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: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: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/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054104 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:British Columbia 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:20260501T054104 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:20260501T054104 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:20260501T054104 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:20260501T054105 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:20260501T054105 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:20260501T054105 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:20260501T054105 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:20260501T054105 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:20260501T054105 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180714 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180627T205801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T205801Z UID:24645-1531180800-1531526399@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/ 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:20180623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180623T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180622T204022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T215859Z UID:24576-1529748000-1529748000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Creation Care 101 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us every Saturday morning (with the exception of Long Weekends) at 10am to engage in creation care\, connect with nature and learn something new! \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/creation-care-101/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Creation Care Saturday,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC09031.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180613T185936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T211001Z UID:24394-1529143200-1529150400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Bluebird Walk DESCRIPTION:As a part of our Creation Care 101 initiative\, the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre will be hosting a Bluebird Walk. Join us as bluebird expert\, Dan Walsh\, guides us through the life cycle and nesting sites for bluebirds and tree swallows at Cedar Haven.\n\nRemember to dress appropriately for the weather and trail conditions (Close-toed shoes and long pants recommended). Feel free to bring camera’s\, binoculars\, and a refillable water bottle. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/bluebird-walk/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_5227.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180615T211500 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180430T222723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123400Z UID:23989-1529085600-1529097300@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Café A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL guest Christy Juteau\, A Rocha Canada’s National Conservation Science Director will be joining us. Coming from B.C. she will be sharing about exciting conservation projects a foot in A Rocha Canada. Please check out her bio HERE. \nRSVP to Scott Gerbrandt at scott.gerbrandt@arocha.ca \nLocation: Ken & Carolee Neufeld’s (732 McMillan) \nPlease bring a toonie to help with cost of the meal. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-winnipeg-mb-3/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Table.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180609T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180517T000138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123410Z UID:24011-1528540200-1528549200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Discovery Nature Sanctuary Bioblitz & Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:The community of Winkler is making more space for nature and now it is time to celebrate! \nThe Discovery Nature Sanctuary (DNS) was first established last summer and now we are ready to celebrate! You can join us on June 9th for the DNS’ Grand Opening! \nYou will get to enjoy nature inside Winkler’s city limits and learn about the ways the DNS is enhancing the space. The event starts with an opening ceremony. After that\, there will be a chance to explore different stations at the DNS and lunch will be available for purchase. \nGrand Opening\nJune 9th\, 10:30am-1:00pm\nThe DNS is on the SW corner of Highway 14 and Eastview Drive\nPlease bring a water bottle and a folding chair \nIn addition to celebrating the Nature Sanctuary\, we will also be holding a Bioblitz. This is a 24-hour effort to find and identify as many plant and animal species as possible. This gives us a good idea of the starting condition of the DNS. It also opens our eyes to the diversity at the DNS! Please contact us if you would like to participate in the Bioblitz. \nAlong with the City of Winkler\, the Winkler Horticultural Society\, GVSD\, and many passionate individuals\, we have been an excited partner in starting up the Discovery Nature Sanctuary. It is a natural space close to home to enjoy birds\, bugs\, and plants! It also supports struggling\, beneficial wildlife. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/discovery-nature-sanctuary-bioblitz-grand-opening/ LOCATION:Discovery Nature Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Untitled-design9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180529T180954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T180954Z UID:24186-1528538400-1528556400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Rhubarb Social (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spring is in full swing\, and we hope to see you out at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre for our Rhubarb Social! \nOn June 9\, we are hosting a day of learning and engaging in Creation Care with our Community. Come join us for a variety of activities including hikes and tours of the Eco-Centre\, lawn games\, and various rhubarb-inspired treats and goodies! \nThere will be a Free-Will Donation to support 541 Eatery & Exchange (as they will be baking some Fresh-from-the-Garden Rhubarb treats) and A Rocha Ontario with our conservation projects. \nCome and enjoy a family friendly day of getting to know A Rocha and experiencing God’s creation! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/rhubarb-social-hamilton-on/ 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/2018/05/DSC08942.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180602T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180430T215948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123541Z UID:23984-1527948000-1527953400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Back Alley Edibles (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Joel Penner will guide us through the back alleys of the West End to find edible plants just waiting to be discovered! \nWe will meet at St. Matthews Anglican Church (641 St. Matthews Ave). \nLet us know if you can make it: scott.gerbrandt@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/back-alley-edibles/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/plantain-healingearthfarmDOTblogspotDOTcom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180526T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180416T203325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123609Z UID:23906-1527321600-1527336000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Annual Bird Count (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Little Campbell River Watershed\nJoin A Rocha’s annual bird count in the Little Campbell River watershed. Led by local naturalists\, participants will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre and go to one of five sites to survey. Sites include: Campbell Valley Park\, the Little Campbell River Estuary\, Semiahmoo Hatchery\, Redwood Park and Brooksdale itself. Bring your own lunch to enjoy as we gather again at Brooksdale to share our tallies.  No expertise necessary – all are welcome! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/annual-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/2018/04/2013Summer_InternEmily-bird-count.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180517T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180517T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180410T014244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123615Z UID:23867-1526585400-1526592600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Butterflies & Their Plants (Winkler\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Butterflies are highly dependent on plants during their life cycles. During this talk\, you will learn about the types of butterflies that move through our community. But just like all creatures\, butterflies also depend on their habitats. And so you’ll also learn about the plants that attract and support these butterflies. \nMaster gardener Tanya Wainio will open the evening with a presentation on adding native plants your garden to support and attract pollinators\, including butterflies. Following this\, Entomologist Luc Blanchette will present on the characteristics of the butterflies you might attract. \nJoin us at 7:30pm for a tour of the Winkler Horticultural Society’s recently established butterfly garden at the Winkler Arts and Culture Centre. \nMay 17th\n7:30pm-9:30pm\nWinkler Arts + Culture Centre\n547 Park Street\, Winkler\, MB URL:https://arocha.ca/event/butterflies-their-plants-winkler-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Butterflies-and-their-plants-lg-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180512T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180512T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180419T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123642Z UID:23918-1526110200-1526115600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Avian Impressions from St. Vital Park (Birding) DESCRIPTION:There’s more to birds than meets the eye; bird “watching” is only a half baked pie! Marvel at not only the sights and sounds of migratory birds\, but also reflect on the lands and calendars of their sojourning (from Argentina to Texas to Shamattawa and everything in between). Mark Huebert will guide us through a place that is close to his heart – St. Vital Park – where he has spent probably hundreds of hours since his childhood being impressed by the intricacy and grandeur of God’s creation.  Let us experientially contemplate together that “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it; the world\, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24.1) \nLOCATION: St. Vital Park (we will gather just inside the park gate) \nBRING: Dress for the weather (it’s chilly in the mornings)\, footwear that can get dirty\, binoculars (if you have or can borrow some)\, bird book (optional) \nPREP (optional): “Merlin Bird ID” app – it’s free. Add “Canada East” pack (also free).  http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ \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. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/avian-impressions-from-st-vital-park-birding/ LOCATION:St. Vital Park\, 190 River Rd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fieldtrips-a-rocha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180510T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180510T211500 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180326T232139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123647Z UID:23772-1525975200-1525986900@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Café A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Food and conversation with Kenton Lobe. Join us as we hear from Kenton about the journey of “Germinating Conversations” and what is happening now with “Harvesting Conversations.” \nLocation: Zoe Matties’ (199 Ethelbert) \nRSVP: Scott Gerbrandt at scott.gerbrandt@arocha.ca \nPlease bring a toonie to help with the cost of the meal. \nA Rocha\, Mennonite Central Committee and Canadian Mennonite University have spent five years creating space in rural and urban Manitoba for dialogue surrounding food\, faith\, and land. We have explicitly sought out difference among growers and eaters\, endeavouring to learn together what it means to be a people of faith in conversation with the land. These “Germinating Conversations” have yielded rich and ongoing participation amongst farmers and consumers – moving carefully across rural and urban edges. In addition to annual dialogue events\, participants are currently working to bring some of these conversations into a book project. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-winnipeg-mb-2/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Table.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180428T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180428T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180410T012529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123655Z UID:23864-1524945600-1524951000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Cultivate Wonder (Winkler\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Experiences of wonder can have a powerful impact on leading us into deeper appreciation for both God and nature. And spending time in creation is a dependable way to find these experiences. This fundraiser will be focused on PVIC’s roll in helping people to cultivate wonder in their lives. \nTo do this\, we will explore wonder in creation in several ways. First\, biblical storyteller Ken Quiring will share the story of creation while potter Jessica Fox gives a pottery demonstration. Derek Loewen will share music that brings together creation and worship. Professor Tim Rogalsky will be presenting on the beautiful ways we find concepts of math in nature. \nIf you would like to join us for this dessert night fundraiser\, please contact us to save your seat! \nApril 28th\n8:00pm-9:30pm\nDays Inn Conference Centre\n940 Navigator Drive\, Winkler\, MB URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cultivate-wonder-winkler-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Sunflower-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180423 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20161025T212557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T032221Z UID:23123-1524355200-1524441599@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday DESCRIPTION:Held on the Sunday following Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is helping Christians across Canada honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. \nCheck out our FREE downloadable resources: from sermons to Sunday school curriculum to ideas on practical creation care projects\, A Rocha’s Good Seed Sunday resources can help kick start a creation care movement in your church and neighbourhood. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-2018/ LOCATION:Across Canada\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Post-feature-image-Good-Seed-Sunday-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180410T003043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123659Z UID:23861-1524304800-1524326400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:La Riviere Raptor Festival (Pembina Valley\, MB) DESCRIPTION:This is an amazing opportunity to see birds of prey up close! \nCome celebrate the eagles\, hawks\, vultures\, and owls that visit the Pembina Valley. The festival features live raptors\, a photography competition\, birding walks\, and displays from organizations that work with wildlife. \nThe A Rocha Pembina Valley Interpretive Centre will be hosting a craft table for kids. So be sure to stop by and make a raptor-themed craft! \nSaturday April 21st\n10:ooam – 4:00pm\nBlair Morrison Hall\n504 Broadway St.\, La Riviere\, MB URL:https://arocha.ca/event/la-riviere-raptor-festival-pembina-valley-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Bald-Eagle-Website-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180413T211500 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180326T225459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123721Z UID:23754-1523642400-1523654100@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Café A Rocha (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Food and conversation with Elmer Joy\, Director of Theological Resources for A Rocha Manitoba who recently blogged about how “It takes a forest to raise a tree.” \nRSVP to Scott Gerbrandt at scott.gerbrandt@arocha.ca \nLocation: Ken & Carolee Neufeld’s (732 McMillan) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cafe-a-rocha-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Table.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180319T194703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123726Z UID:23690-1523475000-1523480400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Talking About Ticks (Morden\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Ticks are increasingly a concern for people who visit and enjoy the Pembina Valley. Although they pose a risk for people who spend time outside\, a little knowledge goes a long way in keeping us safe. \nDr. Kateryn Rochon\, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Entomology at U of M whose research has a specific focus on ticks\, will be presenting on local ticks. Specifically\, Dr. Rochon will teach about how ticks fit into ecosystems\, the differences between Black-legged Ticks and American Dog Ticks\, risks that come from ticks\, and how to be safe while outdoors. \nIt is our hope that this talk can help you be able to go into natural spaces more confidently. After attending this talk\, you will better understand ticks and how to be safe around them. \nApril 11th\n 7:30pm-9:00pm\n Morden Library\n 514 Stephen Street\n (The front of the library will be closed\, so please use the back door) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/talking-about-ticks-morden-mb/ LOCATION:Morden Library\, 514 Stephen Street\, Morden\, Manitoba\, R6M 1T7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/talking-about-ticks-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180323T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180323T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180317T004307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123737Z UID:23671-1521797400-1521808200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Friday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Help species thrive in Campbell Valley Regional Park\nJoin A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement. Get your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy) and much more. \nThis is a special restoration day at Campbell Valley Regional Park North Entrance (20290 16 Ave\, Langley\, BC V2Z 1W5). Join the team at 9:30am and work until 12:30pm. \nAll ages welcome to participate. Gloves\, tools and even a snack 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-friday/ LOCATION:Campbell Valley Regional Park (North Entrance)\, 20290 16 Ave\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V2Z 1W5\, Canada CATEGORIES: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:20180322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054105 CREATED:20180120T015752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123743Z UID:23207-1521709200-1521817200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Up! Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A Spring Break Creation Exploration!\nGet outside to search for signs of new life in the forest\, river\, pond and garden! Kids can look forward to music\, skits\, games and hands-on outdoor activities. Join us from 9am – 3pm on Thursday and Friday during Spring Break (March 22 & 23). \n\nKids ages 6 – 12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch & 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/spring-up/ 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/Spring-Up-Day-Camp-2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180321T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180321T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054106 CREATED:20180216T233445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123901Z UID:23294-1521660600-1521666000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Grasslands People (Morden\, MB) DESCRIPTION:When did you last spend time in a grassland? They are beautiful and fascinating places full of different grasses\, birds\, flowers\, and bugs. Some grasslands are prairie preserves\, some are lawn alternatives\, and others are pasture for raising cattle. However\, despite their value\, these grasslands are disappearing. Join us in learning more about the grasslands in our community! \nLeanna Wiebe will teach us about local grasslands – their value\, management\, and future – by sharing the experiences of the people in our community who care for and enjoy these grasslands. Leanna Wiebe has just completed a study of local grasslands with the Pembina Valley Conservation District and the RM of Stanley. \nWednesday March 21st\n7:30pm-9:00pm\nMorden Library\n514 Stephen Street\, Morden URL:https://arocha.ca/event/grasslands-people-morden-mb/ LOCATION:Morden Library\, 514 Stephen Street\, Morden\, Manitoba\, R6M 1T7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0855-e1518809553870.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180317T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054106 CREATED:20180307T211248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T225106Z UID:23548-1521277200-1521286200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Community Gathering (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the growing A Rocha Community in Winnipeg. Scott Gerbrandt will lead the us to hear about A Rocha’s mission\, mandate and values as we then collectively imagine our impact in our city. \nLocation: Broadway First Baptist Church (790 Honeyman Ave.) \nRSVP by March 14th to scott.gerbrandt@arocha.ca \nA snack will be provided and of course coffee+ tea! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/rocha-community-gathering-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Scott-Gerbrandt-Bio.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR