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

Church Earthkeepers: Let’s Share (June 2, 2026)

Mary-Ruth Low — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Having meals together is a common feature in church events and gatherings of all sorts. There are many ways from food purchasing to preparation, even in the set up of the meal times, in which we can practise care of God's creation collectively. Join us for an earthkeeping idea exchange as we swap stories and imagine new possibilities of congregational earthkeeping that encourage and inspire.

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PA Day Nature Camp – King’s Forest (Hamilton, ON)

Madison Martinez — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Spend your upcoming PA Day at King's Forest with A Rocha Ontario! At 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, [...]

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Grassland Bird Conservation Workshop

Amanda Hildebrand — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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 [...]

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Faith Forest Initiative (Winnipeg, MB)

Zoe Matties — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

We are partnering with the City of Winnipeg Naturalist Department to match churches with public spaces that need trees planted. The next tree planting day is happening on June 6, 2026 for Arbour Day! We will meet at Bruce Park. The event will run from 10 am - 2pm, but but volunteers would be [...]

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Restoration Saturday (Surrey, BC)

BC ConSci — Sat, 06 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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Volunteer Day (Surrey, BC)

Christy Lew de Albizurez — Sat, 13 Jun 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, 13 Jun 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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Saving a Threatened Forest in Coastal Kenya: Dakatcha Woodland

Madison Martinez — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A Rocha Canada is partnering with A Rocha Kenya to showcase our work around the world! Join us on Friday, June 19th at 9am PT / 12pm ET.

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A Rocha Oasis Series

Christy Lew de Albizurez — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

"On impulse, this past fall I followed a little nudge in my spirit to sign up for A Rocha's Oasis retreat, and I was so glad I did. I was very run down, and the day nourished my mind and body, and gave me fresh wind in my sails. I'm still reflecting on and [...]

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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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