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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132224 CREATED:20250212T173350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T162243Z UID:49059-1751533200-1751544000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore King’s Forest with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time hiking\, learn about the creatures we encounter\, and play together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nUPDATE: This date has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on July 22. Click here to sign up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-kings-forest-july-3/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-Forest-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132224 CREATED:20250117T171943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T205740Z UID:48867-1751446800-1751641200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Earthkeepers Youth Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a youth\, this is the day camp for you! Every day (9am-3pm) outdoors at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre we will explore issues and challenges of earthkeeping\, with opportunities to do hands-on projects\, wide games\, critical thinking and leadership skills! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, and bring an extra layer andwaterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas–we need our hands) \nFor youth going into grades 7-9. \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email education.bc@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance available. \nContact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-youth-day-camp-surrey-bc/ 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/2025/01/DSCF8613-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250603T204122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T183133Z UID:50005-1750964400-1750969800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Art in the Garden Workshop (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:From Claude Monet to Tom Thompson\, and Emily Carr\, artists have been inspired by the natural world since neanderthals began finger painting on ancient cave walls. \nJoin the A Rocha community for a workshop on art in the garden with fine art student Molly Armstrong. \nOpen to the public\, all ages and skill levels are welcome! Snacks and some supplies will be provided. Bring your own pencils and any other art supply you like. \nBe prepared for hanging around plants\, doing some drawing\, and connecting with the community. \nDate: June 26th – 7-8:30 pm \nLocation: 160 Ethelbert St  \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/art-in-the-garden-workshop-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/900_TOPARTGALLERY_The_Artists_Garden_in_Giverny_1900_Claude_Monet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T181500 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250619T214710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T214710Z UID:50242-1750784400-1750788900@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (June 2025) DESCRIPTION:A Preview of This Month’s Church Earth Keepers Meetup: \nIncreasingly\, traditional missions organizations are incorporating the care of creation into their ministries. For years\, Jasmine Kwong has been advocating for this change and working to equip it. Join us this month\, for a conversation with Jasmine\, as we explore both the possibilities and the challenges she sees on the horizon. \nAbout our speaker this month: \nBased in the Philippines\, Jasmine is a creation care advocate with OMF International and a Catalyst for Creation Care with the Lausanne Movement. With a background in conservation biology and community development\, she often works in the intersections between people and the natural world. Her particular interests are in food issues and marine conservation. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earth keepers Meetup: \nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earth keepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earth keeping at church. Come prepared to share your ideas and to hear what works for others as we build a network of regular people working to care for creation within a local church setting. \n\nAugust 26\nSeptember 30\nOctober 28\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-june-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250514T134352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T155626Z UID:49902-1750514400-1750521600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Butterfly ID Workshop (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 21st as we delve into the world of butterflies led by our guest biologist: Brenda Van RysWyk!\nBrenda has over 20 years of experience in identifying and helping to restore butterflies in Ontario. At this event\, we will have a chance to connect with each other as well as learn more about butterfly habitat and conservation concerns. Following this time\, we will have time to catch and ID the local butterfly population. This event will take place at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, which is located in the ecologically rich and diverse area of Ontario’s Greenbelt. \nThis event is open to participants over the age of 12. Please register below. \nSliding Scale Pricing\nWe believe in the value of our programs and we know you do too! That’s why we have introduced sliding scale pricing this year; we are happy to have you come at any rate you select. Instead of a fixed fee\, you can choose from one of three fee options when registering: \n\nSubsidized Rate: Choose this one if cost is a barrier to you attending. We are able to offer this option due to the generosity of our supporters\, including donors and grants.\nTrue-Value Rate: This is what we estimate to be a fair cost for the event. It helps us cover costs of staff\, materials\, and other fees associated with running the event.\nPay-It-Forward Rate: Choose this one if you want to invest in the future of A Rocha programming and help others be able to come at the subsidized rate.\n\nBy offering tiered pricing\, we aim to balance affordability with sustainability\, making our programs accessible while also providing participants with an opportunity to support their community. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks to the Greenbelt Foundation\nWith the support of the Greenbelt Foundation\, A Rocha Ontario is able to promote habitat conservation\, especially within Ontario’s Greenbelt\, through our projects\, programs\, and workshops. \nLearn more about Ontario’s Greenbelt at www.greenbelt.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/butterfly-id-workshop-june-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Butterfly-ID-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250616T211014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T191950Z UID:50193-1750496400-1756558800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Flea Market (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! \nJune 21\, July 12\, August 9\, August 30.\n9am-1pm\nInterested in being a vendor at our flea market? Space rental starts from $10/day. \nBook a space here to sell your second hand or handmade items.\nAll proceeds from space rental supports nature education and riverside restoration work at A Rocha Canada’s Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre. \n\n10 x 10 space (bring your own tent and tables) = $20/day\n10 x 10 space (2 tables provided\, bring your own tent) = $30/day\n8 x 6 space (bring your own table) = $10/day\n8 x 6 space (one table provided) = $15/day URL:https://arocha.ca/event/flea-market-houston-summer-2025/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Saturday-20-25-August.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250506T162702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T152016Z UID:49837-1750496400-1750507200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Canoe Exploration (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the amazing biodiversity of Cootes Paradise (Hamilton\, ON) with us at our Canoe Exploration on Saturday\, June 21st!\nDid you know that Hamilton’s own Cootes Paradise is one of the most biodiverse places in Canada? It is protected by RBG and Ontario’s Greenbelt in order to preserve the ecological integrity of this Important Bird Area. Join us as we play\, learn\, and explore in this unique ecosystem\, getting to know some species that find their way to Hamilton at this time of year. \nPurchase one of our Sliding Scale ticket options to claim a seat in our canoes with local partner Element Canoes. You also have the option to purchase a “Bring Your Own Canoe” ticket if you would like to attend with your own canoe. Please note that there is very limited availability for this option. Please register below. \nThis event is only open to adults (18+). \nUPDATE: Unfortunately\, this event has been cancelled. We hope to offer a similar event later in the summer. More information to come.\nIf you already purchases a ticket\, we will be in touch shortly regarding refunds. Thank you for your understanding! \nSpecial Thanks to the Greenbelt Foundation\nWith the support of the Greenbelt Foundation\, A Rocha Ontario is able to promote habitat conservation\, especially within Ontario’s Greenbelt\, through our projects\, programs\, and workshops. \nLearn more about Ontario’s Greenbelt at www.greenbelt.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/canoe-exploration-hamilton-on-june-2025/ LOCATION:Princess Point Canoe Launch\, 335 Longwood Road North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 3R8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Canoe-Exploration-June-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250212T172022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T151716Z UID:49056-1749891600-1749913200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (June 2025) DESCRIPTION:The EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 12-16) to connect with others their age that have similar interests in the environment and conservation. An example of a typical day might look like a work project to remove invasive species in the morning\, followed by a discussion over lunch about what it means to be a good steward\, and wrapping up by catching and identifying dragonflies in the afternoon. Through this program\, we aim to make a tangible impact and have fun along the way! \nThe EarthKeepers Club currently has no cost to join and runs from April-November\, usually on the second Saturday of each month. We are able to offer 3 volunteer hours for high school students that participate in a program day \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming! If this is your first time participating in the EarthKeepers Club in 2025\, please also complete the registration form below. \n\n \n Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-june-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EKC-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250405T204046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194321Z UID:49437-1749772800-1750031999@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Retreat DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling Weekend Retreat at Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake\nGive yourself the gift of time\, creativity and curiosity!\n\n\nJoin us for a weekend adventure through the world of nature journaling at the beautiful Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake in Telkwa\, BC. Learn new skills\, meet new friends and connect with the natural world in a way that is both creative and scientific. No experience necessary. All you need is your 5 senses and the willingness to try!\n\n\nWhat to expect:\nDevelop your observation skills\, explore nature journaling techniques including sketching\, adding color\, playing with words\, and finding numbers in nature. See the world in a whole new way and be inspired by curiosity and wonder.\n\n\nStarting June 13 @ 5 pm\nEnding June 15 @ 1pm\n\n\nCost includes: Meals\, accommodations\, instructional sessions\, yoga and supplies.\n\n\nLocation: Camp Caledonia (affectionately known as “Camp Cal”)\, is a multi-use facility located on the edge of beautiful Tyhee Lake. The camp is located on the Telkwa High Road between Telkwa and Smithers\, in northern British Columbia.\n\n\nYou will have your choice of accommodations including: Shared cabin\, private room in main building\, shared room in main building or bring your own tent or trailer.\n\nSessions include:\n\nNature Journaling tips and tricks\nWooing the Natural World with Words: Powerful tools to capture and share special moments in nature with local writer\, Jamie Bastedo\nNature Sketching with Pencil and Pen with local artist\, Shannon Goodhead\nAdding life to your Journaling with Watercolor with local artist\, Jill Dunbar\nYoga for mindfulness and connection with local yoga instructor Phillipa Beck\nLearning to observe like a naturalist with local nature educator\, Cindy Verbeek\n\nClick here to meet the workshop leaders and get a sneak peek at what each workshop will cover.\n\nOnly 12 spots available. Payment must be received before your spot is secured.\n\nBeginner and experienced artists\, writers and naturalists welcome. Adults only. No children please.\n\nClick here to register or call 778-642-3897 or email cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-journaling-retreat/ LOCATION:Camp Caledonia\, 2818 Telkwa High Rd\, Telkwa\, British Columbia\, V0J 2X1\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-06-30-19.41.03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250415T153838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154527Z UID:49650-1749391200-1749398400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Sabbath Hike on Sunday\, June 8th for the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. \nTogether\, we will engage in the ancient practice of sabbath by going on a guided contemplative walk through the beautiful Cedar Haven landscape. All are welcome to join us! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRSVP BELOW\nPlease RSVP to receive notification of possible weather-related changes to this event. \n\n\n\n\nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioPlease note that this is a FREE event. If you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s events and programs\, like this one\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/sabbath-hike-cedar-haven-june-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sabbath-Hike.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250415T213352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T233011Z UID:49670-1749294000-1749304800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Goodbye Fry (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Goodbye Fry event where you get to release your own coho salmon into Buck Creek!\nRelease a coho salmon fry at the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston on Saturday\, June 7 from 11am to 2 pm. Free event. BBQ from 12pm-1pm. \nJoin us and learn about the salmon life cycle\, search the aquatic insects aquarium\, create habitat in the augmented reality sand table\, make a salmon craft and read the salmon story walk. Enter the draw to win prizes! \nSpecial guests: Watch here for who will be joining us this year with a special booth and/or activity! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/goodbye-fry-houston-bc-2025/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PXL_20230610_182540205-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250422T192407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T150008Z UID:49695-1748718000-1748725200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Christian Witness in Our Ecological Age: Panel Discussion (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ontario for a panel discussion on Saturday\, May 31st to explore the topic of Christian Witness in Our Ecological Age!\n\nOur current ecological age is one of rapid change. We are losing forests\, fields\, and agricultural land as cities continue to expand and sprawl. There are more and more extreme weather events linked with a changing climate. We have seen a significant decrease in many wildlife populations and an increase in the rate of species extinctions. Humans are witnessing many changes\, difficulties\, and complexities in our current ecological age.\n\nHave you ever felt overwhelmed by these environmental challenges? Have you ever thought\, “what does Jesus say about all of this?” or “How should I live in light of all that is going on?” Or perhaps you have considered this carefully and have recieved push-back from Christians who do not see the value in creation care. Or maybe you’ve heard some people in secular settings say that Christians are the ones who are harming the environment the most.\n\nHow do we build bridges in this area with others? What does it look like to understand their values to find connection and shared action to care for the earth?\n\nThese are some of the questions that we would like to explore together with the help of our panelist\, who have experience in restoration ecology\, soil health\, and environmental literature. All are encouraged to bring your own questions for our panelists and participate in our group discussion time at the end. Register below to join us.\n\nRegister Below URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christian-witness-in-our-ecological-age-hamilton-on/ LOCATION:Frist Hamilton Christian Reformed Church\, 181 Charlton Ave W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8P 2C9 CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Christian-Witness-in-our-Ecological-Age.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250531T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250531T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250507T204443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T161005Z UID:49851-1748698200-1748705400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Faith Forest Initiative (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:We have recently partnered with the City of Winnipeg Naturalist Department to match churches with public spaces that need trees planted. \nOur first tree planting day is happening on May 31st at 1:30 pm at St. Vital Park.  \nAll you need are gloves\, good footwear\, and some water to drink and the city will provide the shovels and the trees! See photo below for exact planting location \nPlease contact us here to RSVP ×Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Name\n\n\nYour Email\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for ARMB's monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose We’d like to get a good sense of how many people will be joining us so we can have enough shovels and trees. Thanks! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/faith-forest-initiative-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Manitoba,MB Conservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMGP5379-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T181500 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250522T232824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T232824Z UID:49975-1748365200-1748369700@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (May 2025) DESCRIPTION:A Preview of This Month’s Church Earth Keepers Meetup: \nHave you ever run into roadblocks when recruiting people at your church to care for creation? What are the concerns or hesitations you encounter? This month we’re going to do something a bit different. Our host\, Rick Faw\, will facilitate a conversation about the hurdles and questions that often arise as we engage our church members. Let’s learn together how we might respond more constructively and hopefully. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earth keepers Meetup: \nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earth keepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earth keeping at church. Come prepared to share your ideas and to hear what works for others as we build a network of regular people working to care for creation within a local church setting.\nThese online gatherings will take place the last Tuesday of every month at 5 PM – 6:15 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9.15 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the few next months: \n\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 30\nOctober 28\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-may-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,ON Volunteer Days,Online Programming,Ontario,Restoration Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250415T220044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T220422Z UID:49678-1748023200-1756566000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Houston NatureKids DESCRIPTION:A Rocha Canada’s Houston project is partnering with NatureKids BC to host the Houston NatureKids Club. Interested in finding out more. See NatureKids BC website for details or contact houston@naturekidsbc.ca. \nHere are our upcoming events: \nMay 23/24th – Join A Rocha’s annual Birdblitz in Houston. \nJune 21 – Willowvale Wetland Hike with Smithers NatureKids \nJuly 26 – “Bucket’s Berries and Bears\, Oh My” Learn about saskatoon berries and how to share your picking space with the bears safely. Bring a bucket to fill. \nAugust 30 – Buck Creek Falls Adventure. \nWatch here for more details. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-naturekids/ LOCATION:British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T000100 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T235900 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250415T215201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T232931Z UID:49674-1747958460-1748131140@arocha.ca SUMMARY:2025 Bird Blitz (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join local birders to count as many species of birds as we can in a 48 hour period. Count birds at your feeders\, on your walks\, during your activities or at an official A Rocha event and report them to the “2025 Bird Blitz Houston BC” project on iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2025-bird-blitz-houston-bc \nCLICK HERE to let us know you’re participating! \nA Rocha Events: \nThursday\, May 22 \n7:00 pm – Join local naturalist Cindy Verbeek @ Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston for a slide presentation of the Birds of Houston as seen during bird blitzes for the past decade . \nFriday\, May 23 \n12:01 am – Let the counting begin. \n6 pm – “How to Bird” Walk for families @ Silverthorne Lake. \nJoin Mrs. Cindy for a hike around Silverthorne lake to learn tips and trick for bird watching. \n7 pm – Drop In Bird Watching \nBring your family and meet at the new viewing platform at the Houston Duck Pond for this family friendly drop in event to spot spring birds at the Duck Pond. \nSaturday\, May 27 \n7 am – Bird Nerds Unite \nBirders meet at the Nature Centre to create teams and coordinate locations for the day. (The team with the most recorded species will win a prize.) \n9 am – Vallee Lake Birding Hike \nJoin Bulkley Valley Naturalists for a rigorous birding adventure around Vallee Lake led by local naturalist Frank MacDonald. Geared towards intermediate and advanced bird watchers. \n5 pm – Wrap-up Campfire \nJoin us for some treats around a campfire at the Nature Centre to tally the count for the day\, find out who wins the prize for the most species counted and hear stories of birding in the Bulkley Valley by local bird watchers. \n12:00 Midnight – Last records accepted for official count. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/2025-bird-blitz-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bird-Blitz-2-May-15-2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250505T201458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201458Z UID:49825-1746887400-1746907200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk\, Supper and Evening Program (Ottawa/Gatineau\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Annual Wild Flower Walk\, Potluck Supper and Evening Program!\nIf you are unable to the afternoon activities\, feel free to join us for supper and the evening program. \nSchedule:\n2:30 pm Wildflower Walk\nJoin us in Gatineau Park for a walk along the Lauriault Trail. Features of this trail include spring wildflowers\, Mulvihill Lake\, a view of the Ottawa Valley\, a waterfall\, and the ruins at the Mackenzie King Estate. Meet at the Mackenzie King Estate (Parking Lot 6) any time after 2:00 pm for a 2:30 pm departure time for the walk. (Please email Paul at paul.heintzman@arocha.ca if you need a ride or if you need directions). \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper (at 264 Kingsmere)\nPlease RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Evening Program: Blessing of the A Rocha Garden\nWe will have an A Rocha garden blessing. \nPlease RSVP paul.heintzman@arocha.ca to let us know if you will be attending and what you will be bringing for the potluck supper. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wildflower-walk-ottawa-on-2025/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wildflower-Walk-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250326T134349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134349Z UID:49405-1746862200-1746874800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:John Stott Birding Day 2025 (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 10th is John Stott Memorial Birding Day! On this day\, we celebrate a great friend and supporter of A Rocha\, John Stott. John is remembered as a theologian\, pastor and avid birdwatcher. So to honour his legacy\, we are welcoming all to join us for a morning of recreational birding at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre!\nTo ensure that everyone\, regardless of experience level\, is able to participate in and enjoy this day to the fullest\, we are offering 2 sessions for this event: the Early Bird(er) and the Flock. Each session will be roughly 2 hours long. \n\nThe Early Bird(er) session\, led by our Conservation Coordinator (Jeremy Petrusma)\, will begin at 7:30am and is designed for experienced birders. This session will feature a quieter\, guided bird walk around the property that will allow for more focused and peaceful observation of the birds onsite.\nThe Flock session\, led by our Environmental Education Coordinator (Amy Donais)\, will begin at 9am and is designed for new birders and families. This session will be very beginner-friendly! It will begin with an orientation to birding including learning how to use field guides and learning about birding etiquette. This session will also include a guided bird walk and other optional activities for children and families.\n\nThis event is open to adults and families. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister FOR FREE below! Be sure to select the ticket that corresponds with your preferred session: Early Bird(er) or the Flock. \nREGISTER BELOW\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about John Stott and this day\, check out the John Stott Birding Day website. \nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioPlease note that this is a FREE event. If you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s events and programs\, like this one\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-birding-day-on-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Guided-Bird-Tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250407T212545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T212744Z UID:49530-1746835200-1746921599@arocha.ca SUMMARY:John Stott Memorial Birding Day 2025 (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:The John Stott memorial birding day is a global one-day event run by A Rocha on May 10\, 2025 to commemorate and celebrate A Rocha’s great friend and supporter John Stott’s legacy as a theologian\, pastor and birdwatcher in his centenary year. Whether you are a novice or an expert birder\, we invite you to join friends old and new to head into the great outdoors and enjoy the birds wherever you are in God’s good creation. For more information on this day check out the John Stott Birding Day website. \nThis year we will be offering two options for the birding day. Please register below for the option you would like to attend: \n\nBoreal Ecology Centre: recreational birding\, outdoor picnic lunch together\, and walking the trails.\nMeet at 9 am at the centre (East Braintree\, MB)\nOur aim will be to walk as many of the trails on the property as we can\, so be sure to come equipped with proper hiking gear. This includes layers\, waterproof hiking shoes or boots\, hiking poles\, and backpack. Binoculars are also an asset – bring a pair if you have them.Please bring your own bag lunch.\nAssiniboine Park: Join John Weier and Rich Boyd for a bird walk.\nMeet at 7:30 am at the gates to the English Garden. The walk will be a couple of hours.\n\nPlease RSVP so we know how many folks to expect! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-memorial-birding-day-2025-manitoba/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Volunteer Days,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/John-Stott-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250415T153341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174958Z UID:49645-1746367200-1746374400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven) - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Sabbath Hike on Sunday\, May 4th for the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. \nTogether\, we will engage in the ancient practice of sabbath by going on a guided contemplative walk through the beautiful Cedar Haven landscape. All are welcome to join us! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nDue to low registration\, this event has been cancelled.\nHowever\, we will be hosting more Sabbath Hikes soon. Click here to sign up for our next one.\nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioPlease note that this is a FREE event. If you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s events and programs\, like this one\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/sabbath-hike-cedar-haven-may-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sabbath-Hike.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250212T171426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T151742Z UID:49053-1746262800-1746284400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (May 2025) DESCRIPTION:The EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 12-16) to connect with others their age that have similar interests in the environment and conservation. An example of a typical day might look like a work project to remove invasive species in the morning\, followed by a discussion over lunch about what it means to be a good steward\, and wrapping up by catching and identifying dragonflies in the afternoon. Through this program\, we aim to make a tangible impact and have fun along the way! \nThe EarthKeepers Club currently has no cost to join and runs from April-November\, usually on the second Saturday of each month. We are able to offer 3 volunteer hours for high school students that participate in a program day \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming! If this is your first time participating in the EarthKeepers Club in 2025\, please also complete the registration form below. \n\n \n Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-may-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EKC-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T191500 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250409T215517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T233851Z UID:49579-1745949600-1745954100@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (April 2025) DESCRIPTION:Caleb Cray Haynes blends the heart of a pastor with the passion of a creation care advocate and practitioner. For many years\, he has been equipping God’s people in his writing\, speaking\, and podcasting to explore “what it means to be Christian on planet Earth.” Join us as we learn more about his work\, digging into soil\, and how he incorporates the care of creation into congregational life. \nThis month’s Church Earthkeepers Meetup will take place from 6pm to 7.15pm on Tuesday\, April 29th 2025. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earth keepers Meetup: \nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earth keepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earth keeping at church. Come prepared to share your ideas and to hear what works for others as we build a network of regular people working to care for creation within a local church setting. \nThese online gatherings will take place the last Tuesday of every month at 5 PM – 6.15 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9.15 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the few next months: \n\nApril 29\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 29\nAugust 26\nSeptember 30\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-april-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Northern BC,ON Special Events,ON Volunteer Days,Online Programming,Ontario,Restoration Days,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Day-1-Sessions-by-Tim-Hall001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250414T145002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125841Z UID:49632-1745769600-1745773200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday Service (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Sing\, pray and reflect on creation care!\nThe Trinity Anglican’s Connect Service and A Rocha Ottawa are hosting Good Seed Sunday Service on April 27th\, 2025 at 4PM. Join us at the Trinity Anglican Church (1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa) for a time to celebrate and care for creation following Earth Day! For additional information\, please contact paul.heintzman@arocha.ca. \nAbout A Rocha\nA Rocha is an international Christian organization which\, inspired by God’s love\, engages in scientific research\, environmental education\, community-based conservation projects and sustainable agriculture. \nAbout Good Seed Sunday\nHeld on the Sunday following Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is a time for Christians across Canada to honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. Find out more here. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-service-ottawa-on-2025/ LOCATION:Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Good-Seed-Sunday-Service-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250305T150016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T144214Z UID:49266-1745661600-1745668800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Vernal Pools Workshop (Campbellville\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 26th (new date) for our Vernal Pools workshop\, led by local environmental educator and friend of A Rocha Ontario\, Mary-Ann Meyer.\nTogether\, we will explore these ephemeral habitats and their unique species with special adaptations and life histories while taking a hike in the Bruce Trail. We will be meeting at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Twiss Rd (7342 Twiss Rd\, Campbellville\, ON) at 10am ET. Our hike will last around 2 hours\, and we ask that you carpool with others as there is limited parking available. \nFor children under the age of 12\, please purchase a children’s ticket. Please note that all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register below. \nUpdate: Please note that this event has been rescheduled to Saturday\, April 26th.\nSliding Scale Pricing\nWe believe in the value of our programs and we know you do too! That’s why we have introduced sliding scale pricing this year; we are happy to have you come at any rate you select. Instead of a fixed fee\, you can choose from one of three fee options when registering: \n\nSubsidized Rate: Choose this one if cost is a barrier to you attending. We are able to offer this option due to the generosity of our supporters\, including donors and grants.\nTrue-Value Rate: This is what we estimate to be a fair cost for the event. It helps us cover costs of staff\, materials\, and other fees associated with running the event.\nPay-It-Forward Rate: Choose this one if you want to invest in the future of A Rocha programming and help others be able to come at the subsidized rate.\n\nBy offering tiered pricing\, we aim to balance affordability with sustainability\, making our programs accessible while also providing participants with an opportunity to support their community. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nREGISTER URL:https://arocha.ca/event/vernal-pools-workshop-on/ LOCATION:Bruce Trail (Twiss Rd)\, 7342 Twiss Rd\, Campbellville\, ON\, L0P 1B0 CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vernal-Pools-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20241217T151857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T162110Z UID:48718-1745366400-1751068799@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Academy - Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:An outdoor school for hands-on science\, inquiry-led and place-based nature exploration where we teach children to wonder\, love and care for the earth. Learn more. \nThis spring\, we are offering a Wednesday session of Nature Academy for students in JK – Grade 6 (Clouds\, Dreys\, Sleuths and Kettles classes)\, and a Friday session for students in JK – Grade 2 (Clouds and Dreys classes). If you have any questions about this program\, please reach out to us at nature.academy@arocha.ca. \nRegistration for the 2025 spring term will open on Monday\, January 27th at 8am.\nPayment & Registration\nAfter purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form below. \n\nRegistering more than one child?\n\n \n Purchase Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form (MANDATORY)\nRegistration Form\n\n \n If this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or health and safety restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nSign UpJoin Our Waitlist!\nIf you were unable to register your child(ren) in this term of Nature Academy\, please complete this form to join our wailtlist. If spaces become available in this program\, those on the waitlist will be notified. \nSign UpMake a DonationSupport Environmental Education in Ontario\nHelp support A Rocha Ontario’s environmental education work by making a donation! Your donation will support the staff time\, equipment\, and programming costs associated with our environmental education programs and events (like Nature Academy). With your support\, our team can offer accessible outdoor experiences that promote ecological literacy and environmental stewardship \nMake a Donation URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-academy-spring-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSC_6832-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T223000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250402T000311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T212751Z UID:49474-1744792200-1748471400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wednesday Morning Bird Walks (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday mornings for a springtime search for our feathered friends as we identify birds by sight and song! All birders welcome! \nDress warmly for cool mornings. Some binoculars available to borrow. \nDates & Locations \nApril 16: Houston Duck Pond (Meet at Gillespie Road Entrance) \nApril 23: Nature Centre Trail (Meet at Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre) \nApril 30: Houston Duck Pond (Meet at Gillespie Road Entrance) \nMay 7: Private Location (Meet at Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre) \nMay 14: Houston Duck Pond (Meet at Gillespie Road Entrance) \nMay 21: A walk through “Narnia” (Meet at Barret Hat Trail Parking Lot) \nMay 23/24: Join us for our Annual Bird Blitz – contact us for information \nMay 28: Old Pines Nature Trail (Meet at trailhead) \nMost walks will last approximately 1.5-2 hours\, depending how good the birding is! \nFor Old Pines\, allow 3 hours. \nQuestions? Contact Marjorie Lieuwen at marjorie.lieuwena@arocha.ca or 778-642-3897 \nJoin our Facebook Group for Updates URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wednesday-morning-bird-walks-houston/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Bird-watching-Sarah-20220331_092720-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250306T203045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T204648Z UID:49307-1744484400-1744491600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Germinating Conversations (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Just and Sustainable Food Systems: Students Talking\nJoin us for a public dialogue event where CMU students share their reflections and questions about building just and sustainable food systems. Coming from both farming communities and urban neighbourhoods\, these students bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. After a term of studying everything from soil health to hospitality\, they invite the wider community into conversation. Cookies and warm drinks to be provided. \nWhen: April 12 – 7:00 PM \nWhere: CMU – Marpeck Commons – 2299 Grant Ave \nThis event is supported through a partnership between A Rocha Canada\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, Canadian Mennonite University\, and Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/germinating-conversations-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Marpeck Commons\, 2299 Grant Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/germinating-conversations-march-2025-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250212T171029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T151656Z UID:49049-1744448400-1744470000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (April 2025) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first EarthKeepers Club meeting of the 2025 season! \nThe EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 12-16) to connect with others their age that have similar interests in the environment and conservation. An example of a typical day might look like a work project to remove invasive species in the morning\, followed by a discussion over lunch about what it means to be a good steward\, and wrapping up by catching and identifying dragonflies in the afternoon. Through this program\, we aim to make a tangible impact and have fun along the way! \nThe EarthKeepers Club currently has no cost to join and runs from April-November\, usually on the second Saturday of each month. We are able to offer 3 volunteer hours for high school students that participate in a program day \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming! If this is your first time participating in the EarthKeepers Club in 2025\, please also complete the registration form below. \n\n \n Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-april-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EKC-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250214T213508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T235912Z UID:49091-1744304400-1744309800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Becoming an Earthkeeping Church (online) DESCRIPTION:Equipping Churches for Creation Care Action\nZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87281522512 \nJoin us for Becoming an Earthkeeping Church\, a workshop designed to inspire and equip churches to embrace creation care as a vital part of their faith and discipleship. This event will provide practical tools\, theological insights\, and real-world examples to help congregations take meaningful creation care action. \nWhat to Expect: \nPractical Steps – Learn how your church can start taking creation care action.Community & Collaboration – Connect with other churches and organizations passionate about creation care.Stories of Impact – Hear about churches already making a difference in their communities. \nWhether your church is just beginning its journey or already engaged in environmental initiatives\, this event will offer encouragement and practical next steps. \nDate: April 10\, 2025Location: online (register below for zoom link) \nFeature photo credit: Kristen McLean URL:https://arocha.ca/event/becoming-an-earthkeeping-church-online/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2023-St-Margaret_s-summer-plants-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T132225 CREATED:20250227T001249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T233148Z UID:49220-1744225200-1747249200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Journaling - A Six-week Adventure (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling – a six-week adventure\nGive yourself the gift of time\, creativity and curiosity this spring!\n\nJoin us for a six-week adventure through the world of nature journaling. Learn new skills\, meet new friends and connect with the natural world in a way that is both creative and scientific. No experience necessary. All you need is your 5 senses and the willingness to try!\n\nWhat to expect: Develop your observation skills\, explore nature journaling techniques including sketching\, adding color\, playing with words\, finding numbers in nature. See the world in a whole new way and be inspired by curiosity and wonder.\n\nWednesday nights @ 7 pm\nApril 9 – May 14\n\nOnly 10 spots availabe. Payment must be received before your spot is secured.\nAges 12+ (children must be accompanied by an adult).\nNo art\, science or writing experience necessary.\n\nGo to Eventbrite to register or call 778-642-3897 or email cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-journaling-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Nature-Journaling-Course-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR