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SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (September 2024)
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\, 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 2024\, 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-september-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
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SUMMARY:Nature Academy - Fall 2024
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. \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. \nMake 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-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Ontario
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SUMMARY:Boggy River Survey (Boreal Ecology Centre\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:WHAT and WHY: Our annual survey of the health of the Boggy River system and the biodiversity it supports. Maintaining an awareness of the Boggy River can lead us to asking new questions and open new opportunities for research\, learning\, and conservation.\nWHO: You! We’re looking for willing volunteers who care about creation and nature conservation. Skills and knowledge are an asset\, but all are welcome!\nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB\nWHEN: Friday\, September 6 (arrive around 4:30 or 5:00 pm but feel free to come earlier if you want) to Saturday\, September 7 (leave by 4:30 or 5:00 pm)\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\nBring snacks – we will provide meals\, but extra snacks are always a good idea.\nBring your own bedding – accommodations are inside the lodge\, but we do not provide bedding.\nBring a PFD or life jacket (Let us know if you do not have access to one – we have a few we can share)\nBring hip-waders if you have them.\nIf you have monitoring equipment you would like to bring or offer\, please get in touch!×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 \nClose\nRSVP: Fill out the form below to register. If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to contact us.\n\n\n\nThe more volunteers we have\, the more work we can do to care for creation together! Make sure to RSVP below. \n\nRSVP×\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n            \n          Event RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n          \n          Sorry\, this form is not available.          \n        \n          \n       \n \n\nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/boggy-river-survey-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-2/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T180000
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SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (August 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches.\n\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 Earthkeepers 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 earthkeeping 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 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9 PM Eastern Time). \nThe following are the scheduled dates for the next four months: \n\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\nNovember 26\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-august-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BC Conservation,BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Northern BC,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Hike - (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: We will walk for 30-45 minutes\, and then gather on the lawn for refreshments and to hear some stories from our summer camp and conservation staff! \nPlease bring a lawn chair for the gathering afterwards. Refreshments provided. \nWHO: Everyone is welcome! \nWHERE: Assiniboine Forest (park at Folio Cafe\, 2299 Grant Ave) \nWHEN: Thursday\, August 22\, 7 PM – 8:30 PM \nHike starts promptly at 7:15 \nLet us know you’re coming! \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n            \n          RSVP Here\n\n          \n          Sorry\, this form is not available.          \n        \n          \n       \n \n[/modal]\nClose\n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/storytelling-hike-winnipeg-mb-3/
LOCATION:Folio Cafe\, 2299 Grant Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T210000
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SUMMARY:Tree Identification Workshop (Cedar Haven)
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy an evening at Cedar Haven learning about Tree identification from our Conservation Coordinator\, Jeremy Petrusma! \nLearn how to use an identification key as well as quick tips and tricks to help you remember the trees we will encounter. If you want to not only expand your knowledge but grow in your appreciation for our native tree species this is the event for you! \nREGISTER BELOW
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/tree-id-workshop-cedar-haven-aug-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240816T150000
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CREATED:20240227T212253Z
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SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ Many Rooms (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and hat.\nYummy pre-packaged snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process! Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms. 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-many-rooms-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:Many Rooms Church Community\, 480 Spence St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240810T170000
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CREATED:20240227T202519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T202519Z
UID:45480-1723280400-1723309200@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. \nRSVPExperience 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 \nRSVP: \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n            \n          Volunteer Day RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n          \n          Sorry\, this form is not available.          \n        \n          \n       \n \n\nCloseIf you have any questions\, \ndon’t hesitate to get in touch!×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 \nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-saturday-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-8/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144304
CREATED:20240522T131028Z
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SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (August 2024)
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\, 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 2024\, 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-august-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240809T210000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Haven Social (Hamilton\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with us at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre to enjoy and explore the beauty of creation\, discuss creation care in our community and generally celebrate the summer season. \nLight refreshments will be available. \n\n					\n						\n\n					\n				\n					\n						This event will also feature a book discussion with author\, Leah Reesor-Keller. Around 7PM\, she will be joining us to discuss her recently released book “Tending Tomorrow: Courageous Change for People and Planet.” \n\n\n					\n				Please register (for free)\, using the form below\, to let us know that you’re coming and so that we can contact you about any potential changes to the event related to weather. \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n\n    \n    \n\nCedar Haven Social Registration\n\nRegistration for A Rocha Ontario's Cedar Haven Social event is free! To register\, we ask that you please fill out each required sections of the form below. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca.\n\nYour Name\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\nWould you like to subscribe to A Rocha Ontario's E-Newsletter with the email above?Please select...\nYes\nNo\nAlready subscribed\n\n\nHow many attendees would you like to register?Please select...\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\n8\n9\n10\n\n\nIs this your first time participating in an A Rocha Ontario event or program?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAny questions or comments?\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/cedar-haven-social-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T150000
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CREATED:20240731T182654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T182654Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Day Camp: Hidden Wonders (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Want to rediscover the sense of wonder you had as a child? \nSpend a day having fun with our professional staff biologists\, environmental educators\, and farmers. Learn about the natural world in our watershed as we guide you through activities. \nActivities will include: \n\nMoss walk (did you know the connection between moss & cloud formation?)\nPond exploration (how many different creatures are just a net away?)\nHarvesting veggies from the farm for your lunch\nPreparing lunch & eating together\nNatural dye workshop or bouquet-making workshop with flowers from our farm\n\nPrice includes coffee & tea\, lunch with our farm’s vegetables\, and a take-home of a naturally dyed bandana or bouquet from our farm. \nStaff bios: \n\nCarly is our CSA Farm Coordinator and has been farming for 8 years and she is passionate about the journey from seed to table and has a background in catering farm to table events.\nGrace is one of the Tatalu Conservation Residents at A Rocha. As part of the Environmental Education team\, she loves finding beauty in nature and sharing it with others. She enjoys discovering connections to nature through art\, literature and more.\nJessica has been teaching with the education team at A Rocha for 6 years. She loves the diverse ecosystems to teach and learn from at the BC center\, including forests\, fields\, wetlands and farmlands. Jessica has a M.Ed. in Philosophy of Education specializing in environmental and experiential education\, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Biology. She’s been teaching in the field of environmental and experiential education for over 25 years.\nLanie has been a conservation biologist with A Rocha for 3 years. She has a BSc in Ecological Restoration and is a registered Biologist-in-Training with the College of Applied Biologists. Previously an interpretive guide in regional and provincial parks for over 4 years\, she loves leading experiential guided walks to connect people with nature.\nSandra has coordinated the Farm to Families (F2F) program for the last 8 years. F2F connects under-served families\, children and seniors to hands-on gardening and cooking education\, along with vegetable donations.\n\nReserve your spot here!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/adult-day-camp-hidden-wonders-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha Canada\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Days (Houston\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Kids Nature Days\n\nNature Detectives! Find clues to what plants and animals live in the forest and fields and water near the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston\, BC. \nAges: 6-12 years \nDates: Wednesday\, August 7 and Thursday\, August 8 \nTime: 10 am – 3 pm \nMax 30 kids per day \nCost: $40/day(You can register for one or both days) \nWhere: Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, BC \nInstructions: Bring your own lunch\, snacks\, and water bottle. And dress for the weather – we will be exploring outside rain or shine! \nQuestions? Call 778-642-3897 or email houston.bc@arocha.ca \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our discovery days will include short reflections on Creation Care.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-discovery-days-august-houston-bc/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Northern BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144304
CREATED:20240715T160642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T160642Z
UID:47755-1723021200-1723032000@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Explore Day - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Join our Environmental Education staff and explore a section of forest in the lower east end of Hamilton! \nWe will explore life in the river and life in the forest. We will look for frogs\, learn how to make a nature boat\, spend time hiking\, exploring and playing together! \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \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.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-kings-forest-hamilton-on/
LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144304
CREATED:20240227T212918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T185830Z
UID:45494-1722934800-1723215600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ CMU (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and hat.\nYummy pre-packaged snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process. Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms. 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-cmu-winnipeg-mb-2/
LOCATION:MHC Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144304
CREATED:20240201T014552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T030037Z
UID:45243-1722934800-1723215600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 4 (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 4 (4 days)!  \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \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\, sunscreen 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 or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\nFinancial assistance available. Contact 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/share-the-earth-day-camp-4-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144305
CREATED:20240704T170753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T194501Z
UID:47703-1722452400-1722459600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Farm to Table Dinner Party (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Urban Agriculture Coordinators for a garden party celebrating the good work of the Just Growing Gardens\, and connect with others interested in urban agriculture\, local food production\, and community. \nWe will be gathering at the home of Karen Schlichting and Aiden Enns\, to make use of their gorgeous mosaic tile outdoor pizza oven. We will also share salads and dessert made from food grown at the farm and garden. Please bring a pizza topping to share! (We will have dough\, cheese\, and sauce). \nAll are welcome! Registration is free\, but if you are able\, we suggest bringing a $10 donation to help us cover the costs of food. Please register through Eventbrite below. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/farm-to-table-dinner-party-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:264 Home St. Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, 264 Home St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144305
CREATED:20240717T210751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T211631Z
UID:47775-1722358800-1722362400@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (July 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches. \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 Earthkeepers 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 earthkeeping 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 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the next five months: \n\nJuly 30\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\nNovember 26\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-july-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Northern BC,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144305
CREATED:20240201T014158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T014158Z
UID:45241-1722330000-1722610800@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 3 (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 3 (4 days)!  \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \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\, sunscreen 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 or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\nFinancial assistance available. Contact 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/share-the-earth-day-camp-3-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144305
CREATED:20240227T211908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T212043Z
UID:45490-1722243600-1722610800@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ St Margaret's (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and hat.\nYummy pre-packaged snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process! Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms. 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-st-margarets-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144305
CREATED:20240715T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T132153Z
UID:47765-1722070800-1722085200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Canoe Exploration (Hamilton\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Hamilton’s own Cootes’ Paradise is one of the most biodiverse places in Canada? 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 a General Admission ticket to claim one of the seats in our canoes with local partner Element Canoes by registering below. You may also purchase a “Bring Your Own Canoe” ticket if you would like to attend with your own canoe. \nOpen to young adults (ages 18+). \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.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/canoe-exploration-hamilton-on/
LOCATION:Princess Point Canoe Launch\, 335 Longwood Road North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144305
CREATED:20240227T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T202413Z
UID:45478-1721466000-1721494800@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. \nRSVPExperience 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 \nRSVP: \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n            \n          Volunteer Day RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n          \n          Sorry\, this form is not available.          \n        \n          \n       \n \n\nCloseIf you have any questions\, \ndon’t hesitate to get in touch!×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 \nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-saturday-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-7/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144306
CREATED:20240522T130638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T130638Z
UID:47431-1721466000-1721487600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (July 2024)
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\, 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 2024\, 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-july-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144306
CREATED:20240711T004759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T171317Z
UID:47681-1721383200-1721388600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Fun Dips: Dress(ing) Up Your Dinner! (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about colourful seasonal vegetables? Curious about how to dress up your food? Keen to build some community connections? You’re invited to experience making different fun dips that will enhance your food experience and add a bit more colour to life alongside great conversations. \nEnjoy a site tour of A Rocha Canada’s regenerative farm and heritage site\, harvest some fresh seasonal vegetables and enjoy them with the fun dips. \nFamily friendly – for all ages: \nGeneral Admission – $30 \nChild (3-12 years old) – $15 \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBring a water bottle\, and come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jacket for wet days. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds after the event.\nPlease note that pets are not permitted on the property.\n\n*Note: Event proceeds will go towards our Farm to Families Program\, to provide vegetable donations and subsidized workskhops for under-served adults and children. Thank you for your support! \nFor inquiries\, please email farm.to.families@arocha.ca. \n\n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fun-dips-dress-up-your-dinner-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144306
CREATED:20240527T161523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T161643Z
UID:47463-1721210400-1721314800@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Days (Houston\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Kids Nature Days\n\nNature Detectives! Find clues to what plants and animals live in the forest and fields and water near the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston\, BC. \nAges: 6-12 years \nDates: Wednesday\, July 17 and Thursday\, July 18 \nTime: 10 am – 3 pm \nMax 30 kids per day \nCost: $40/day(You can register for one or both days) \nWhere: Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, BC \nInstructions: Bring your own lunch\, snacks\, and water bottle. And dress for the weather – we will be exploring outside rain or shine! \nQuestions? Call 778-642-3897 or email houston.bc@arocha.ca \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our discovery days will include short reflections on Creation Care.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-discovery-days-july-houston-bc/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Northern BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144306
CREATED:20240227T210712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211459Z
UID:45485-1721034000-1721401200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ Community Roots Resource Centre (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own water bottle\, sunscreen\, and hat.\nYummy pre-packaged snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process! Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms. 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-community-roots-resource-centre-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:Community Roots Resource Centre\, 365 Edelweiss Crescent\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2G 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144306
CREATED:20240201T013432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T013432Z
UID:45239-1721034000-1721401200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 2!  \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \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\, sunscreen 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 or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\nFinancial assistance available. Contact 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/share-the-earth-day-camp-2-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps
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UID:45482-1720429200-1720796400@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ River East (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy pre-packaged snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process! Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms. 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-river-east-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:River East Church\, 755 McLeod Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2K 0B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg
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UID:45235-1720429200-1720796400@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Share the Earth Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Share the Earth Day Camp 1!  \nWe will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \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\, sunscreen 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 or flip flops) \nFor children ages 6 – 12. \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n  \n\nFinancial assistance available. Contact 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/share-the-earth-day-camp-1-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144308
CREATED:20240227T202333Z
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UID:45475-1720256400-1720285200@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. \nRSVPExperience 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 \nRSVP: \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n            \n          Volunteer Day RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n          \n          Sorry\, this form is not available.          \n        \n          \n       \n \n\nCloseIf you have any questions\, \ndon’t hesitate to get in touch!×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 \nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-saturday-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-6/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144309
CREATED:20240612T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T231830Z
UID:47584-1720000800-1720006200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Savory Stories: A Farm-Based Creative Writing Workshop (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a grateful eater curious about writing? An avid reader hungry for community connections? Or a writer whose only culinary skill lies in cooking up metaphors? Regardless of your background\, you’re invited to experience the evocative power of food in this hands-on workshop that will engage all your senses and connect you to each other’s stories. \nEnjoy a site tour of A Rocha Canada’s regenerative farm and heritage site\, and sample some farm-fresh goodies on the way. \nNo prior writing (or cooking!) experience is necessary. An appreciation of food is enough. \nFor ages 16 and up. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBring a water bottle\, and come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, sunscreen and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jacket for wet days. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds after the event.\nPlease note that pets are not permitted on the property.\n\n*Note: Event proceeds will go towards our Farm to Families Program\, to provide vegetable donations and subsidized workskhops for under-served adults and children. Thank you for your support! \nFor inquiries\, please email farm.to.families@arocha.ca. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/savory-stories-creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events
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