BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Rocha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230316T162214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T201514Z UID:42965-1686268800-1686527999@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Be Not Afraid / Consider The Lilies 2023 DESCRIPTION:Consider the Lilies 2023 is our first annual conference for Christians and church leaders in and around Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, who want to learn about\, discuss\, workshop\, and commit to creation care. Consider the Lilies is partnering with Be Not Afraid\, a St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Theological Consultation on Climate Change. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/be-not-afraid-consider-the-lilies-2023/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Special Events,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Consider-the-Lillies-layer-slider-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230524T185122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T185122Z UID:43610-1686250800-1686254400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:God's Canvas: Biblical Images of Creation Care (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or online for a 6-part series on Biblical images of creation care.\nWhen: Weekly on Thursdays* at 7pm – June 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and July 6 and 12* (note that July 12 is a Wednesday) \nHosted by Joseph McDaniel\, Summer Conservation Scientist for A Rocha Northern BC \nLocated at the Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature Centre\, Houston\, BC\, 3125 Hwy 16 W \nIt’s free\, but please sign up here to RSVP/Zoom link: https://forms.gle/uvENe2Sc6QXdgoHA6 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/gods-canvas/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC,Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-09-16-11.50.17-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230322T231248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T231248Z UID:43078-1685784600-1685793600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-39/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230328T144545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T155924Z UID:43156-1685214000-1685223000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Call from Creation (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join the A Rocha community for a time of inspiration and connection\, as we raise funds to enhance our conservation work in Ontario. The renowned eco-theologian Steven Bouma-Prediger will be our speaker. Music\, dessert\, A Rocha updates\, and lively conversation will top off the evening. \nUpdate: We are now offering free admission to this event. If you have already purchased a ticket and would like a refund\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nGet Tickets Below! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/call-from-creation-hamilton-on/ LOCATION:Benediction Church\, 705 Main St E\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 1K8 CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CFC-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230324T191516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T191516Z UID:43112-1685181600-1685206800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:May Contemplative Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:A one day mini-retreat designed to help you connect with God\, creation and your truest self through solitude\, prayer\, and shared liturgy. \nWe will meet in A Rocha’s lovely guesthouse and spend time exploring various contemplative practices together. There will also be ample time for solitude as you enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Brooksdale property. \nA farm-fresh lunch and yummy snacks will be provided. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \nLeah is a trained spiritual director\, retreat leader and Co-founder of A Rocha Canada. \nCost: $85.00\nSpace is limited to 10 people so register early.\nPlease note\nCurious to find out more? You can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/may-contemplative-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSCF1360-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230103T003503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T003503Z UID:42046-1685179800-1685188800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-51/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T000100 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T235900 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230518T180038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T181959Z UID:43556-1685059260-1685231940@arocha.ca SUMMARY:2023 Bird Blitz (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join local birders to count as many species of birds as we can in a 48 hour period. Count birds at your feeders\, on your walks\, during your activities or at an official A Rocha event and report them to the “2023 Bird Blitz Houston BC” project on iNaturalist: https://inaturalist.ca/projects/2023-houston-birdblitz \nA Rocha Events: \nFriday\, May 26 \n12:01 am – Let the counting begin. \n7 pm – Beginner Birdwatcher Walk \nBring your family and meet at the dock at the Houston Duck Pond for this family friendly guided interpretive walk to learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. \nSaturday\, May 27 \n7 am – Bird Nerds Unite \nBirders meet at the Nature Centre to create teams and coordinate locations for the day. (The team with the most recorded species will win a prize.) \n6 pm – Wrap-up Campfire \nJoin us for an appetizer potluck and campfire at the Nature Centre to tally the count for the day\, find out who wins the prize for the most species counted and hear stories of birding in the Bulkley Valley by local bird watchers. \n12:00 Midnight – Last records accepted for official count. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/2023-bird-blitz-houston-bc-2/ 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/2023/05/20220528_080729-Birdblitz-Keegstras-field-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230103T003400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T003400Z UID:42044-1684575000-1684584000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-50/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230217T160108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T160403Z UID:42459-1683968400-1683990000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (May Meeting) DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a day of earth-keeping at Cedar Haven! Learn and connect with other youth who are passionate about the natural world. \nContribute to hands-on conservation projects at Cedar Haven like nest box monitoring\, bumblebee identification\, invasive species removal and so much more! There will opportunity to develop your scientific observation and identification skills\, as well as learn from experts in the field. \nOpen to youth ages 12-16. No experience required to participate! \n Join in and earn 5 volunteer hours towards your high-school community involvement. \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming. If this is your first time to the EarthKeepers Club this year\, please also fill out the registration form. \n\n \n Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-may-meeting/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EKW-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230514 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230316T164444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T164444Z UID:42980-1683936000-1684022399@arocha.ca SUMMARY:John Stott Memorial Birding Day 2023 (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:The John Stott memorial birding day is a global one-day event run by A Rocha on May 13\, 2023 to commemorate and celebrate A Rocha’s great friend and supporter John Stott’s legacy as a theologian\, pastor and birdwatcher in his centenary year. Whether you are a novice or an expert birder\, we invite you to join friends old and new to head into the great outdoors and enjoy the birds wherever you are in God’s good creation. For more information on this day check out the John Stott Birding Day website. \nA Rocha Manitoba will be heading out to the Boreal Ecology Centre for the day to do some recreational birding\, have an outdoor picnic lunch together\, and walk the trails.  \nWhen: May 13\, 2023 – 9 am – 5 pm (although you are welcome to come earlier!)\nWhere: Boreal Ecology Centre (East Braintree\, MB) \nOur aim will be to walk as many of the trails on the property as we can\, so be sure to come equipped with proper hiking gear. This includes layers\, waterproof hiking shoes or boots\, hiking poles\, and backpack. Binoculars are also an asset – bring a pair if you have them. \nPlease bring your own bag lunch. Snacks will be provided. \nPlease RSVP so we know how many folks to expect! \nRSVP×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]Close URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-memorial-birding-day-manitoba-2023/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Volunteer Days,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/169355152_737470370298356_6854397200204095157_n1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230417T154942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T125946Z UID:43265-1683381600-1683403200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk\, Potluck Supper\, and Evening Program (Ottawa/Gatineau\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Annual Wild Flower Walk\, Potluck Supper\, and Evening Program! \nIf you are unable to the afternoon activities\, feel free to join us for supper and the evening program. \nSchedule:\n2:30 pm Wildflower Walk \nJoin us in Gatineau Park for a walk along the Lauriault Trail. Features of this trail include spring wildflowers\, Mulvihill Lake\, a view of the Ottawa Valley\, a waterfall\, and the ruins at the Mackenzie King Estate. Meet at 264 Kingsmere any time after 2:00 pm for a 2:30 pm departure time for the walk (for directions or for a ride please send an e-mail to: paul.heintzman@arocha.ca ). \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper \nPlease RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Creation Care Survey Description and Results with Rick Faw \nLast fall\, A Rocha and Tearfund surveyed young Christians about climate\, nature\, and faith. The results are in! Rick Faw\, Education Director for A Rocha Canada\, will join us virtually to describe the survey and present the results of this recent survey. \nAs the garden season is fast approaching\, we will also conclude the evening with a garden blessing. \nPlease RSVP paul.heintzman@arocha.ca to let us know if you will be attending and what you will be bringing for the potluck supper.\nIf you would like to review your knowledge of wildflowers before the walk\, you can watch Monique’s online presentation from two years ago. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/annual-wildflower-walk-potluck-supper-and-evening-program-ottawa/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ottawa-Wildflower-Walk.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230102T212501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T212501Z UID:42040-1683365400-1683374400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-48/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230410 CREATED:20230413T235053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T235053Z UID:43311-1683277200-1683298800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Our Ecosystems Pro-D Day (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for Explore Our Ecosystems Pro-D Day on May 5 (Surrey School District)!\nVenture into the various ecosystems in the Tatalu River (Little Campbell River) watershed! Get to know your ‘neighbours’ up close and personal and discover what is so fascinating about them! \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (attending kindergarten this school year)\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: covered shoes / boots\, hat\, sunscreen and rain jacket. (No umbrellas\, please–you need your hands free!)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, hearty lunch & water bottle.\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! \n If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information and we will consider your request on a case by case basis.  \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. \nThank you so much for your support! We look forward to seeing your child / children at our Pro-D Day! \n— \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. \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms.  \n \n\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/explore-our-ecosystems-pro-d-day-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_7227.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230329T141836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T141836Z UID:43097-1682863200-1682870400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Sabbath Hike for the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. Together\, we will engage in the ancient practice of sabbath by going on a guided contemplative walk through the beautiful Cedar Haven landscape. \nRSVP BELOW\nPlease RSVP to receive notification of possible weather-related changes to this event. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-sabbath-hike/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_0762-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230209T215411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T215411Z UID:42436-1682760600-1682769600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-32/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230324T192205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T234436Z UID:43106-1682676000-1682701200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:April Art & Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty and serenity of A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre as you explore contemplative prayer through SoulCollage. Your time will also include morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, as well as access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens\, prayer chapel and heritage guesthouse. \nYour facilitators: Leah Kostamo & Maryanne Balzer \nLeah is a trained spiritual director and retreat leader. Maryanne is a certified SoulCollage facilitator. \nCurious to find out more? \nYou can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/april-art-and-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSCF2925-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230411T141852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T141852Z UID:43267-1682265600-1682269200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday Service (Ottawa\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Sing\, pray and reflect on creation care!\nThe Trinity Anglican’s Connect Service and A Rocha Ottawa are hosting Good Seed Sunday Service on April 23rd\, 2023 at 4PM. Join us at the Trinity Anglican Church (1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa) for a time to celebrate and care for creation following Earth Day! For additional information\, please contact paul.heintzman@arocha.ca. \nAbout A Rocha\nA Rocha is an international Christian organization which\, inspired by God’s love\, engages in scientific research\, environmental education\, community-based conservation projects and sustainable agriculture. \nAbout Good Seed Sunday\nHeld on the Sunday following Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is a time for Christians across Canada to honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. Find out more here. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-service-ottawa/ LOCATION:Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Good-Seed-Sunday-Service.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230315T153928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T154118Z UID:42539-1682168400-1682175600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Permaculture Workshop (Guelph\, ON) DESCRIPTION:How can we better care for creation in those little spaces close to home? One way is an approach known as “permaculture.”\nIf you’re interested in learning the basics or thinking more specifically about how permaculture might be useful in your space\, join us on April 22 in Guelph\, ON. Yes\, that’s Earth Day! And\, yes\, that’s springtime! The two hour outdoor workshop will be led by Paul and Amanda Hildebrand from Grounded Hope Consulting and will include a tour of their urban backyard and a guided time of reflection to help you think about opportunities in your own space. The workshop is free and space is limited\, so sign up early. \nRegister Below!\nPlease note that registration is required as space is limited. The exact location of the event will be emailed to you (upon registration) on the morning of the event. Please reach out to ontario@arocha.ca if you have any questions. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/introduction-to-permaculture-workshop/ LOCATION:Guelph\, ON CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230222T175827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T180529Z UID:42641-1682168400-1682175600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Earth Day - Buck Creek Clean Up (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Buck Creek Clean Up – Earth Day Event\nApril 22\, 2023: starts at 1 pm (campfire to follow)\nJoin us for the perfect Earth Day activity – cleaning the garbage from the banks of Buck Creek to prevent it from washing to the ocean during spring run off.\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. Gloves and bags provided.\nMeet at Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature Centre. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earth-day-buck-creek-clean-up-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_20220611_104559_edit_283688161267126-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230102T212400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T212400Z UID:42038-1682155800-1682164800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-47/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230405T223454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T191811Z UID:43282-1681990200-1681999200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Survey Launch Luncheon (Greater Toronto\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to engage today’s youth and young adults? \nYoung Christians desperately want to stand with the Church on climate change. 92% of young Canadians surveyed stated that they believe caring for creation is an essential act of discipleship. They also believe it is an essential aspect of the Church’s mission. \n“The original and most basic task of humans is to glorify God and creation care is a big part of that.” – Survey Respondent \nJoin us on April 20th and gather with other Christian leaders to hear more about the results of our Canada-wide survey and how Tearfund and A Rocha want to come alongside church leadership to seize this opportunity for both the Gospel and our planet. \nJoin us in person or online to network\, ask questions and discuss opportunities on this topic\, or sign up to watch online. \n\nApril 20th – Toronto @ Tyndale or Online\n\nLunch will be provided free of charge for all in-person attendees. Doors open at 11:30 am. Live-stream begins at 1:00 pm. \nConfirmed Speakers: \n\nKatharine Hayhoe – Christian Climate Scientist\nMeisha Watson – Host & Executive Producer at Crossroads Media\nJosephine Munywoki – Executive Director\, Fadhili Trust\nJoe Welty  – Sr. Pastor at Crossroads MB Church\nRyan Murray  – Youth Director\, The Meeting Place\nLauren Ens – CMU Student\nPhil Reilly – National Director of Development and Mobilization\, Tearfund Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister (for In-Person or Online) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/survey-launch-luncheon-toronto/ LOCATION:Tyndale University\, 3377 Bayview Ave\, North York\, Ontario\, M2M 3S4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,ON Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tearfund-Survey-Launch-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230405T222110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T191238Z UID:43277-1681903800-1681912800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Survey Launch Luncheon (Vancouver\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to engage today’s youth and young adults? \nYoung Christians desperately want to stand with the Church on climate change. 92% of young Canadians surveyed stated that they believe caring for creation is an essential act of discipleship. They also believe it is an essential aspect of the Church’s mission. \n“The original and most basic task of humans is to glorify God and creation care is a big part of that.” – Survey Respondent \nJoin us on April 19th and gather with other Christian leaders to hear more about the results of our Canada-wide survey and how Tearfund and A Rocha want to come alongside church leadership to seize this opportunity for both the Gospel and our planet. \nJoin us in person or online to network\, ask questions and discuss opportunities on this topic\, or sign up to watch online. \n\nApril 19th – Vancouver @ Tenth Church or Online\n\nLunch will be provided free of charge for all in-person attendees. Doors open at 11:30 am. Live-stream begins at 1:00 pm. \nConfirmed Speakers: \n\nKatharine Hayhoe – Christian Climate Scientist\nMeisha Watson – Host & Executive Producer at Crossroads Media\nJosephine Munywoki – Executive Director\, Fadhili Trust\nJoe Welty  – Sr. Pastor at Crossroads MB Church\nRyan Murray  – Youth Director\, The Meeting Place\nLauren Ens – CMU Student\nPhil Reilly – National Director of Development and Mobilization\, Tearfund Canada\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister (for In-Person or Online) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/survey-launch-luncheon-vancouver-bc/ LOCATION:Tenth Church\, 11 W 10th Ave\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Y 1R5\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Online Programming,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tearfund-Survey-Launch-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230624 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230202T164023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T164455Z UID:42304-1681862400-1687564799@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Academy - Spring 2023 DESCRIPTION:An outdoor school for hands-on science\, wilderness skills\, gardening\, and child-led nature exploration. 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. \nJoin the ListCan't register right now?\nMaybe… \n\nThe program is full\nThe days don’t work with your schedule\nThe cost of the program is a barrier\nRegistration isn’t open yet\, but you want to know when it does!\n\nWhatever the reason\, the more interest we have in a program\, the more likely we will run it. Please join the interest list and tell us why you cannot register today. \nJoin the List URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-academy-spring-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSC_6832-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230418T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230330T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T224112Z UID:43188-1681817400-1681826400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Survey Launch Luncheon (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to engage today’s youth and young adults? \nYoung Christians desperately want to stand with the Church on climate change. 92% of young Canadians surveyed stated that they believe caring for creation is an essential act of discipleship. They also believe it is an essential aspect of the Church’s mission. \n“The original and most basic task of humans is to glorify God and creation care is a big part of that.” – Survey Respondent \nJoin us on April 18th and gather with other Christian leaders to hear more about the results of our Canada-wide survey and how Tearfund and A Rocha want to come alongside church leadership to seize this opportunity for both the Gospel and our planet. \nJoin us in person or online to network\, ask questions and discuss opportunities on this topic\, or sign up to watch online. \n\nApril 18th – Winnipeg – @ Canadian Mennonite University or Online\n\nLunch will be provided free of charge for all in-person attendees. Doors open at 11:30 am. Live-stream begins at 1:00 pm. \nConfirmed Speakers: \n\nKatharine Hayhoe – Christian Climate Scientist\nMeisha Watson – Host & Executive Producer at Crossroads Media\nJosephine Munywoki – Executive Director\, Fadhili Trust\nJoe Welty  – Sr. Pastor at Crossroads MB Church\nRyan Murray  – Youth Director\, The Meeting Place\nLauren Ens – CMU Student\nPhil Reilly – National Director of Development and Mobilization\, Tearfund Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister (for In-Person or Online) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/survey-launch-luncheon/ LOCATION:Canadian Mennonite University – South Campus\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,MB Special Events,Online Programming,Special Events,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tearfund-Survey-Launch-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230102T212225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T205636Z UID:42034-1680946200-1680955200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-45/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230217T155953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T160439Z UID:42457-1680944400-1680966000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (April Meeting) DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a day of earth-keeping at Cedar Haven! Learn and connect with other youth who are passionate about the natural world. \nContribute to hands-on conservation projects at Cedar Haven like nest box monitoring\, bumblebee identification\, invasive species removal and so much more! There will opportunity to develop your scientific observation and identification skills\, as well as learn from experts in the field. \nOpen to youth ages 12-16. No experience required to participate! \n Join in and earn 5 volunteer hours towards your high-school community involvement. \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming. If this is your first time to the EarthKeepers Club this year\, please also fill out the registration form. \n\n \n Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-april-meeting/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EKW-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230222T191028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T170629Z UID:42649-1680526800-1680796800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Break Nature Camp (Houston BC) DESCRIPTION:Learn what creatures are doing in the spring\, search for birds\, bugs and other creatures and find out how you can help them along on their spring time journey. Spend your spring break exploring the forests and fields near the Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre! \nTwo Sessions \n1. March 28-31: Ages 5-8\, 9am to 12pm daily \n2. April 3-6: Ages 9-12\, 1pm to 4pm daily \nMax 10 kids per day \nCost: $20/day (You can register for one\, two or all four days!) \nInstructions: Bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather! A simple snack will be provided but feel free to pack your own as well! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-break-nature-camp-houston-bc-2/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSCF7197-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230102T210922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T211138Z UID:42022-1680341400-1680350400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-44/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230328T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230222T190645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T191045Z UID:42646-1679994000-1680264000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Spring Break Nature Camp (Houston BC) DESCRIPTION:Learn what creatures are doing in the spring\, search for birds\, bugs and other creatures and find out how you can help them along on their spring time journey. Spend your spring break exploring the forests and fields near the Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre! \nTwo Sessions \n1. March 28-31: Ages 5-8\, 9am to 12pm daily \n2. April 3-6: Ages 9-12\, 1pm to 4pm daily \nMax 10 kids per day \nCost: $20/day (You can register for one\, two or all four days!) \nInstructions: Bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather! A simple snack will be provided but feel free to pack your own as well! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-break-nature-camp-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PXL_20220304_175433643-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230325T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T230411 CREATED:20230102T210748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T212136Z UID:42019-1679736600-1679745600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nGet your hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs\, removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English ivy) and much more. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of gloves and water; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-43/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR