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: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:20260416T173248 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:20260509T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260323T182204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T191630Z UID:52633-1778311800-1778324400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:John Stott Birding Day 2026 (Millgrove\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9th 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 A Rocha Ontario 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 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 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 and birding etiquette\, and will include a guided bird walk as well as 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 option that corresponds with your preferred session: Early Bird(er) or the Flock. \nREGISTER BELOW\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-2026-on/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,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:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260323T213146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213239Z UID:52642-1778331600-1778338800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an A Rocha volunteer day as we move into stage two of our native plant propagation work! After weeks of cold stratification\, many of our seeds are now ready to be transferred into seed trays in the garden. We’ll also be checking on early seedlings that are beginning to emerge and potting them up to support healthy growth. If time allows\, we’ll pitch in on preparing a new native plant garden space at the top of the hill. Come get your hands in the soil and help bring this season’s native plants to life!\n\n\n \n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n \nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-on-may2026/ 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/2026/03/Copy-of-Heritage-Barn-Website-Images.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T090000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20250820T151753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T144916Z UID:50862-1780650000-1780650000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at King’s Forest 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-june-6-2026/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260415T161615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T161615Z UID:52785-1780734600-1780741800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Grassland Bird Conservation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come and join A Rocha as we search for threatened grassland birds! Grassland birds have seen the steepest declines (-67%) in Canada of any bird group since 1970. We will be meeting on June 6th at 8am at the A Rocha Ontario Centre (1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON) to learn about grassland bird conservation and explore what A Rocha is doing in Ontario to protect and restore these important species at risk. This event will take place during peak breeding season for Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Grasshopper Sparrow. Come join us as we see which of these species are breeding on site this year. \nREGISTER BELOW\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/grassland-bird-workshop-2026/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eastern_Meadowlark_WikimediaCommons.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260401T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185643Z UID:52713-1781343000-1781352000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\n\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. We’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nAn optional lunch will be provided following the volunteer activities. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season). We would love to have you stay for food and conversation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\n\n\nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-days-on/ 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/2026/04/Volunteer-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260401T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185643Z UID:52714-1783762200-1783771200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\n\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. We’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nAn optional lunch will be provided following the volunteer activities. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season). We would love to have you stay for food and conversation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\n\n\nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-days-on-2026-07-11/ 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/2026/04/Volunteer-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260401T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185643Z UID:52715-1786181400-1786190400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\n\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. We’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nAn optional lunch will be provided following the volunteer activities. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season). We would love to have you stay for food and conversation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\n\n\nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-days-on-2026-08-08/ 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/2026/04/Volunteer-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173248 CREATED:20260401T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185643Z UID:52716-1789205400-1789214400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\n\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. We’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nAn optional lunch will be provided following the volunteer activities. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season). We would love to have you stay for food and conversation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\n\n\nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-days-on-2026-09-12/ 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/2026/04/Volunteer-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR