporters and those new to the A Rocha Ontario network are all welcome to this online event\, along with everyone in between. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nRegister Below\nPlease note that registered attendees will receive zoom instructions via email (please check your spam/junk folders). If you registered and do not receive zoom instructions by 12pm on Wednesday\, January 14th\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \n\n\n\n\nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioIf you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s work\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/ontario-2025-year-in-review/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Year-in-Review.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20251125T121446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T121446Z UID:51885-1766340000-1766347200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peaceful Winter Solstice Walk on Sunday\, December 21st from 6pm – 8pm at the A Rocha Ontario Centre (1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON).\nFor many Indigenous peoples\, the winter solstice marks a sacred moment to honour the natural rhythms of creation when plants and animals rest and people\, too\, rest and renew their spirits. At this event\, we’ll enjoy a family-friendly walk in the early night followed by tea and shared stories around the campfire. Bring your own lantern to light the path. Feel free to create a homemade one. Come ready to slow down\, listen\, and celebrate the beauty of winter darkness together. \nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRSVP Below\n\n\n\n\nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioIf you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s work\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/winter-solstice-walk-ontario/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Winter-Solstice-Walk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20251107T154340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154340Z UID:51702-1764426600-1764446400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Hike\, Potluck Supper and Evening Program (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Hike\, Potluck Supper\, and Evening Program on Saturday\, November 29th!\nSchedule:\n2:30 pm: Hike\nHike at Fletcher Wildlife Garden\, 865 Prince of Wales Dr\, Ottawa. \n5:30 pm: Potluck Supper \nThis portion of the event is hosted at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church (58 Grosvenor Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, at the intersection of Grosvenor Ave and Sunnyside Ave). \n7:00 pm: Evening Program\nInterVarsity staff Deirdre Walters and students will give a presentation on their participation in InterVarsity’s Creation Care Week last May at Windstone Farm\, Beckwith. This portion of the event is also hosted at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church (58 Grosvenor Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, at the intersection of Grosvenor Ave and Sunnyside Ave). \nPlease email paul.heintzman@arocha.ca if you have questions about the event. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/hike-ottawa-on-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Fletcher Wildlife Garden\, 865 Prince of Wales Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2C 3K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nov-29-Ottawa-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250820T150635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T144457Z UID:50850-1763715600-1763740800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - Central Presbyterian Church (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at Central Presbyterian Church with A Rocha Ontario!\nAt this 1-day nature camp\, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and build a personal connection to the natural world. Each nature camp program will be filled with nature experiences\, science experiments\, storytelling\, nature-based art and fun games! Together\, we will explore nature from both familiar and new perspectives\, building friendships and fond memories along the way. \nThis event is open to children ages 5-13. \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 four fee options when registering: \n\nAccessible Rate: Choose this one if cost is a significant barrier to you attending and/or you identify as a member of a community facing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation (ie. you identify as BIPOC\, single-parent household\, low-income family\, etc).\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. \nReach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions or visit arocha.ca/pa-day-nature-camp. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pa-day-nature-camp-nov-21-2025/ LOCATION:Central Presbyterian Chuch\, 165 Charlton Avenue West\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 2H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PA-Day-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20251016T134754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T134754Z UID:51477-1763301600-1763312400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (A Rocha Ontario Centre) DESCRIPTION:Join us at the A Rocha Ontario Centre (Millgrove\, ON) on Sunday\, November 16th (2pm – 5pm) for an afternoon of hands-on care for creation! \nTogether\, we’ll weed and prepare garden beds for spring planting. If time and attendance allow\, we’ll also tackle some buckthorn removal in the hedgerows. No experience needed. \nWe’ll finish the day with a warm soup supper\, provided by our team—a time to share stories\, enjoy good food\, and celebrate the beauty of serving together. \nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister (for free) below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-on-nov-16/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nov-2025-Volunteer-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250924T133121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T140309Z UID:51304-1761402600-1761422400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Hike\, Potluck Supper and Evening Program (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Hike\, Potluck Supper\, and Evening Program on Saturday\, October 25th!\nSchedule:\n2:30 pm: Hike\nHike at Mer Bleue Bog\, just southeast of Ottawa. Meet at Parking Lot 22\, Ridge Road\, Ottawa. \n5:30 pm: Potluck Supper \nThis portion of the event is hosted at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church (58 Grosvenor Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, at the intersection of Grosvenor Ave and Sunnyside Ave). \n7:00 pm: Evening Program\nJenisa Los will be giving a presentation on her experience as a Conservation Site Volunteer at A Rocha Les Cormettes in France during July of 2024. This portion of the event is also hosted at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church (58 Grosvenor Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, at the intersection of Grosvenor Ave and Sunnyside Ave). \nPlease email paul.heintzman@arocha.ca if you have questions about the event. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/hike-ottawa-on-oct-2025/ LOCATION:Mer Bleue Bog\, Ottawa\, ON\, K0A 1K0 CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Revised-Ottawa-25-Fall-Hike.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250923T165528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T165528Z UID:51301-1761332400-1761339600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Pie Potluck (Millgrove\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy evening of pie and fellowship on Friday\, October 24\, from 7–9pm at the A Rocha Ontario Centre (1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON)!\nBring your favourite seasonal pie to share\, and don’t forget a container so you can take some tasty leftovers home! \nPlease note that this is an adults only event. \nRSVP (for free) below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pie-potluck-ontario/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pie-Potluck.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250820T150016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170134Z UID:50846-1761296400-1761321600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - Salvation Army Winterberry Heights Church (Stoney Creek\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at Salvation Army Winterberry Heights Church with A Rocha Ontario!\nAt this 1-day nature camp\, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and build a personal connection to the natural world. Each nature camp program will be filled with nature experiences\, science experiments\, storytelling\, nature-based art and fun games! Together\, we will explore nature from both familiar and new perspectives\, building friendships and fond memories along the way. \nThis event is open to children ages 5-13. \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 four fee options when registering: \n\nAccessible Rate: Choose this one if cost is a significant barrier to you attending and/or you identify as a member of a community facing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation (ie. you identify as BIPOC\, single-parent household\, low-income family\, etc).\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. \nReach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions or visit arocha.ca/pa-day-nature-camp. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pa-day-nature-camp-oct-24-2025/ LOCATION:Salvation Army Winterberry Heights Church\, 300 Winterberry Dr\, Stoney Creek\, ON\, L8J 3Y1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PA-Day-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250827T133032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142658Z UID:50943-1760792400-1760799600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Churches Caring for Creation: Idea Exchange (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:What can churches do to care for creation?\nJoin A Rocha Ontario\, True City and St. Cuthbert’s Church on Saturday\, October 18th for our joint event “Churches Caring for Creation – Idea Exchange.” \nBuilding from last year’s event\, we are inviting you to join us to explore and discuss how Christian communities and their leaders can get involved with creation care. More people are becoming interested in making creation care part of the way they serve God and neighbour\, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start or where to go next on this journey. So join us for an afternoon of inspiration\, conversation\, and encouragement!  At this event\, we’ll hear stories and insights from experienced panelists from different congregations. Click here (or scroll down) to learn more about our speakers/panelists: Cindy Stover\, Marcée Lane\, and Rob Miller. We’ll also have the opportunity to ask our panel questions and engage in smaller group discussions to share creation care tips\, ideas\, and challenges. \nThis event will be hosted at St. Cuthbert’s Church (Hamilton\, ON) from 1PM – 3PM\, and is open to adults. Light refreshments will be served. \nAnyone interested is welcome to attend. Whether you’re in a leadership role or not\, a member of a church or not\, please come and join the conversation. Register (for free) below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nChurches Caring Creation: Idea Exchange Event - Registration\n\nRegistration for the Church's Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange event is free! This event is a collaboration between St. Cuthbert’s\, TrueCity\, and A Rocha Ontario.All are welcome to participate! To register\, we ask that you please fill out each required sections of the form below. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca.\n\nYour Name\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\nWould you like to subscribe to A Rocha Ontario's E-Newsletter with the email above?Please select...\nYes\nNo\nAlready subscribed\n\n\nHow many attendees would you like to register?Please select...\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n\n\nPlease list the names of attendees being registered. If listing multiple attendees\, please separate names with a comma (ex. John Smith\, Jane Smith).\n\n\nWhat congregation are you from?\n\n\nAny questions or comments?\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \nMeet Our Panelists\nCindy Stover\nCindy Stover serves as the Justice Mobilization Program Manager for the Christian Reformed Church in Canada\, resourcing communities through learning experiences and relationship building at the intersections of Indigenous rights\, climate care\, and refugee justice. Cindy seeks to empower people to bear the image of Creator God as we enact justice in every area of our lives\, from how we shop\, to how we talk to our neighbours\, to how our communities respond to the most vulnerable. She can often be found reading a good book around a campfire\, or watching a BBC miniseries with her cats and a cup of tea. Her favourite colour is sparkle. \nMarcée Lane\nAs a pastor at Forestview\, Marcée and her church want people to meet Jesus and become more like him. One of the ways that they seek to do this is by loving creation better. In the past\, Forestview had a beekeeping ministry and currently\, they partner with A Rocha Ontario by hosting three bird boxes as part of Project NEST. Forestview also founded an outreach in Burlington called Next Door Social Space (NDSS) that includes Rolling Horse Community Cycle and Next Door Community Kitchen. NDSS is an expression of Forestview’s creation care because it refurbishes old bikes\, promotes green transportation\, and uses rescued food & community gardens to create meals for the community. \nRob Miller\nRob Miller is an Anglican Missioner-Priest to the city of Hamilton. He works with ecclesial communities to nurture their appreciation of place and capacity for presence. The beginnings of both The Community of Common Prayer and the Saint Luke’s Mission are associated with his leadership. Presently\, he is interested in the phenomena of repentance\, mercy\, and gratitude; movements of the heart he considers essential in the pursuit of hospitality. Living in the North end of Hamilton with his family\, Rob spends his days walking\, reading\, and playing the fiddle. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/churches-caring-for-creation-idea-exchange-hamilton-on-2025/ LOCATION:St. Cuthbert’s\, 2 Bond St N\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 3W1 CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Idea-Exchange-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250819T140731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T144619Z UID:50823-1759568400-1759590000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (October 2025) DESCRIPTION:The EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 11-17) 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-October\, 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. This is the last meeting of the 2025 season. \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-october-2025/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,Hamilton,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:20250919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250820T144952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T181310Z UID:50836-1758272400-1758297600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - A Rocha Ontario Centre (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at the new A Rocha Ontario Centre with us!\nAt this 1-day nature camp\, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and build a personal connection to the natural world. Each nature camp program will be filled with nature experiences\, science experiments\, storytelling\, nature-based art and fun games! Together\, we will explore nature from both familiar and new perspectives\, building friendships and fond memories along the way. \nThis event is open to children ages 5-13. \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. \nReach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions or visit arocha.ca/pa-day-nature-camp. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pa-day-nature-camp-sept-19-2025/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PA-Day-Nature-Camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250821T171731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T171731Z UID:50883-1757779200-1757790000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Prayer\, Praise\, and Pizza: A Rocha Ontario Centre Welcome Party DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 13th to mark the beginning of our next chapter at the new A Rocha Ontario Centre (1440 Westover Rd\, Millgrove\, ON)!\nWe are excited to welcome the A Rocha community to this new centre\, bless this space with prayer and praise together\, and celebrate all the new opportunities with a fun pizza party. \nOur staff team will be making some fresh pizza onsite\, and you’re encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert if you’d like.  \nAll are welcome to join us. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister (for free) below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/ontario-centre-welcome-2025/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A-Rocha-Ontario-Centre-Welcome-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250819T140034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T144555Z UID:50818-1757754000-1757775600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (September 2025) DESCRIPTION:The EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 11-17) 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-October\, 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-september-2025/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,Hamilton,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:20250823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 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:20250810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 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:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 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:20250806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 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:20250805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 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:20250730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250212T174731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T162513Z UID:49068-1753866000-1753876800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - Dundas Valley (Dundas\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore Dundas Valley 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. \nUPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. That being said\, we are still offering other Explore Day options. Click here to sign up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-dundas-valley-july-30/ LOCATION:Dundas Valley Conservation Area\, 650 Governors Road\, Dundas\, Ontario 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:20250729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250212T180421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T151123Z UID:49078-1753779600-1753790400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - 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. \nUPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on August 5th. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-cedar-haven-july-29/ 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:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250212T180046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T151133Z UID:49074-1753347600-1753358400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - 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. \nUPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on August 5th. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-cedar-haven-july-24/ 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:20250722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T010648 CREATED:20250212T174434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T133124Z UID:49066-1753174800-1753185600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Day - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore King’s Forest 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-kings-forest-july-22/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-Forest-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR