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/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181124T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225342 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212600Z UID:23064-1543050000-1543062600@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-2018-11-24/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225343 CREATED:20181011T135851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181027T002228Z UID:25719-1542738600-1542747600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Green Gala - A Fundraiser in Support of A Rocha Ontario DESCRIPTION:Growing as God’s Gardeners \nWith guests Canadian literary icon\, Margaret Atwood & A Rocha Canada co-founder\, Leah Kostamo. \nHow does the power of story and relationship lead to a world that is taken care of by God’s gardeners? Join us for an evening of dinner\, music\, art and storytelling. Your imagination can change the world! \n \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/green-gala-a-fundraiser-in-support-of-a-rocha-ontario/ LOCATION:Hamilton Art Gallary\, 123 King St W\, Ontario\, L8P 4S8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Green-Gala-fb-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225343 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212629Z UID:23091-1541235600-1541248200@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-2018-02-24-2018-11-03/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225343 CREATED:20180924T225936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T192812Z UID:25387-1540634400-1540639800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Gathered Voices (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:This “town hall” like event (similar to the one held this past spring) is for the community of A Rocha Manitoba to gather\, listen and contribute to the vision and unfolding plans of A Rocha as we care for creation together.\n\nScott Gerbrandt\, The Manitoba Director will be leading this time to discuss more fully the emerging plans of the Boreal Ecology Centre located in East Braintree\, Manitoba.\n\nCoffee\, tea and snacks to be provided!\n\nLocation: Room C344 at CMU North Campus third floor.\nEmail manitoba@arocha.ca by October 24th to RSVP or if you’d like more info. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/gathered-voices-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Canadian Mennonite University\, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Dave-showing-pic-e1582138706222.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181027T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225343 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212655Z UID:23065-1540630800-1540643400@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-2018-10-27/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181020T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212728Z UID:23066-1540026000-1540038600@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-2018-10-20/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180925T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T214943Z UID:25431-1539525600-1539532800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Autumn Sabbath Hike DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative walk in the woods! \nThrow on your favourite fall sweater\, share a cup of apple cider and join us in a guided meditative hike. \n  \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/autumn-sabbath-hike/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada 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:20181013T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180924T224516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T211356Z UID:25374-1539442800-1539457200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Harvest Feast (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:EVENT CHANGE!!  \nDue to poor weather forecast for Saturday we will be cancelling the cleanup portion of the event\, but we still want to celebrate the thanksgiving season and feast together! \nJoin us for a fall feast! \nFeast time: 5:30-7:00 \nFeast location: 214 Ethelbert St. \nPlease bring a $3-$5 donation to help cover the cost of the meal. \nTo RSVP please email zoe.matties@arocha.ca by Oct 12th. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-saturday-community-cleanup-and-harvest-feast/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ARC-8920-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180925T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T154405Z UID:25423-1539441000-1539457200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fall Colours Hike\, Supper and Internship Presentation DESCRIPTION:Fall Colours Hike\, Supper and Presentation on Brooksdale Internship \n2:30 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 Brooksdale Internship by Elise Urness:  \nElise (Huculiak) Urness will be speaking to us about her six-month experience as an intern at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Field Study Centre in Surrey\, BC. Elise is a native of British Columbia. She holds an undergraduate degree in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management from the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George. Currently she is enrolled in a masters degree in biology at Carleton University. \n  \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-supper-and-internship-presentation/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Gatineau_Park_-_Stream_-_RPilon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180907T220016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T194555Z UID:22166-1538818200-1538827200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CSA Morning Harvest (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come for a day of work\, food & play.\nA Rocha invites all Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) Members for a morning of squash harvesting\, farm work and a delicious soup lunch alongside the Brooksdale Farm team. \n\nWeather: This is a rain or shine event\, so please dress warmly. Tools and work gloves will be provided)\nPlease Bring: Any friends or family who might want to help out with the harvest.\nRSVP: The event is free! Please register below to reserve your spot at lunch.\n\n\n\nStick around for an afternoon of harvest fun!\n\nHarvest Celebration opens up to the public from 1 – 4pm. All are invited to stay for an afternoon of hay rides\, apple pressing\, squash sales\, garlic braiding\, cobb oven flatbread\, kids activities\, dancing\, music & more! \n[button link=”https://arocha.ca/event/harvest-celebration-2018/” color=”default” size=”” stretch=”” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”|” gradient_hover_colors=”|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” icon=”” icon_divider=”yes” icon_position=”left” modal=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” alignment=”left” class=”” id=””]Click for Harvest Celebration Details[/button] URL:https://arocha.ca/event/morning-harvest/ 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/2017/09/DSCF6184.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180906T202210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T202303Z UID:25226-1538157600-1538244000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Food\, Faith\, and Farming Workshop DESCRIPTION:A workshop exploring the intersections of food\, faith and farming. Co-hosted by A Rocha Canada and Little Qualicum Cheeseworks\, with support from the Reframe project\, this interactive workshop gives participants an opportunity to engage their food system through theological discussions\, bible study\, hands-on farm tour\, and eating together! \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/food-faith-and-farming-workshop/ LOCATION:Little Qualicum Cheeseworks\, 403 Lowrys Rd\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, V9P 2B5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180921T172152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T190104Z UID:25343-1538074800-1538082000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Common Place - Faith & Ecology DESCRIPTION:Join us as Cindy Verbeek\, Project Coordinator of Houston\, BC’s Fish Hatchery\, leads us in discussion around the intersection of our Faith and Ecology. \nPlease RSVP by contacting Benjamin McCullough\nbenjamin.mccullough@arocha.ca \nSeptember 27 @ 7pm.\n621 Barton St. E\,Hamilton\, ON \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/common-place-faith-ecology/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Common Place,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Common-Place.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180922T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212822Z UID:23069-1537606800-1537619400@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-2018-09-22/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180915T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180915T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180730T224504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T190138Z UID:24888-1537003800-1537011000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Saturdays: Hike the Bois Des Esprits (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Introducing A Rocha Saturdays!\nThis September we are launching a monthly event where we will engage together in creation care activities such as hikes\, park and creek clean-ups\, bird watching and restoration and conservation of the places we love. After September A Rocha Saturdays will always happen on the second Saturday of the month. \nTo honor the theme of “Walking Together” for this year’s internationally celebrated Season of Creation\, we will be kicking off our A Rocha Saturdays with a 4 km hike in one of Winnipeg’s fabulous urban forests- the Bois des Esprits. This 117 acre riparian woodland is the longest continuous protected riverbank woodland in Winnipeg with several diverse oxbow\, or u-shaped\, wetlands. \nWe will meet east of Royalwood Bridge\, at Shorehill Dr. & St. Anne’s Rd. on the large open greenspace. You can park in the Extra Foods Parking lot on St. Anne’s Rd. We will meet at 9:30 am\, hike starts at 9:45. We will hike rain or shine\, so dress for the weather. \n \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-saturdays-hike-the-bois-des-esprits-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Bois Des Esprits\, 650 Shorehill Dr\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/A-rocha-Saturdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180915T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225344 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212844Z UID:23068-1537002000-1537014600@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-2018-09-15/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180907T211500 DTSTAMP:20260430T225345 CREATED:20180730T224304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T182813Z UID:24905-1536343200-1536354900@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cafe A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Food and conversation with Scott Gerbrandt\, A Rocha Manitoba Director. \nThis September 1 – October 4 is the Season of Creation. We will be joining with  Christians all the over the world to celebrate the good gift of creation and reflect on how we care for it. This year’s theme is “Walking Together”. Come join us for a meal and conversation to find out more! \nIf the weather is good\, we will be eating outdoors\, so bring a sweater! \n \n$3-$5 suggested donation 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-4/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Community-by-Brooke-McAllister02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180901T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225345 CREATED:20180731T180031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212857Z UID:23067-1535792400-1535805000@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-2018-09-01/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180825T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20180622T204022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T211306Z UID:24597-1535191200-1535191200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Bumblebee Workshop DESCRIPTION:Partnering with Wildlife Preservation Canada\, Cedar Haven Eco-Centre is now a surveying site for Bumblebees!\nOn August 25\, the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre is hosting a workshop on surveying Bumblebees. Join us to learn more about the current bumblebee crisis and what A Rocha in partnership with Wildlife Preservation Canada is doing! \nRead more about what Cedar Haven Manager Benjamin McCullough and our conservation science staff have been learning so far! \nMake sure to dress for the weather and feel free to bring a lunch to enjoy in the afternoon! \n  \nFor more information contact cedarhaven.conservation@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/bumblebee-workshop-2018/ 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/2018/07/DSC01442-e1534527032880.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180825T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20180515T204637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T214433Z UID:24017-1535189400-1535202000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Food as Medicine Culinary Education Program DESCRIPTION:Expand your culinary skill and knowledge by tapping into the medicinal power of plant-based foods with holistic chef and author Joseph Forest.\nThe Food as Medicine program at A Rocha is designed for people who want to understand why fruits and vegetables are medicinal by nature\, and how to incorporate more of them into your diet. Each class will also teach CSA members how to use those obscure ingredients found in the food box. \nUsing a combination of theory\, recipe demonstration\, hands-on participation\, Q&A\, and discussion\, Chef Joseph will bring his passion and perspective about ‘real food’ to the table. A light lunch will be served alongside recipes made during class. \nJoin us outdoors under the gazebo this summer to be inspired and empowered to expand your kitchen repertoire. Be prepared to learn\, eat\, laugh and enjoy. \nMeet your instructor:\nJoseph Forest is a professional holistic chef\, best-selling cookbook author\, and consultant with over 30 years of culinary experience. Chef Joseph’s understanding of food as medicine and traditional diets are the foundation of his current and expanding work. His passion for cooking expresses itself in the preparation\, presentation and teaching of whole food as a path to healing and well-being. His appearances on television\, radio\, and cooking stages in Canada and the USA have been a source of learning and inspiration for audience where he shines in his enjoyment of teaching people the skills and merits of eating well to be well. \n*** Special offer for non-CSA members***\nParticipants will have the option to buy a one-time CSA box for that week for $20. \nWhere: The garden gazebo at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Education Centre \nClass Themes:\nKitchen Pharmacy: Herbs\, Spices and Other Seasonings\n                   Cob Oven Pizza with gluten free option \nSchedule:\n9:30am Registration\n10 am Class begins\n12:30pm Light lunch \nCost: $60 \nContact: joseph.forest@gmail.com \nRSVP\nOnly 25 spots are available. Please sign up to reserve a spot! Registration is mandatory. \n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/food-as-medicine/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SS-025-e1526419202402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180825T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20170731T180052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212920Z UID:19714-1535187600-1535200200@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-2018-08-25/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20180717T195242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T023323Z UID:24784-1534608000-1534608000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Ottawa Outdoor Activities and Picnic DESCRIPTION:4:00 pm: Outdoor Activities at  Kingsmere Lake in Gatineau Park \n5:30 pm: Potluck picnic supper \nIf there is enough interest Monique Heintzman will give a slide show of some of her nature photography after supper. \nIf you plan to attend please RSVP  paul.heintzman@arocha.ca \nDirections to our house (264 Kingsmere) are as follows: \n\nIn Ottawa take King Edward Ave. onto the MacDonald Cartier bridge.\nThe MacDonald Cartier bridge takes you directly onto Highway 5.\nContinue on Highway 5 north and  get off at Exit 12 – Old Chelsea Rd.\nTurn left onto Old Chelsea Road and go through the village of Old Chelsea.\nAfter you go through the village\, turn left onto Kingsmere Rd.\nShortly after turning onto Kingsmere Rd.\, you will come to a 3 way stop.  Continue straight ahead.\nYou will eventually pass Parking Lot 7. Then you will see Kingsmere lake on your left. Our house (264 Kingsmere Road) is on the right\, about half way down the lake.\n\nPhone: (819) 827-8280 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/outdoor-activities-and-picnic/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kingsmere-Lake.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180818T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20180731T180003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T212940Z UID:20753-1534582800-1534595400@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-2018-08-18/ 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/2017/10/Restoration-Saturday-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180815T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20180612T221716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T122635Z UID:24299-1534323600-1534347000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wild Things Day Camp (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Dare to roam where the wild things are!\nWild Things day 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 God’s love for creation: people\, plants\, pigs and all! Join us from 9am – 3:30 pm on Wednesday August 15\, 2018. \n\nKids ages 5 – 11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch & water bottle.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\n$30 per camper – $20 per additional camper in a family. \nFor more information contact zoe.matties@arocha.ca \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wild-things-day-camp-winnipeg-mb/ 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/2017/09/Manitoba-Kids-Education.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180811T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225349 CREATED:20180316T232921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T233303Z UID:23667-1533978000-1533994200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Family Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Discover creation with kids\, parents & grandparents alike!\n“GO WILD” with your children and discover life in the pond\, a native forest and an organic garden! Explore fun ways to learn together in the forest! Bring your own lunch and enjoy a leisurely family picnic to finish the day. \n\nStrictly for family participation! Grandparents are welcome!\nCome dressed for activities outside (rain or shine).\nBring your own water bottle.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\n\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/family-day-camp-2018/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/https_2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F406835472F1353127409522F12Foriginal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180809T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180809T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225350 CREATED:20180627T212159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T212834Z UID:24652-1533844800-1533852000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Consider the Heavens - Stargazing 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 during the \nSuggested donation of 5$\nBring a lawn chair/blanket and dress appropriately for the weather. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/consider-the-heavens-stargazing/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ARO-SG-Material-R2-FACEBOOK-B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180809T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225350 CREATED:20180609T005514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T122700Z UID:24270-1533841200-1533848400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Hike Series - Birds Hill Park (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening hike in Birds Hill Park on the Esker trail. This is an easy 6.0 km loop through the forest\, with a stop at the esker lookout half way. Birds Hill Provincial Park is a mosaic of landscapes not commonly found in such close association\, such as esker ridges\, dry prairie\, wet meadows\, bogs\, and aspen-oak and mixed boreal forest communities. \nWe will meet at the parking lot of the horse stables at 7:00pm. Hike starts at 7:15. We will hike rain or shine\, so dress for the weather. \nTake the North Drive and turn at Nimowin Rd to get to the stables. Don’t forget your park pass if you are driving out! \nEmail zoe.matties@arocha.ca if you would like to come but don’t have a ride. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-hike-series-birds-hill-park-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Birds Hill Park\, 59 North Dr\, Oakbank\, Manitoba\, R2G 1Y9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/P5221322_stitcha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180725T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225350 CREATED:20180612T220701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123142Z UID:24279-1532509200-1532532600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Just Growing Day Camp (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Summer Creation Exploration Camp!\nDiscover new life up close in the garden and all around us. While exploring the outdoors we will learn about God’s love for creation: people\, plants\, pigs and all! Kids can look forward to music\, skits\, games and hands-on outdoor activities. Join us from 9am – 3:30 pm on Wednesday July 25\, 2018. \n\nKids ages 5 – 11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch & water bottle.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\n$30 per camper – $20 per additional camper in a family. \nFor more information contact zoe.matties@arocha.ca \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://arocha.ca/event/just-growing-day-camp-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/July-Daycamps08-ThomasPaulKieranAiroRebekah__AlissaRachel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180721T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225350 CREATED:20180708T073111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123230Z UID:24717-1532163600-1532169000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Toad Tour 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 Brooksdale Environmental Centre parking lot on Saturday\, July 21 at 9am\, 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 Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday evenings (7-9PM)\, starting tomorrow\, July 14. Toad road surveys involve walking approximately 2km of road and counting the live and dead toads observed. Please use this sign-up sheet if you would like to join us.\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 – likely due to recent high temperatures and dry weather. 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/a-rocha-toad-tour/ 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/2018/07/IMG_3899.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180721 DTSTAMP:20260430T225350 CREATED:20180627T210533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T210533Z UID:24649-1531785600-1532131199@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wild Things Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the natural world.\nWild Things inspires kids to care for creation through wonder-filled workshops\, hands-on learning\, and guided exploration. \nHosted at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, Wild Things is a camp that runs Tuesday-Friday for kids aged 8-13. Lunch and Transportation are provided. \nCheck out arocha.ca/wild-things for more information and registration! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wild-things-day-camp-2/ 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/2018/06/IMG_20170816_125114288.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180712T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T225350 CREATED:20180609T000926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123254Z UID:24258-1531422000-1531429200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Hike Series - Assiniboine Forest + Gelato (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the beauty and wonder located in Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Forest and enjoy some gelato at Folio Cafe with friends new and old! \nThe Assiniboine forest is one of the largest urban forests in Canada and is home to many creatures and plants. We will learn to identify some of these plants and animals as we walk. \nMeet outside Folio Cafe at 7:00 pm\, hike begins at 7:15. 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. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-hike-series-gelato/ LOCATION:Folio Cafe\, 2299 Grant Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/P5221322_stitcha.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR