Events from July 2, 2016 – July 16, 2016 – A Rocha

Webinar: What Does it Mean to be an Earthkeeping Church? Refugia as a Vision for Creation Care

Mary-Ruth Low — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

In this practical and inspiring webinar, Paul Wiemerslage will guide church leaders through the key design steps for creating a native plant garden on church property, from discerning goals and assessing your site, to selecting the right plants and preparing the soil. He will also address the question of maintenance, offering realistic guidance on what to consider ahead of time so that these gardens can thrive long term.

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Restoration Saturday (Surrey, BC)

BC ConSci — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday! We’ll be removing invasive plants, planting native species, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. The day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site. All ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and [...]

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Conservation Saturday (Boreal Ecology Centre, MB)

Zoe Matties — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

WHO: We’re looking for willing volunteers who care about creation and nature conservation. Skills and knowledge are an asset, but all knowledge levels are welcome! WHAT: Graham (Conservation Science Coordinator) will be leading the group in a forest biodiversity monitoring day. We have set up some permanent monitoring sites to record the plant biodiversity [...]

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Restoration Saturday (Surrey, BC)

BC ConSci — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Earthkeepers Youth Day Camp (Surrey, BC)

Mary-Ruth Low — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Take your love for the outdoors to the next step with leadership training and hands-on projects! If you are a youth who cares about the environment, this is the day camp for you! Every day (9am-3pm) outdoors at A Rocha's BC Environmental Centre we will explore issues and challenges of earthkeeping, with opportunities to do hands-on [...]

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Printmaking with Leaves Workshop (Winnipeg, MB)

Zoe Matties — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Nature is so intricate with parts often taken for granted like trees, flowers, and leaves. As we look at the aspects of creation we are inspired by its complexity. We want to invite you into this process of noticing and creativity. Join us for a craft night, inspired by nature, using both natural and recycled [...]

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Volunteer Day (Surrey, BC)

Christy Lew de Albizurez — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Come care for creation at the A Rocha BC Centre! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for working outdoors, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. This event is RAIN OR SHINE, so come prepared! Work Project Meet at the site map next to the A Rocha Farm Store upon [...]

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Volunteer Day (ON)

Amanda Hildebrand — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre! Wear 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. Tools and equipment are provided. An optional lunch [...]

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A Rocha Day Camp @ River East (Winnipeg, MB)

Zoe Matties — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities, lots of fun games, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip, special visitors, fun crafts, tasty snacks, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards. Camp runs from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm daily. Kids ages 6-12 welcome. Come [...]

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Restoration Saturday (Surrey, BC)

BC ConSci — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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