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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131115 CREATED:20190712T221825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T164820Z UID:27991-1565809200-1565812800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Operation Wild Information Evening- Wednesday\, Aug 14 DESCRIPTION:Operation Wild provides hands-on environmental education and accessible nature experiences for adults living with disabilities to promote well-being\, environmental stewardship\, and social inclusion. \nCome and join us for an evening to learn about the power of nature therapy and how you and your community can get involved! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/operation-wild-information-evening/ LOCATION:541 Eatery & Exchange\, 541 Barton Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8L 272\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0091.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131115 CREATED:20190507T230835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T202011Z UID:27214-1565600400-1565967600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Just Growing Day Camp (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Summer Creation Exploration Camp!\nJoin us for the week of August 12-16!\nIn partnership with St. Margaret’s Anglican Church we are pleased to offer Just Growing Day Camp! Discover new life up close in the garden and all around us. While exploring creation we will learn how plants grow\, what makes bread rise\, and what in the world is compost! Kids can look forward to singing songs\, making skits\, playing games\, and hands-on outdoor activities. \nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6 – 12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle & sunscreen.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\n$125 per camper – $100 per additional camper in a family. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\nFor more information contact zoe.matties@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/just-growing-day-camp-winnipeg-mb-2/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2018-08-15-10.34.29-e1557259685802.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131115 CREATED:20190508T193907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T000559Z UID:27221-1565082000-1565362800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wild Things Day Camp (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Dare to roam where the wild things are!\nJoin us August 6 – 9th for our Wild Things Day Camp!\nWild Things day camp happens in partnership with Many Rooms Church Community in the Spence Neighbourhood. The camp focuses on connecting kids with the natural world through music\, skits\, games\, hands-on learning\, and guided exploration. While exploring the outdoors we will learn about creation\, and how to care for it. \nCamp runs from 9am – 3pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle & sunscreen.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\n$40 per camper \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\nFor more information contact zoe.matties@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wild-things-day-camp-winnipeg-mb-2/ LOCATION:Many Rooms Church Community\, 480 Spence St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2R7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131115 CREATED:20170126T220003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T220037Z UID:19536-1565082000-1565362800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Day Camp 3 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for 4 days of exploration on August 6-9!\nChildren will have fun singing songs\, making crafts\, playing games\, and learning about the environment at our summer day-camps! \n\nKids ages 6 – 12 welcome. (Must be finished kindergarten.)\nCamp runs from 9am t0 3pm daily.\nCome dressed for activities outside (rain or shine).\nBring your own lunch & water bottle.\n\n\n\nPlease fill out the Daycamp Registration Form and return it to  canada.kids@arocha.ca\n\nFinancial assistance available. [modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us[/modal_text_link] for more information.\n[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact the Brooksdale Children’s Education Team” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”no” class=”” id=””]\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Contact: Canada.Kids\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n Need assistance with this form? \n \n \n\n[/modal] URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-day-camp-3/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister60.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131116 CREATED:20190507T202214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T192435Z UID:27187-1564686000-1564693200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELED -Summer Hike Series - Birds Hill Park (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Stay tuned for more events coming in the fall. \nEmail zoe.matties@arocha.ca if you have any questions. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-hike-series-birds-hill-park-winnipeg-mb-2/ LOCATION:Chickadee Trailhead\, Chickadee Trailhead\, Springfield\, Manitoba\, R0E 1J0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2018-08-09-19.40.07-e1557247522293.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131116 CREATED:20180120T020209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T215927Z UID:23208-1564390800-1564758000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of exploration on July 29 – August 2!\nChildren will have fun singing songs\, making crafts\, playing games\, and learning about the environment at our summer day-camps! \n\nKids ages 6 – 12 welcome. (Must be finished kindergarten.)\nCamp runs from 9am t0 3pm daily.\nCome dressed for activities outside (rain or shine).\nBring your own lunch & water bottle.\n\n\nPlease fill out the Daycamp Registration Form and return it to  canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. [modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us[/modal_text_link] for more information. \n\n[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact the Brooksdale Children’s Education Team” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”no” class=”” id=””]\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Contact: Canada.Kids\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n Need assistance with this form? \n \n \n\n[/modal] URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-day-camp-2/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister52.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190727T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131116 CREATED:20190522T175625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T180408Z UID:27364-1564228800-1564239600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Bumble Bee Workshop DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted a chance to learn about the amazing humble bumble? Well\, now is your chance! Spend a Saturday at Cedar Haven with the bees! Our Conservation Science team is hosting a workshop with Wildlife Preservation Canada where you can survey bumble bees on site. \n– find\, collect\, and photograph bumble bees\n– identify different types of native bees\n– learn how to share your observations with the scientific community! \nAll are welcome\, no experience necessary! \n***This is a rain or shine event! \nplease sign up here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/bumblebee-workshop-ontario/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Creation Care Saturday,Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stefan-steinbauer-107535-unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190727T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131116 CREATED:20190711T213419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T213419Z UID:27976-1564218000-1564230600@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-11/ 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:20190722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131117 CREATED:20190314T034037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T211858Z UID:26844-1563822000-1563987600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Mostly Silent Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Summer is a wonderful time to unplug from the regular routines of your life and enjoy the time and space to connect more deeply with yourself and God. \nNever been on a silent retreat? That’s okay. You can use the time however you like\, whether that’s for times of prayer\, reading\, walking\, journaling\, sketching — the sky is limit (as long as it’s a quiet activity – no tubas please :)). \nFrom 7 pm\, July 22 to 5 pm\, July 24.  \nYour stay will include: A private room or shared room\, all meals\, two teaching sessions on contemplative prayer\, 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/mostly-silent-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/Hiking-Interns-by-Timothy-Friesen11-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131117 CREATED:20180316T232324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T205047Z UID:23662-1563786000-1564153200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of exploration on July 22-26!\nChildren will have fun singing songs\, making crafts\, playing games\, and learning about the environment at our summer day-camps! \n\nKids ages 6 – 12 welcome. (Must be finished kindergarten.)\nCamp runs from 9am t0 3pm daily.\nCome dressed for activities outside (rain or shine).\nBring your own lunch & water bottle.\n\n\nPlease fill out the Daycamp Registration Form and return it to  canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. [modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us[/modal_text_link] for more information. \n\n[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact the Brooksdale Children’s Education Team” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”no” class=”” id=””]\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Contact: Canada.Kids\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n Need assistance with this form? \n \n \n\n[/modal] URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-day-camp-1/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister58.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190720T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131117 CREATED:20190711T213226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T214019Z UID:27973-1563613200-1563625800@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-10/ 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:20190715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131118 CREATED:20190508T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T200105Z UID:27202-1563181200-1563548400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Farm and Forest Day Camp (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of exploration July 15-19!\nWe are partnering with Metanoia Farmers at Canadian Mennonite University to offer a week of Farm and Forest experience for kids! Children will discover new life up close in the farmyard and learn wilderness skills in the Assiniboine Forest next door. Kids can look forward to music\, games\, cooking and hands-on outdoor activities. \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 8-13 welcome\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\n$125 per camper\, $100 per additional camper in a family. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\nFor more info email zoe.matties@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/farm-and-forest-day-camp-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Canadian Mennonite University\, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Kids-Garden-by-Brooke-McAllister29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190713T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190713T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131118 CREATED:20190711T025401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T025401Z UID:27969-1563046200-1563053400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Toad Tour 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great opportunity to see the Western toad migration in action! These little neighbors — who qualify as a species at risk — face an incredibly dangerous trek each year\, as they brave traffic to migrate en mass from their breeding ponds in two former gravel pits (located at 18 Avenue and 196 Street). \nIf you are interested in seeing the journey in live time\, please meet us at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre parking lot on Saturday\, July 13 at 7:30pm\, and we will walk or drive down together. \nAnother option to get involved is to sign up for one of our regular toad road surveys. These will be scheduled on Monday\, Wednesday and Friday evenings (8-10PM)\, starting Monday\, July 15. Toad road surveys involve walking approximately 2km of road and counting the live and dead toads observed. Please join the A Rocha BC Conservation Facebook group to sign up for surveys!\nPlease refrain from visiting the toad migration site at other times\, in order to give our friends lots of traveling space! \nPlease note that the toads are moving a bit more slowly than expected this year. This outing is one of 2 planned attempts to see the toads in action\, but it’s good to keep in mind that wildlife has a mind of its own when it comes to schedules!\n\nRegistration\nPlease sign up on Eventbrite. \n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/toad-tour-2-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/2019/07/IMG_3899.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131118 CREATED:20190628T173828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T173828Z UID:27667-1563012000-1563019200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Buckthorn Removal Work Day at Cedar Haven DESCRIPTION:Come help our conservation science team with buckthorn removal on Cedar Haven property. \nBuckthorn is an invasive species that forms dense thickets that crowd and shade out native plants. \nThis is the first of two volunteer events. \nPlease wear long pants and close-toed shoes. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/buckthorn-removal-work-day-at-cedar-haven/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Creation Care Saturday,Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Buckthorn-removal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131118 CREATED:20190711T024637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T024637Z UID:27966-1562925600-1562932800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Toad Tour (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great opportunity to see the Western toad migration in action! These little neighbors — who qualify as a species at risk — face an incredibly dangerous trek each year\, as they brave traffic to migrate en mass from their breeding ponds in two former gravel pits (located at 18 Avenue and 196 Street). \nIf you are interested in seeing the journey in live time\, please meet us at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre parking lot on Friday\, July 12 at 10am\, and we will walk or drive down together. \nAnother option to get involved is to sign up for one of our regular toad road surveys. These will be scheduled on Monday\, Wednesday and Friday evenings (8-10PM)\, starting Monday\, July 15. Toad road surveys involve walking approximately 2km of road and counting the live and dead toads observed. Please join the A Rocha BC Conservation Facebook group to sign up for surveys!\nPlease refrain from visiting the toad migration site at other times\, in order to give our friends lots of traveling space! \nPlease note that the toads are moving a bit more slowly than expected this year. This outing is one of 2 planned attempts to see the toads in action\, but it’s good to keep in mind that wildlife has a mind of its own when it comes to schedules!\n\nRegistration\nPlease sign up on Eventbrite. \n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/toad-tour-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/2019/07/IMG_3899.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190704T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190704T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131118 CREATED:20190507T192615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T000745Z UID:27177-1562266800-1562274000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Hike Series - Assiniboine Forest + Gelato (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Join us at Assiniboine Forest for a hike in one of the largest urban forests in Canada! The Assiniboine forest is home to a great variety of birds\, animals\, and plants. As we walk we will learn how to identify some of these plants and animals. \nCome explore the unique beauty and wonder located in the forest and enjoy some gelato at Folio Cafe with friends new and old. \nMeet outside Folio Cafe at 7:00 pm\, hike begins at 7:15. Afterwards we’ll return to Folio cafe for gelato and iced drinks at 8:30 pm. \nWe will hike rain or shine\, so dress for the weather! Bring $5 for gelato. \nPlease RSVP to zoe.matties@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-hike-series-assiniboine-forest-gelato-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Folio Cafe\, 2299 Grant Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_1191.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190622T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131118 CREATED:20190508T205503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T002627Z UID:27259-1561194000-1561206600@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 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-9/ 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:20190621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131120 CREATED:20190509T210624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T000518Z UID:27284-1561140000-1561149000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cafe A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation and a summer BBQ with friends.\nCelebrate the first day of summer with us on June 21 as we gather with the A Rocha community to share our upcoming summer events\, and the plans for the Boreal Ecology Centre. \nCome join us for a meal and conversation to find out more! If the weather is good\, we will be eating outdoors. \nA $3-$5 donation is suggested to cover the cost of the meal. \nRSVP to Zoe Matties @ zoe.matties@arocha.ca \nLocation: Ken & Carolee Neufeld’s (732 McMillan) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-winnipeg-mb-6/ LOCATION:British Columbia 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:20190615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131120 CREATED:20190507T181628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T185041Z UID:27168-1560592800-1560614400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Discovery Day at the Boreal Ecology Centre (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:At the edge of the Boreal Forest we are launching an environmental and retreat centre: a living lab composed of 220 acres of forests\, meadow and river valley. Come experience the warmth and wildness of creation at the Boreal Ecology Centre. \nSchedule: \nJuly 14th optional overnight with early morning birdwalk (see below) \nJuly 15th Day Time \n10-12 am – Outdoor activities and Kids activities\n12-1 pm – Lunch (Please bring a $5 donation)\n1:30 pm – Tour\n2-3 pm – Volunteer planting around the Lodge\n3-4 pm – Outdoor activities\n4 pm – Depart \nDirections to get to the Centre: Here\nOptional overnight available!\nLet us know if you’d like to spend a night at the lodge. June 14-15. We will have an experienced guide who will take us on an evening owling adventure and an early morning bird walk; the best time to see all those birds who have come home for the season!\nCost: $30 (evening snack\, breakfast and lunch provided). Click here to purchase a ticket. \nRSVP to zoe.matties@arocha.ca by June 12 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/discovery-day-at-the-boreal-ecology-centre/ 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/2019/04/Boggy-River-Mist-e1562340413695.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131120 CREATED:20190508T204934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T002439Z UID:27257-1560589200-1560601800@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 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-8/ 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:20190608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131120 CREATED:20190521T181153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T234327Z UID:27315-1559998800-1560009600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cedar Haven Discovery Day DESCRIPTION:Come explore Cedar Haven! \nEnjoy guided eco-hikes\, spotting birds\, activites\, exploring the property\, and eating seasonal treats. \nSuggested donations of $5 are welcome. New A Rocha Cedar Haven T-shirts and sweaters will be available for sale! Bring proper hiking shoes and/or rubber boots and remember to dress according to the weather. \nsign up here: \n \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cedar-haven-discovery-day/ 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/2019/04/DSC09077.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131120 CREATED:20190521T175546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T180409Z UID:27320-1559386800-1559419200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Barton Village Festival (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Pop by our booth at Barton Village Festival! Come learn more about what we are doing this summer! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/barton-village-festival/ LOCATION:Barton Village Festival\, Barton Street\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/60617837_557272578131577_282641854900469760_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190601T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131120 CREATED:20190508T204803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T002104Z UID:27255-1559379600-1559392200@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 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-7/ 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/Vancouver:20190529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131121 CREATED:20180809T083757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T210306Z UID:24987-1559156400-1559322000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Space for God Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A 2-day\, 3-night retreat designed to help you connect with God through solitude\, prayer & refreshment. \nFrom 7 pm\, May 29 to 5 pm\, May 31.  \nYour stay will include: a private or shared room\, all meals\, two teaching sessions\, \n \nmorning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, optional spiritual direction\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \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/space-for-god-retreat/ LOCATION:A Rocha Canada\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Brooksdale-Buildings-and-Site-by-intern-Emily-Upcott06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131121 CREATED:20190508T203619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T001837Z UID:27252-1558774800-1558787400@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 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-6/ 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:20190518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131121 CREATED:20190508T222903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T222903Z UID:27262-1558166400-1558182600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Annual Little Campbell River Bird Count (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Another year\, another thrilling bird count! Meet us at A Rocha’s Brooksdale site at 8am\, ready to divide into teams and go out to the various locations. We’ll return to Brooksdale for lunch together and to tally up the total species for the day.  Experienced and non-experienced birders welcome! Please bring your own packed lunch. We will supply checklists\, bird books and binoculars if you don’t have your own. \nThe areas covered by the count are: \n1. Campbell Valley Park\, 16th Ave.\, Langley \n2. LCR Estuary and Semiahmoo Bay Foreshore Area \n3. Semiahmoo Hatchery and Area \n4. Redwood Park Area off of 20th Ave. \n5. A Rocha Brooksdale site URL:https://arocha.ca/event/annual-little-campbell-river-bird-count-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/2019/05/IMG_3865.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131121 CREATED:20190403T181012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T174434Z UID:27024-1557568800-1557590400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Discovery Day at the Boreal Ecology Centre (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:We’ve been working hard on a new field guide for the Boreal Ecology Centre. Come help us celebrate its draft release on World Migratory Bird Day! Canoe down the Boggy River (bring your own boat)\, hike or bird watch in the forest\, relax at the lodge or join a volunteer work project. Explore fun ways to learn together outdoors! Bring a $5 donation for a simple meal and we’ll enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch together. \nOptional overnight available! Let us know if you’d like to spend a night at the lodge. May 10-11. Limited space available. Arrive after 6 pm for games\, music\, or an evening outdoor jaunt. We’ll do an optional early morning bird walk to welcome back our migratory birds. Cost: $30 (evening snack\, breakfast and lunch provided). \nPlease RSVP to zoe.matties@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/discovery-day-at-the-boreal-ecology-centre-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/2019/04/Boggy-River-Mist-e1562340413695.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190503T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131121 CREATED:20180830T005928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T013845Z UID:25186-1556908200-1556985600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Silence in the Seasons Retreat 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 \nMany of us plan to set aside time to pray and listen in the stillness\, but find that in our good intentions we forget or simply don’t follow through. You can join a cohort of fellow pilgrims to set aside time during each season this year (Fall\, Winter\, Spring & Summer). By joining you will be guided into a generous space of silence\, prayer and listening with the intention of connecting and becoming more aware of God’s presence and love. \nSilence in the Seasons Retreat series is intended to create space for people to come away from the busyness and demands of day-to-day life. Become still and aware of God’s presence as we listen in the place of the boreal forest over the seasons. Scott Gerbrandt\, A Rocha Manitoba Director\, will provide a lightly guided time with scripture and suggested prayer practices filled with generous space of silence. \nArrive Friday between 6:30-7:30 – Opening circle at 8pm \nDepart Saturday 4pm – Closing circle at 3pm \nWhat to expect: \n\nFacilitation and guided material in sync with each season\nSpace to wonder in the boreal forest\nSilence\nSimple and nutritious snacks & meals\n\nContact Scott Gerbrandt at scott.gerbrandt@arocha.ca if you are interested in participating in this rhythm this year. \n \nFall – Sept 28 – 29 \nWinter – Jan 4-5 \nSpring –  May 3-4 \nSummer –  July 26-27 \nCost: $75/person per retreat \nPlease note that all rooms are shared. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/silence-in-the-seasons-2019-05-03/ 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/2018/08/BCCC-Lodge-in-Winter-HDR1-filtered.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131121 CREATED:20190313T085802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T085802Z UID:26811-1556355600-1556368200@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 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-5/ 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:20190426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190426T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T131122 CREATED:20190305T204244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T190800Z UID:26721-1556301600-1556310600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Café A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:There’s more to birds than meets the eye; bird “watching” is only a half baked pie! \nJoin us for food and conversation with Mark Huebert\, who will share with us about his love of birds. \n \nMark Huebert flew to Malaysia to win the hand of his lovebird (and wife) Neena.  They have two nestlings\, ages 6 and 8. Mark grew up in St. Vital and while earning his way through university spent about 5 months (over 5 different years) doing bird monitoring work in the boreal forests of southern Manitoba. During this time he also developed an appreciation for wildflowers\, insects and other creatures that share the land with us. Mark currently is a teacher at The King’s School. \nRSVP to zoe.matties@arocha.ca by April 24\nLocation: 91 Harvard Ave (home of Alvina Pankratz) \nBring a $3-$5 donation to cover the cost of the meal.  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-winnipeg-mb-5/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMGP0582.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR