BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha Canada - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Rocha Canada X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART: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:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260206T183351Z CREATED:20220125T211649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183351Z UID:52264-1783762200-1783778400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha BC Centre!\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. This event is RAIN OR SHINE\, so come prepared! \nWork Project \nMeet at the site map next to the A Rocha Farm Store upon arrival for instructions. Folks will be divided into work project groups for the morning. \nLunch (optional) – registration required \nThere is an optional lunch provided at 12:30pm – please sign-up using the ticket add-on. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season) with DF/GF options. \nTour (optional) \nJoin us for an optional site tour at 1pm\, and hear about our work. \nIf you are signing up as a group of 10+\, please contact british.columbia@arocha.ca to confirm with us first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-2022-2026-07-11/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TCR_SUM25-05-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T185643Z CREATED:20260401T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185643Z UID:52714-1783762200-1783771200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\n\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. We’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nAn optional lunch will be provided following the volunteer activities. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season). We would love to have you stay for food and conversation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\n\n\nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-days-on-2026-07-11/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Volunteer Days,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260618T211733Z CREATED:20260603T211833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T211733Z UID:53062-1783450800-1783456200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Printmaking with Leaves Workshop (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Nature is so intricate with parts often taken for granted like trees\, flowers\, and leaves. As we look at the aspects of creation we are inspired by its complexity. We want to invite you into this process of noticing and creativity. Join us for a craft night\, inspired by nature\, using both natural and recycled materials. We’ll use a printmaking technique and the leaves we gather ourselves to make some greeting cards to take home. \nAll ages welcome! \nDate: July 7\, 7:00-8:30 pm \nLocation: CMU grounds. 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. Meet by the Metanoia Farm Gates \nWe’ll bring the supplies\, you bring a lawn chair! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/leaf-printing-and-nature-collage-workshop-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:CMU Farm – Canadian Mennonite University\, 500 Shaftesbury\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/4-together.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260205T021212Z CREATED:20260205T021015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T021212Z UID:52376-1783328400-1783695600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Earthkeepers Youth Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Take your love for the outdoors to the next step with leadership training and hands-on projects!\n\n\n\nIf you are a youth who cares about the environment\, this is the day camp for you! Every day (9am-3pm) outdoors at A Rocha’s BC 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 and waterproof 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; *Opportunities to be an assistant leader in our summer camps. \n\n\nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. \nFor inquiries\, please email education.bc@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006.  \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. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-youth-day-camp-2026/ 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/2026/02/earhtkeepers-youth-day-camp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T184842Z CREATED:20260520T184842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184842Z UID:53000-1783157400-1783166400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-87/ 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/2025/07/Restoration-Sunday-A-Rocha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260703T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260311T213918Z CREATED:20260311T213918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T213918Z UID:52592-1783098000-1783180800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Conservation Saturday (Boreal Ecology Centre\, MB) DESCRIPTION:WHO: We’re looking for willing volunteers who care about creation and nature conservation. Skills and knowledge are an asset\, but all knowledge levels are welcome! \nWHAT: Graham (Conservation Science Coordinator) will be leading the group in a forest biodiversity monitoring day. We have set up some permanent monitoring sites to record the plant biodiversity for the area and overtime continue to observe how species diversity is changing. We’ll be working in a 20m×20m area recording a tree stem map\, and narrowing in to several 5m×5m sites observing shrubs and 1m×1m sites observing ground vegetation. \nWHEN: July 3 evening – July 4\, 4:00 pm (overnight optional) \nExperience identifying Manitoba plants is an asset but not required to participate.\n \nThe work will be contributing to:\n1. Setting a baseline understanding of the biodiversity of the forest\n2. Determining the health of the forest (do we see lots of thriving species or less so)\n3. Understanding the succession is part of a healthy forest we want to see how the forest is\ngrowing and changing \nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB \nWHAT TO BRING:\nEssentials: bag lunch (including snacks\, water bottle etc.)\, work boots and gloves\, good clothes for walking and being outdoors\, bug spray/bug net and sunscreen \nIf you have any questions\, \n×Contact Us\n \nCloseContact us Here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-saturday-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-10/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20220806_152801-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T184823Z CREATED:20260520T184823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184823Z UID:52998-1782552600-1782561600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-85/ 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/2025/07/Restoration-Sunday-A-Rocha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T104500 DTSTAMP:20260623T184829Z CREATED:20260515T222006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T184829Z UID:52869-1782379800-1782384300@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: What Does it Mean to be an Earthkeeping Church? Refugia as a Vision for Creation Care DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Church Earthkeepers: Let’s Learn Webinar\nWhat Does it Mean to be an Earthkeeping Church? Refugia as a Vision for Creation Care\nThe biblical story invites all Christ followers to care for God’s world as a part of discipleship. However\, every church body faces opportunities and limitations unique to its situation. What does it look like to integrate earthkeeping into the diverse contexts of typical congregational life\, whether urban or rural\, large or small? How do we imagine our corporate life together might embody God’s invitation to care for creation? \nIn this webinar\, Debra and Ron Rienstra will use the ecological concept of “refugia” to inspire our imaginations for how local churches can become places of flourishing and vitality for all God’s creatures. \nJoin us as we learn from an array of real world examples and explore together the potential for this vivid imagery to invigorate our shared calling to live in ways that allow both our human and non-human neighbours to thrive. \nNote: The event will be recorded. Please register here or at the button below to receive the link to the recording after the event has ended. \nRegisterAbout Our Speakers\n\nDr. Debra Rienstra is a professor of English at Calvin University\, where she has taught since 1996\, specializing in creative nonfiction\, early British literature\, and environmental literature. Her most recent book is Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters\, Ordinary Wonders\, and the Healing of the Earth (Fortress 2022)\, a book that combines theology\, nature writing\, and biological principles to consider how Christians must adapt our faith and practice for a climate-altered planet. \n\n\nThey are together working on a book\, Refugia Church: Seeking Deeper Purpose\, Courageous Action\, and the Healing of the Earth\, due in the spring of 2027\, casting a vision for gospel communities in the anthropocene.\n\nRev. Dr. Ron Rienstra is Director of Worship Life and Professor of Preaching & Worship Arts at Western Theological Seminary in Holland\, Michigan\, and Director of Church Partnerships for A Rocha USA. He is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America (RCA)\, and coauthor (with Debra) of Worship Words: Disciplining Language for Faithful Ministry. Together they have three grown children\, a multiplicity of living-room instruments\, and a tame back yard they are slowly rewilding.\n\nMore about the Monthly Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up:\nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for the Church Earthkeepers virtual event series with a renewed rhythm. This is part of our brand new church engagement program\, Becoming an Earthkeeping Church. You can find out more at the newly designed program webpage: Igniting Creation Care in Churches. \nNot able to make the meetup but keen to find out more? Wherever you’re at\, we’re here to walk with you. To arrange a conversation with our team\, reach us here. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-earthkeeping-church/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Webinar-Wordpress-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T163000 DTSTAMP:20260204T220133Z CREATED:20260204T220133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T220133Z UID:52356-1781947800-1781973000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Oasis Series DESCRIPTION:“On impulse\, this past fall I followed a little nudge in my spirit to sign up for A Rocha’s Oasis retreat\, and I was so glad I did. I was very run down\, and the day nourished my mind and body\, and gave me fresh wind in my sails. I’m still reflecting on and using some of the tools shared that day\, and I look forward to attending another retreat in the future.” — Kaitlin Williams\, Artistic Director at Pacific Theatre \nLife in leadership is rewarding but demanding\, often leaving us feeling depleted\, overwhelmed\, and disconnected. The Oasis Series\, hosted by A Rocha Canada\, offers Christian leaders a restorative experience designed to replenish your spirit\, reconnect you to creation\, and renew your commitment to meaningful service. \nJoin us for a transformative day where intentional rest meets and inspiring community. Through reflective teaching sessions\, rich biblical insights\, and guided encounters with nature\, you’ll discover practical ways to incorporate silence\, solitude\, and Sabbath into your busy life. Together\, we’ll navigate the challenges of leadership burnout and discern new paths toward sustainable\, purposeful living. \nWhat makes Oasis unique is its blend of spiritual nourishment\, the goodness of the earth\, and authentic community connection. You’ll leave refreshed\, equipped\, and encouraged\, ready to engage your ministry and community with renewed strength and clarity. \nLearn More & Register URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-oasis-series-spring-2026/ LOCATION:A Rocha Canada\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A-Rocha-Oasis-Series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T133000 DTSTAMP:20260520T152528Z CREATED:20260514T151853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152528Z UID:52907-1781870400-1781875800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Saving a Threatened Forest in Coastal Kenya: Dakatcha Woodland DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how you can help protect forest in coastal Kenya?\nThe Dakatcha Woodland provides a haven and home to beautiful creatures\, from the incredible Golden-rumped Sengi (Elephant-shrew) to the Sokoke Scops Owl\, but they all face the ongoing threat of deforestation and development. \n A Rocha Canada is hosting a special virtual event\, “Saving a Threatened Forest in coastal Kenya: Dakatcha Woodland” to share more about this place\, the threats it faces\, and how we can get involved financially to help protect this irreplaceable woodland. \nWe will be hosting Colin Jackson\, Director of A Rocha Kenya\, to share about the amazing creation care work happening right now and highlight the urgency to protect and invest in this vital ecosystem.  \nJoin us on Friday\, June 19th at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear Colin’s incredible stories of conservation\, connection and hope within this coastal forest.  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/dakatcha-woodland-june-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Programming,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dakatcha-Woodland-e1778785081508.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T195740Z CREATED:20260603T195740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T195740Z UID:53059-1781636400-1781641800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Sashiko: The Art of Japanese Mending Workshop (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha is hosting a Sashiko Mending Workshop! Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique that uses decorative repeating patterns to mend or reinforce fabric. Come with clothing that needs mending or with scrap pieces of fabric to decorate and learn sashiko patterns and techniques! We’ll supply materials and snacks! \nOpen to the public\, all ages and skill levels are welcome! \n$10 to help with cost of supplies \nDate: June\, Tuesday 16th. 7:00-8:30 \nLocation: Saint Margarets Church\, 160 Ethelbert St URL:https://arocha.ca/event/sashiko-the-art-of-japanese-mending-workshop-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jessica_marquez_sashiko_mending_2918.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260206T183351Z CREATED:20220125T211649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183351Z UID:52263-1781343000-1781359200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha BC Centre!\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. This event is RAIN OR SHINE\, so come prepared! \nWork Project \nMeet at the site map next to the A Rocha Farm Store upon arrival for instructions. Folks will be divided into work project groups for the morning. \nLunch (optional) – registration required \nThere is an optional lunch provided at 12:30pm – please sign-up using the ticket add-on. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season) with DF/GF options. \nTour (optional) \nJoin us for an optional site tour at 1pm\, and hear about our work. \nIf you are signing up as a group of 10+\, please contact british.columbia@arocha.ca to confirm with us first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-2022-2026-06-13/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TCR_SUM25-05-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T185643Z CREATED:20260401T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185643Z UID:52713-1781343000-1781352000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\n\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. We’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nAn optional lunch will be provided following the volunteer activities. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season). We would love to have you stay for food and conversation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\n\n\nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-days-on/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Volunteer Days,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T184721Z CREATED:20260520T184721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184721Z UID:52996-1780738200-1780747200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-82/ 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/2025/07/Restoration-Sunday-A-Rocha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260312T153831Z CREATED:20260311T212155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153831Z UID:52588-1780736400-1780758000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Faith Forest Initiative (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with the City of Winnipeg Naturalist Department to match churches with public spaces that need trees planted. \nThe next tree planting day is happening on June 6\, 2026 for Arbour Day! We will meet at Bruce Park.  The event will run from 10 am – 2pm\, but but volunteers would be welcome to help setup and take down from 9am-3pm. This event is in partnership with Trees Winnipeg. \nAll you need are gloves\, good footwear\, and some water to drink and the city will provide the shovels and the trees! \nPlease RSVP. 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-4/ LOCATION:Bruce Park\, 100 Ferry Rd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3J 1Z3\, Canada 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=America/Toronto:20260606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260528T151429Z CREATED:20260415T161615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T151429Z UID:52785-1780732800-1780740000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Grassland Bird Conservation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come and join A Rocha as we search for threatened grassland birds! Grassland birds have seen the steepest declines (-67%) in Canada of any bird group since 1970. We will be meeting on June 6th at 8am at the A Rocha Ontario Centre (1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON) to learn about grassland bird conservation and explore what A Rocha is doing in Ontario to protect and restore these important species at risk. This event will take place during peak breeding season for Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, and Grasshopper Sparrow. Come join us as we see which of these species are breeding on site this year. \nREGISTER BELOW\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/grassland-bird-workshop-2026/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eastern_Meadowlark_WikimediaCommons.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T090000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132455Z CREATED:20250820T151753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T132455Z UID:50862-1780650000-1780650000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PA Day Nature Camp - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Spend your upcoming PA Day at King’s Forest with A Rocha Ontario!\nAt this 1-day nature camp\, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and build a personal connection to the natural world. Each nature camp program will be filled with nature experiences\, science experiments\, storytelling\, nature-based art and fun games! Together\, we will explore nature from both familiar and new perspectives\, building friendships and fond memories along the way. \nThis event is open to children ages 5-13. \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 four fee options when registering: \n\nAccessible Rate: Choose this one if cost is a significant barrier to you attending and/or you identify as a member of a community facing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation (ie. you identify as BIPOC\, single-parent household\, low-income family\, etc).\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. \nPayment & Registration\nPlease purchase 1 ticket per child you wish to register. After purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, a member of our team will reach out by email to gather further registration information.  \n\n \n Purchase Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n If this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or health and safety restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nReach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions or visit arocha.ca/pa-day-nature-camp. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pa-day-nature-camp-june-6-2026/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario,PA Day Nature Camp 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:20260602T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260602T104500 DTSTAMP:20260513T164508Z CREATED:20260512T230158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164508Z UID:52866-1780392600-1780397100@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church Earthkeepers: Let's Share (June 2\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Church Earthkeepers: Let’s Share: \nHaving meals together is a common feature in church events and gatherings of all sorts. There are many ways from food purchasing to preparation\, even in the set up of the meal times\, in which we can practise care of God’s creation collectively. Join us for an earthkeeping idea exchange as we swap stories and imagine new possibilities of congregational earthkeeping that encourage and inspire. \nSign upAbout our facilitator: \nRick Faw has played a key role at A Rocha Canada since 2004 and now serves as Education Director. With training in both science (BSc) and theology (MCS)\, he has a unique ability to help people connect their spiritual lives with the natural world. Passionate about teaching and his love of the outdoors\, Rick makes his home at Kingfisher Farm in Surrey\, BC\, with his family. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up: \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. \nSpecial Note: \nWe’re excited to share that Church Earthkeepers Meet-Ups will follow a new rhythm and we will now meet earlier at 9.30AM to 10.45AM PDT / 12.30PM to 1.45PM EDT. We hope this change creates more space to connect\, learn\, and be inspired together. \nNot able to make the meet-up but keen to find out more? Wherever you’re at\, we’re here to walk with you. To arrange a conversation with our team\, reach us here. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-lets-share-june-2-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Church-Earthkeepers-Promotionals_Eventbrite-1080-x-540-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T184601Z CREATED:20260520T184601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184601Z UID:52994-1780133400-1780142400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-81/ 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/2025/07/Restoration-Sunday-A-Rocha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T170738Z CREATED:20260429T000811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T170738Z UID:52807-1779868800-1779876000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Houston Bird Walks 2026 DESCRIPTION:All Birders Welcome! \nThe Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre is holding weekly bird walks this spring. Join us as we identify birds by sight and song! \nBuck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre\nMeeting at 8am each morning\n3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, BC\n(Turn right onto 5th Street off of Tweedie just past KalTire) \nMost walks will last approximately 1.5-2 hours\, depending on how good the birding is! Dress warmly for cool morning\, binoculars available. \nStay tuned for details/changes on our Facebook Group. \nContact Cindy with any questions:\nEmail – cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca\nPhone – 250-845-4540 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-bird-walks-2026-5/ 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/2026/04/image0-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T210754Z CREATED:20260501T204352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T210754Z UID:52824-1779822000-1779827400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:How to Nature Journal Workshop (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Learning to pay attention to the world around us is a radical act in the age of digital distraction and faced paced media. Nature Journaling is a practice that can help us hone our ability to observe and tend to nature. \nJoin us for a practical workshop on nature journaling. We will learn how to bind our own booklets\, and some basic principals for the art of nature journaling and then head into the park to practice. \nLocation: Munson Park\, 475 Wellington Cres \n \nArt supplies will be provided\, but feel free to bring some of your own. All ages are welcome! Kids should come with an accompanying adult. \nHere are some examples of nature journals: URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-journaling-101-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Munson Park\, 475 Wellington Cres\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250626_200139-scaled-e1777668029853.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260311T211754Z CREATED:20260311T211754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T211754Z UID:52585-1779530400-1779537600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Faith Forest Initiative (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with the City of Winnipeg Naturalist Department to match churches with public spaces that need trees planted. \nThe next tree planting day is happening on May 23\, 2026 10:00 AM and we will be returning to George Heshka Park.  \nAll you need are gloves\, good footwear\, and some water to drink and the city will provide the shovels and the trees! \nPlease RSVP. 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-3/ LOCATION:George Heshka Park\, 2165 Burrows Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2R 1G8 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=America/Vancouver:20260523T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260306T201623Z CREATED:20260306T201623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201623Z UID:52551-1779528600-1779537600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-86/ 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/2025/07/Restoration-Sunday-A-Rocha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T173507Z CREATED:20260429T172729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T173507Z UID:52817-1779408000-1779580800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Houston Bird Blitz 2026 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 11th Anniversary of the Houston Bird Blitz! \nJoin local birders on May 22 & 23 to count as many species of birds as possible in a 48 hour period! \nCount birds at your feeders\, on your walks\, or at an official event\, and report them to the “2026 Bird Blitz Houston BC” project on iNaturalist. \nThursday\, May 21 \n7 pm: Join local naturalists at the Nature Centre for a “Birds of Houston” presentation \nFriday\, May 22 \n12:01 am: Let the bird counting begin! \n5 – 6 pm: Meet Houston NatureKids at the Houston High School parking lot to build your own bird feeder \n6 – 8 pm: Family-friendly bird walk at the Duck Pond (meet at the bench near the High School) \nSaturday\, May 23 \n10 – 11 am: “How to Bird” Walk at Silverthorne Lake (meet at the campground) \n5 pm: Campfire hot dog roast at the Nature Centre \n12 am (midnight): Last records accepted for the official count! \nFor more information:\n778-642-3897\nhouston.bc@arocha.ca URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-bird-blitz-2026/ 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/2026/04/AKS_DSC8500-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T170857Z CREATED:20260429T000702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T170857Z UID:52805-1779264000-1779271200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Houston Bird Walks 2026 DESCRIPTION:All Birders Welcome! \nThe Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre is holding weekly bird walks this spring. Join us as we identify birds by sight and song! \nBuck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre\nMeeting at 8am each morning\n3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, BC\n(Turn right onto 5th Street off of Tweedie just past KalTire) \nMost walks will last approximately 1.5-2 hours\, depending on how good the birding is! Dress warmly for cool morning\, binoculars available. \nStay tuned for details/changes on our Facebook Group. \nContact Cindy with any questions:\nEmail – cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca\nPhone – 250-845-4540 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-bird-walks-2026-4/ 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/2026/04/image0-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260312T170812Z CREATED:20260312T170220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170812Z UID:52612-1778932800-1778943600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come find your new garden favourites for your boxes\, bed\, and planters.\n\n Vegetable & herb seedlings + native plants. Stay tuned on our Instagram @arochabc for full list ahead of the sale.\n\nMAY 9\, 12-3pm (TWO LOCATIONS)\n\n\n\n 1620 192 St\, South Surrey\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver\n\n\nMAY 16\, 12-3PM (VANCOUVER ONLY)\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-plant-sale-surrey-bc-2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Manitoba CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AKS_3385-copy-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T170930Z CREATED:20260429T000611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T170930Z UID:52803-1778659200-1778666400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Houston Bird Walks 2026 DESCRIPTION:All Birders Welcome! \nThe Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre is holding weekly bird walks this spring. Join us as we identify birds by sight and song! \nBuck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre\nMeeting at 8am each morning\n3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, BC\n(Turn right onto 5th Street off of Tweedie just past KalTire) \nMost walks will last approximately 1.5-2 hours\, depending on how good the birding is! Dress warmly for cool morning\, binoculars available. \nStay tuned for details/changes on our Facebook Group. \nContact Cindy with any questions:\nEmail – cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca\nPhone – 250-845-4540 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-bird-walks-2026-3/ 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/2026/04/image0-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260323T213239Z CREATED:20260323T213146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213239Z UID:52642-1778331600-1778338800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an A Rocha volunteer day as we move into stage two of our native plant propagation work! After weeks of cold stratification\, many of our seeds are now ready to be transferred into seed trays in the garden. We’ll also be checking on early seedlings that are beginning to emerge and potting them up to support healthy growth. If time allows\, we’ll pitch in on preparing a new native plant garden space at the top of the hill. Come get your hands in the soil and help bring this season’s native plants to life!\n\n\n \n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n \nRegister below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-on-may2026/ LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Volunteer Days,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Heritage-Barn-Website-Images.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260312T170812Z CREATED:20260312T170220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170812Z UID:52611-1778328000-1778338800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Come find your new garden favourites for your boxes\, bed\, and planters.\n\n Vegetable & herb seedlings + native plants. Stay tuned on our Instagram @arochabc for full list ahead of the sale.\n\nMAY 9\, 12-3pm (TWO LOCATIONS)\n\n\n\n 1620 192 St\, South Surrey\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver\n\n\nMAY 16\, 12-3PM (VANCOUVER ONLY)\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-plant-sale-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:Manitoba CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AKS_3385-copy-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T210140Z CREATED:20260409T210050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T210140Z UID:52748-1778324400-1778335200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Yard Sale - Surrey\, BC DESCRIPTION:Yard Sale\n📅 May 9\n⌚ 11am – 2pm\n📍 1620 192 St \nCome on by our Yard Sale\, and pick up some fun finds! Browse useful household items and seconds pottery. \nAll proceeds will go towards our programming. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/yard-sale-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha Canada\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Green-Vintage-Illustrative-Local-Affordable-Shopping-Event-Community-Yard-Sale-Flyer-1-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR