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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013427 CREATED:20191106T084341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T084341Z UID:28792-1579201200-1579366800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:January Art & Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A 2-night and 2 full days retreat designed to help you connect with God\, self and creation through prayer and artistic expression. \n\n\nYour stay will include: a private or shared room (if you designate a room-mate)\, all meals\, teaching times and time for artistic exploration using drawing\, collage\, watercolour and poetry. Your time will also include morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, optional spiritual direction\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \n\n\nYour facilitators: Leah Kostamo & Anne Smith \nLeah and Anne are both trained spiritual directors and will be on hand if you’re looking for ideas on how to use your time or would like to reflect on what you’re experiencing. \nPlease note: \n– All rooms have shared washrooms \n– Double occupancy is only available for those who indicate a roommate (we are not able to pair up individuals). \nCurious to find out more? \nYou can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/january-art-prayer-retreat-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/560184-PKRBZJ-983-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013427 CREATED:20190904T195845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T004203Z UID:28395-1578682800-1578758400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Silence in the Seasons Retreat (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:“In the morning\, while it was still very dark\, he [Jesus] got up and went out to a deserted place\, and there he prayed” – Mark 1:35 \n \nAs we work to care for the earth in this time of environmental crisis\, cultivating inner practices is of vital importance. \nSilence in the Seasons retreat aims to equip participants with the spiritual resources and skills that will sustain us as we do the essential and ongoing work of caring for creation. \nAt Silence in the Seasons you will enter into a generous rhythm of contemplative prayer practices\, sharing\, and hiking in the forest. Become still and aware of God’s presence as we listen in the place of the boreal forest over the seasons. \nWhat to expect: \n\nFacilitation and guided material in sync with each season\nSpace to wonder in the boreal forest\nSilence & intro experiences in contemplative prayer practices\nSimple and nutritious snacks & meals\n\nArrive Friday between 6:30-7:30 pm – Opening circle at 8pm \nDepart Saturday 4pm – Closing circle at 3pm \n[modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us here[/modal_text_link] or register below if you are interested in participating in this rhythm this year.[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact Us” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Name\n\n\nYour Email\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for ARMB's monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n[/modal]\nFall – Sept 27 – 28 \nWinter – Jan 10-11 \nSpring –  March 27-28 \nSummer –  June 12-13 \nCost: $75/person per retreat or $200 for all four \nPlease note that all rooms are shared. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/silence-in-the-seasons-manitoba-2020-01-10/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMGP0465.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013428 CREATED:20191205T000520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T000628Z UID:29167-1578038400-1578070800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count Trial (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:As part of its mandate to care for creation\, A Rocha Manitoba is seeking to run a trial of a “Christmas Bird Count” (CBC) in the vicinity of the Boreal Ecology Centre in East Braintree\, Manitoba this coming January 3\, 2020.  We are seeking participants who have an interest in birds and who would be willing to commit to being part of bird-observing teams driving and walking routes in the area from approximately 8:30am-4:30pm. Dinner at the lodge to follow.  \nWe are seeking two categories of participants\, all who must be willing to be outside for most of the day (combination of some driving\, and frequent stops and longer walks – and times for snack breaks and lunch for course!) \n\n1) Participants who are able to assist with recording observations on CBC forms\, pointing out potential birds\, driving\, managing snacks in a vehicle etc. but who may not be confident to accurately identify birds \n\n2) Participants who are confident to be able to identify by sight and sound most of the bird species we could encounter in East Braintree. They should bring some binoculars. \nMore info about the Christmas Bird Count Here \nIf you are interested in participating please email us at manitoba@arocha.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christmas-bird-count-trial-manitoba/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/TIMC4535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191214T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013428 CREATED:20191127T224059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T231720Z UID:29109-1576317600-1576326600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Memorial for Miranda Harris (Vancouver\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha and Regent College invite you to join us as we celebrate the life of Miranda Harris\, co-founder of A Rocha. The memorial will be shaped around viewing a recording of the official service taking place at St Aldates in Oxford on the same day (December 14). \nAll are welcome to attend. If you have any questions about the service\, click here to contact Thena Ayres. \nIf you would like to make a donation towards A Rocha International’s work in Miranda’s name\, please do so via Just Giving by clicking here. \nTo share your condolences\, please click here. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/memorial-for-miranda-harris-vancouver-bc/ LOCATION:Regent College Chapel\, 5800 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 2E4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Miranda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191214T113000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013428 CREATED:20191023T220757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T203534Z UID:28688-1576310400-1576323000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Christmas Crepe Fundraiser (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:You can enjoy a crepe and the A Rocha Manitoba community in an informal come and go fundraiser with special guest chef Sharon Steward\, author of Volume: Cooking for a Community. Scott Gerbrandt and Zoe Matties will be present to share stories and warm beverages. \nWhen: December 14th (between 8am – 11:30am) Purchase your ticket below for the 1/2 hour time slot you would like to come. (Ticket purchase covers the cost of the crepe and coffee or tea). \nWhere: Gordon and Lori Matties’s home – 214 Ethelbert St. \nEmail us [modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]here[/modal_text_link] if you have any questions \n[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact us” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Name\n\n\nYour Email\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for ARMB's monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n[/modal]\n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christmas-crepe-fundraiser-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sylwia-bartyzel-fU5WD8Gt3VE-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013428 CREATED:20191106T090010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T090010Z UID:28795-1575723600-1575734400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Christmas Open House (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come meet our team and celebrate Christmas together! Enjoy caroling by the fireplace in our cozy heritage guest house\, join a site tour\, get festive with kids’ crafts and munch on some sweet treats. On your way out\, don’t forget to stop by the A Rocha Market: Farm & Gift Shop for fair-trade gifts and a healthy dose of farm-fresh veggies! \nNo RSVP required. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christmas-open-house-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ARC-Open-House-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013428 CREATED:20191116T041113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T041113Z UID:28948-1575124200-1575129600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Natural Cosmetics Beauty Workshop (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic of making your own all-natural cosmetics in this DIY workshop. Ever wonder if the bath and beauty products you daily use on your body are good for you and the environment. Unfortunately many of the off-the-shelf cosmetic products we use do contain toxins that are absorbed by our skin and also get washed away into the environment. Take charge of your health by taking charge of your beauty. \nThrough easy to follow\, step-by-step\, hands-on instruction\, you will learn: \n\nAbout the basic ingredients needed to to make your all-natural cosmetics\,\nHow to make hand soap\,\nHow to make face wash\,\nAnd how to make bath salts.\n\nYou’ll take home each of the things you make (a $25 retail value) as well as the recipes\, so you can make more whenever you run out. \nAll products can be made scent neutral for those with sensitivities or allergies. Your home made cosmetics will be made from all natural ingredients\, free of additives\, preservatives or other chemicals that can be harmful for health and the environment. \nAbout the Instructor\nNorma Hogan first learned about the basic principles of natural cosmetics at a David Suzuki Foundation Queen of Green workshop over ten years ago. Since then she has been making her own cleaning and cosmetic products\, selling them and other green products under her brands Ahimsa Green Products\, as well as leading workshops. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge in this fun and simple workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/natural-cosmetics-beauty-workshop-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/natural-cosmetics-3397277_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013428 CREATED:20190919T220345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T220345Z UID:28511-1575104400-1575117000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-20/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191123T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013429 CREATED:20190919T220151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T220151Z UID:28509-1574499600-1574512200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-19/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013429 CREATED:20191024T185713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T230737Z UID:28704-1574449200-1574456400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cafe A Rocha: Art and Conservation (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Six artists\, six different styles\, one subject: Conservation.\nYou are invited to join A Rocha Manitoba at the MHC Gallery for an evening of dialogue on art and conservation with artists Joseph Koensgen\, Jodi Hildebrand and Juls Rempel. Also on view will be art by Chris Larsen\, Bill Nitzsche\, and Ovid Charlette. \nThe exhibit is called Changing World: A Dialogue on Conservation. “The artists in this exhibition work in very different ways to depict beauty\, grief\, the complex relationship between a medium and the world. Their works document the changes they are witnessing in a world of plants and animals they love. Each artist’s work stands in dialogue with the others to create an exhibition that dialogues in turn with us\, the viewers.” \nYou’re invited for dessert\, coffee\, tea and conversation! \nWhen: November 22\, 2019  7:00pm – 9:00pm \nWhere: MHC Gallery –  600 Shaftesbury Blvd. Winnipeg\, MB \nPlease bring a donation to contribute to the work of the artists. \nRSVP to manitoba@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-art-and-conservation-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:MHC Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Untitled-design-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191116T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013429 CREATED:20190919T215940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T215940Z UID:28507-1573894800-1573907400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-18/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013430 CREATED:20190812T202748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T215200Z UID:28213-1573394400-1573401600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fall Sabbath Hike (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative walk in the woods at Cedar Haven! \nThrow on your favourite fall sweater\, share a cup of apple cider and join us in a guided meditative hike. \n  \nLet us know you’ll be joining in by signing up here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fall-sabbath-hike/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rikki-austin-800382-unsplash-e1537901324372.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191102T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013430 CREATED:20190919T215743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T215743Z UID:28505-1572685200-1572697800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-17/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013430 CREATED:20190919T213516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T213516Z UID:28503-1572080400-1572093000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-16/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013430 CREATED:20191003T032857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T235113Z UID:28546-1571857200-1571864400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Future of Salmon (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come out for a public lecture at A Rocha’s beautiful environmental centre and hear from Nico Muñoz (PhD) as he shares his findings on how salmon are faring in the midst of climate change and how their activities are impacting unique ecosystems far and wide.This free evening lecture will be held at A Rocha’s Guest House. \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-future-of-salmon/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bel_20111003_00801.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013430 CREATED:20190715T223017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T171047Z UID:28001-1571495400-1571515200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fall Colours Hike\, Potluck and Presentation (Ottawa/Gatineau\, ON) DESCRIPTION:2:30 pm Fall Colours Walk: Join us at the home of Paul and Monique Heintzman in Gatineau Park for a walk along the King Mountain Trail. Features of this trail include panoramic views of the fall colours in Gatineau Park\, the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper: Please RSVP  to paul.heintzman@arocha.ca and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Presentation: on A Rocha in Australia by Ross Jansen-van Vuuren \nIf you are unable to attend all three parts of the event\, feel free to attend the parts that you can. \nAlso\, feel free to invite others and to make this event known at churches and other organizations that you belong to. \nFor further information and directions please e-mail paul.heintzman@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fall-colours-hike-potluck-and-presentation-ottawa-valley/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_2738.jpge_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013430 CREATED:20190919T213323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T213323Z UID:28501-1571475600-1571488200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-15/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013432 CREATED:20190812T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T234924Z UID:28211-1570269600-1570276800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Buckthorn Removal & Native Planting Workday (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Buckthorn is an invasive species that forms dense thickets\, crowding and shading out our native plants… \nCome help us remove buckthorn from Cedar Haven property and plant native species in its place! \n*Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. \nLet us know you’ll be attending! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/buckthorn-removal-work-day/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Creation Care Saturday,Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Buckthorn-removal.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191005T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013432 CREATED:20190919T213114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T213114Z UID:28499-1570266000-1570278600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-14/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013432 CREATED:20190910T202650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T004158Z UID:28433-1570212000-1570219200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cafe A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:You are invited for a fall supper – good food and good conversation!\nThis year for Cafe A Rocha we will be focusing our conversations around climate change. Now\, more than ever\, we need avenues for conversation and support as we do the work of caring for creation. Whether you are new to the environmental conversation or a seasoned expert there is a place for you around the table.  \nOver the year we will be seeking to discuss questions such as: \n\nWhat is our role as Christians in addressing complex problems such as climate change?\nWhat does the science actually say about climate change?\nWhat role does grief and lament play in caring for creation?\nWhere can we find hope in a world in crisis?\n\nWhat are your questions? Come to the table with YOUR big questions around climate change and creation care. \nRSVP by [modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Clicking Here[/modal_text_link] by Oct 2nd \n[modal name=”contact” title=”RSVP Here” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Name\n\n\nYour Email\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for ARMB's monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n[/modal]\nLocation: 199 Ethelbert St  \nPlease bring a $3-$5 donation to cover the cost of the meal.  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-winnipeg-mb-7/ LOCATION:199 Ethelbert St \, 199 Ethelbert St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMGP0582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013432 CREATED:20190919T212316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T212316Z UID:28497-1569661200-1569673800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-13/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190904T195845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T184403Z UID:28374-1569610800-1569686400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Silence in the Seasons Retreat (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:“In the morning\, while it was still very dark\, he [Jesus] got up and went out to a deserted place\, and there he prayed” – Mark 1:35 \nFrom September 20-27\, people all over the world will be striking for the climate. But what happens after?  \n \nSilence in the Seasons retreat aims to equip participants with the spiritual practices and rituals that will sustain us as we do the essential and ongoing work of caring for creation. Whether you have lots of environmental experience or are just tuning into the conversation\, this retreat is for you! \nAt Silence in the Seasons you will enter into a generous rhythm of contemplative prayer practices\, sharing\, and hiking in the forest. Become still and aware of God’s presence as we listen in the place of the boreal forest over the seasons. \nWhat to expect: \n\nFacilitation and guided material in sync with each season\nSpace to wonder in the boreal forest\nSilence & intro experiences in contemplative prayer practices\nSimple and nutritious snacks & meals\n\nArrive Friday between 6:30-7:30 pm – Opening circle at 8pm \nDepart Saturday 4pm – Closing circle at 3pm \n[modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us here[/modal_text_link] if you are interested in participating in this rhythm this year.[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact Us” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Name\n\n\nYour Email\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for ARMB's monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n[/modal]\nFall – Sept 27 – 28 \nWinter – Jan 10-11 \nSpring –  March 27-28 \nSummer –  June 12-13 \nCost: $75/person per retreat or $200 for all four \nPlease note that all rooms are shared. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/silence-in-the-seasons-manitoba/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMGP0465.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190314T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T002601Z UID:26847-1569524400-1569690000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Journey With God Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A 2-day\, 3-night retreat designed to help you connect with God through solitude\, prayer and learning based on the Ignatian Exercises. \nFrom 7 pm\, September 26 to 5 pm\, September 28 \nYour stay will include: a private or shared room\, all meals\, two teaching sessions\, morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, optional spiritual direction\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \n \nLeah\, a trained spiritual director\, who will be on hand if you’re looking for ideas on how to use your time or would like to reflect on what you’re experiencing. \nRates:\nRetreat/all meals/single occupancy* $300 \nRetreat/all meals/double occupancy* $225 \nRetreat/all meals/off-site $125\n*All rooms have shared washrooms \nCurious to find out more?\nYou can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/journey-with-god-prayer-retreat-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWR2ZW50dXJlc3BvcnRzbmV0d29yay5jb20vd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMTMvMTEvaGlraW5nYWxvbmUyLmpwZw.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190918T050009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T013006Z UID:28467-1569058200-1569067200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Shoreline Cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation program that provides Canadians with the opportunity to take action in their communities and cleanup the shoreline. \nA Rocha Canada will be leading a shoreline cleanup in White Rock at the Little Campbell River Estuary on the Semiahmoo Indian Reserve. We will meet at 9:30 in the Semiahmoo Park parking lot\, behind the Washington Avenue Grill\, SE corner of the lot near the beach access. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/shoreline-cleanup/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Conservation-Team.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190715T222501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T230512Z UID:27997-1568469600-1568491200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal\, Potluck Supper and Citizen Science Reports (Ottawa/Gatineau) DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm Invasive Species Removal: Join us for this hands-on activity of removing the invasive species periwinkle from Gatineau Park \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper: Please RSVP  to paul.heintzman@arocha.ca and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Presentation: Reports on Citizen Science Activities. We will hear reports from those A Rocha friends who have participated in the various Citizen Science Activities in Gatineau Park this summer: frog watch\, loon monitoring\, and Monarch mission. \nIf you are unable to attend all three parts of the event\, feel free to attend the parts that you can. \nAlso\, feel free to invite others and to make this event known at churches and other organizations that you belong to. \nFor further information and directions please e-mail paul.heintzman@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/invasive-species-removal-potluck-supper-and-citizen-science-reports-ottawa-valley/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_2410.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190802T053537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T004021Z UID:28165-1567879200-1567890000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:End of Summer BBQ (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fun\, outdoor dinner at A Rocha’s BC centre! Come enjoy a garden-sourced meal\, hear updates on new opportunities and programs coming up\, and tap your feet to the summery tunes of local folk band The Kwerks!\nWe are excited to see you soon! \n$35/person – Early Bird ticket (until Aug 23) \n$45/person – Regular ticket \nBurgers\, salads\, dessert and drinks included. Vegetarian options available. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/end-of-summer-bbq-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SS-043.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190904T001319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T001319Z UID:28380-1567848600-1567857600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Morning (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:If you have a passion for caring for creation and getting your hands dirty\, then join us for a restoration morning. We will be working on improving habitat for wildlife around the watershed by removing invasive plants and re planting native plant species. Tools and gloves will be provided. We will meet in the parking lot by the kiosk.  \nPlease come prepared for the weather as we will be working outside! \n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-morning-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190817T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190711T213605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T213605Z UID:27978-1566032400-1566045000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Restoration Saturday Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-12/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190816T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190806T173419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T215934Z UID:28178-1565980200-1565985600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Student Research Presentation DESCRIPTION:Our summer conservation science worker\, Danielle\, will give an update on her research proposal and describe the next steps in this project to improve the health of our pond. \nStick around for our stargazing event starting at 8:30 pm! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/naturalizing-the-pond/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0978.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190815T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190815T223000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013433 CREATED:20190522T180836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T184050Z UID:27363-1565901000-1565908200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Consider the Heavens DESCRIPTION:“The heavens declare the glory of God;\n    the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”\nPsalm 19: 1\nSpend an evening with us as we study the skies above and wonder at the place we hold.\nJoin us around the campfire for a family-friendly time of stories and snacks. \nSuggested donations of 5$ are welcome.\nBring a lawn chair/blanket and dress appropriately for the weather. \nplease sign up here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/consider-the-heavens/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC1186-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR