BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Rocha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221007T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220909T002729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T012832Z UID:40837-1665135000-1665145800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Friday (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\, water\, and weather-appropriate clothing; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-friday-surrey-bc-4/ 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:20221006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221006T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220818T191457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T022202Z UID:40461-1665050400-1665055800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Sustainable-ish Life Group (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, drop-in Sustainable-ish Life Group for adults (kids welcome) every Thursday morning from 10am to 11:30am for 8 weeks starting October 6\, 2022. Bring your own coffee/tea/water and join the conversation about sustainable-ish life hacks and eco-friendly living!   URL:https://arocha.ca/event/sustainableish-life-group-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-3735155-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221004T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220908T223034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T223034Z UID:40808-1664890200-1664901000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Tuesday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for an afternoon 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\, water\, and weather-appropriate clothing; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-tuesday-surrey-bc-3/ 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:20221001T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220710T032941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T035343Z UID:40117-1664616600-1664625600@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! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-34/ 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:20220930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220930T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220818T184612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T022103Z UID:40479-1664564400-1664571600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wild Church at Cedar Haven DESCRIPTION:Ever thought that it would make sense to worship God outside—where the beauty of creation is obvious?\nA Rocha Ontario is happy to partner with two local church leaders to make it happen — Nina Schuurman-Drenth and Rebecca Vendetti. \nJoin us for a family-friendly liturgy of co-worshiping with God’s creation. We’ll gather\, pray\, wander\, contemplate\, and generally delight in the good world God has made. Bring something to sit on and dress for the weather! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wild-church-at-cedar-haven/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_6364-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220908T222935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T222935Z UID:40806-1664285400-1664296200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Tuesday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for an afternoon 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\, water\, and weather-appropriate clothing; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-tuesday-surrey-bc-2/ 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:20220920T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220908T222622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T222802Z UID:40803-1663680600-1663691400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Tuesday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for an afternoon 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\, water\, and weather-appropriate clothing; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-tuesday-surrey-bc/ 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:20220917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220710T030225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201114Z UID:40103-1663407000-1663416000@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. Today we will be planting native reeds and rushes at a nearby wetland we are constructing. \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! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-30/ 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:20220916T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220909T002425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200938Z UID:40831-1663320600-1663331400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Friday (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. Today we will be organizing our native plant nursery for some upcoming restoration projects and removing blackberry from a section of the Brooksdale property. \nThe team will meet at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC). All ages welcome to participate! Please bring your own pair of blackberry-resistant gloves\, water\, and weather-appropriate clothing; tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-friday-surrey-bc/ 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:20220910T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220710T025232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T035720Z UID:40098-1662802200-1662811200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nNote: This event coincides with Volunteer Day\, when we welcome volunteers for projects in other areas\, such as the farm\, grounds\, and heritage buildings. Sign up below if you specifically want to join the restoration work! \n  \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! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-28/ 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:20220910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220715T213703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T231106Z UID:40165-1662800400-1662822000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a day of earth-keeping at Cedar Haven! Learn and connect with other youth who are passionate about the natural word. \nContribute to hands-on conservation projects at Cedar Haven like nest box monitoring\, bumblebee identification\, invasive species removal and so much more! \nFor youth ages 12-16. \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming. If this is your first time to EK Club this year\, please also fill out the registration form. \nBook Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\nComplete Registration Form\nRegistration FormIf 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/earthkeepers-club/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC00786-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220802T232540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T232540Z UID:40272-1662714000-1662829200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Conservation Days - River Survey (Boreal Ecology Centre\, MB) DESCRIPTION:WHAT and WHY: As a follow up to a baseline study conducted by CMU\, we want to continue to monitor the status of the river. By maintaining a stream (pun absolutely intended) of knowledge about the river\, we can learn about the health of the system and the biodiversity it supports. Maintaining an awareness of the Boggy River can also 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 9 (arrive by 8:30 AM) to Saturday\, September 10 (leave by 7 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)\nIf you have monitoring equipment you would like to bring or offer\, please get in touch. \n\n\nRSVP: Fill out the form below to register. If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch!\n\nThe more volunteers we have\, the more work we can do to care for creation together! Make sure to RSVP below. \nRSVP× \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Day RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n\nContact Information\n\nFirst Name \n\n\nLast Name \n\n\n\n\nEmail Address \n\n\nTelephone Number \n\n\nMy phone is a \nmobilelandline\n\n\n\n\nVolunteering\nWhich volunteer day(s) are you RSVP-ing for? \nAugust 6\, 2022 (Boreal Ecology Centre)Sept 9-10 2022 (river survey)\, (Boreal Ecology Centre)\n\nWhat’s your transportation scenario? \nI have a vehicle and can give others ridesI have a vehicle and cannot give ridesI need a ride\n\n\nDo you have any dietary restrictions? (answer for days where meals are provided)  \nVeganVegetarianGluten free (allergy)Dairy free (allergy)Nut free (allergy)Other (specify below)\n\nOther (specify) \n\n\nWhat kind of experience\, knowledge\, or skills are you bringing? (It’s okay to leave this blank – beginners are welcome!) \n\n\nAny additional comments or questions? \n\n\n\n\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for your newsletter!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n\n\n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-days-river-survey-boreal-ecology-centre-mb/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FCC76F22-B8E9-471F-950B-234D31744D63_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220628T220547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T175835Z UID:39951-1662508800-1668211199@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Academy — Fall 2022 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. \n\nRegistering more than one child?\nPurchase Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\nComplete Registration Form\nRegistration FormIf 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-fall-2022/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSC_6832-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220827T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220710T024500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024826Z UID:40090-1661592600-1661601600@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! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-27/ 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:20220825T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220825T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220705T225525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T181948Z UID:39981-1661454000-1661459400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Storytelling Hike (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:WHAT: We will walk for 30-45 minutes\, and then gather in the parking lot for refreshments and to hear some stories from our day camp staff! \nPlease bring a lawn chair for the gathering afterwards. Refreshments provided. \nWHO: Everyone is welcome! \nThe paths are well maintained\, and it is not a strenuous hike\, however it is not wheelchair accessible. Folks with mobility aids can meet us afterwards in the parking lot for refreshments and stories! \nWHERE: Bunn’s Creek \nWe will meet at the parking lot at 365 McIvor St. \nWHEN: Thursday\, August 25\, 7 PM – 8:30 PM \nHike starts promptly at 7:15 \nRSVP×RSVP\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\nHow many people will join us? \nPlease select…12345678910\n\n\nMain Contact Name \n\n\n\nMain Contact Email \n\n\n\n\nEvent \n\n\n\nComments or Questions \n\n\n\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for A Rocha Manitoba’s monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n\n\n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/storytelling-hike-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Bunn’s Creek\, 365 McIvor Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, 365 McIvor AvR2G 1A1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,MB Special Events,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/488649F1-A6C5-4C62-8975-4D4CA160BAB8_1_105_c-e1657038674438.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220404T211706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T201232Z UID:39033-1660989600-1661090400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:[Canceled]A Rocha Discovery Days 2022 (Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, MB) DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED\n\nA Rocha Discovery Days\nA Rocha Discovery Days is an opportunity for people of all ages (including kids and families) to have hands-on experiences of creation at A Rocha’s Boreal Ecology Centre! There will be activities for all ages\, as well as plenty of down time and time to explore (see the draft schedule below!) \n\nMeals and snacks will be provided (Saturday: lunch and supper\, Sunday: breakfast and lunch). You are\, of course\, welcome to bring other snacks and drinks\, either for yourself or to share!\nAttendees will be camping in tents and are required to bring all of their own gear (if this poses a barrier\, do let us know and we can make an arrangement!)\nThere will be indoor access for washrooms\, kitchen/meals\, and hang-out space. The lodge also has a library of creation care books.\nThis event is family friendly!\n\nPayment & Registration\n\nPurchase your tickets through Eventbrite below and fill out the information for all attendees\nThe cost is $35 per participant – this covers the cost of meals\, wear-and-tear on the property\, and programming. Large families can contact us for a discounted family rate.\n\nIf you have any questions about the camp itself\, or about the registration process\, please email us at mb.education@arocha.ca \n \nIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or COVID-19 restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nHealth & Safety\nWe are committed to the health & safety of our participants and families. Here is how we are mitigating the risks related to COVID-19: \n\nGroup sizes will adhere to provincial recommendations.\nHand-washing and sanitizing will remain a priority.\nPlease remain home if you are feeling unwell.\nWe hope to spend much of our time outdoors and in well-ventilated areas.\nA decision about wearing masks will be made in July or August URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-family-camp-2022-boreal-ecology-centre-east-braintree-mb/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Day Camps,Manitoba,MB Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DSC00130-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220526T191800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T191800Z UID:39548-1660554000-1660910400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wilderness Survival Kids Nature Camp (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Kids Nature Camp\n\nSpend a week this summer learning how to survive in the wilderness. Topics will included fire building\, wildlife safety\, shelter building\, edible plants and more! Games\, science lesson\, craft and nature walk daily. Camp takes place at the Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston\, BC. Parents/guardians are invited to a BBQ lunch on the last day. \nAges: 5-12 years \nDates: July 11-15 \nTime: 9am -12 pm \nMax 40 kids per day \nCost: $20/day (includes snack) (You can register for one\, two or all five days!) \nInstructions: Bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather! \nNote: Parents/guardians\, please register for the Friday lunch BBQ if you plan on attending (max 2 people per family). You need to add a ticket to your order so we can plan for numbers. Thanks! \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wilderness-survival-kids-nature-camp/ 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/2022/05/Black-bear-Fulton-by-CV-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220404T191603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T231738Z UID:38996-1660554000-1660748400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp (CMU\, Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha day camp offers hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-11. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games\, stories\, and outdoor exploration! Come learn about flora and fauna as we play\, wander\, and wonder at creation! \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \nYou can sign up for one day\, two days\, or all three days! \n\nKids ages 6-11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nPayment & Registration\n\nPlease (1) purchase your ticket(s) through Eventbrite below\, and then (2) follow the instructions to complete the registration form below!\nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. (Enter the code at the top of the box where it says Enter Promo Code in blue writing before you select your ticket.)\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister HereIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or COVID-19 restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nHealth & Safety\nWe are committed to the health & safety of our participants and their families. Here is how we are mitigating the risks related to COVID-19: \n\nThis is an outdoor program — each day will be spent in the open air or under a well-ventilated tent (but mostly outside!)\nGroup sizes will adhere to provincial recommendations.\nMasking is mandatory when physical distancing is difficult to maintain.\nHand-washing and sanitizing will remain a priority.\nPlease keep your camper home for the day if they feel unwell. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-cmu-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Canadian Mennonite University\, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MB-ENews-Banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220813T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220709T214557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024150Z UID:40076-1660383000-1660392000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\nNote: This event coincides with Volunteer Day\, when we welcome volunteers for projects in other areas\, such as the farm\, grounds\, and heritage buildings. Sign up below if you specifically want to join the restoration work! \n  \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! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-9/ 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:20220812T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220812T230000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220720T191314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T193034Z UID:39226-1660336200-1660345200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Consider the Heavens - Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening at Cedar Haven under the stars.\nJoin us around the campfire for a family-friendly time of community and stargazing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket\, a flashlight\, and dress appropriately for the weather. Hot chocolate and s’mores will be available! \nSuggested donations of $10 are welcome at the door. \nIf the forecast calls for rain\, the event will be pushed to Saturday\, August 13. Please check back to this page before the event for updates. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/consider-the-heavens-stargazing-2/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC_0060-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220309T214902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035911Z UID:38451-1660298400-1660323600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:August 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 enjoy the beauty of the Brooksdale Environmental Centre as we spend time exploring themes dealing with creation and contemplation. There will be ample time for solitude as you enjoy the peace and beauty of A Rocha’s 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.\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/august-contemplative-prayer-retreat-2/ 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/2022/03/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_240422599_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220811 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220527T185751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T234234Z UID:39622-1660089600-1660175999@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Streamkeepers (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:ZoAnn Morton from the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation will be at the Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre during open hours on Wed. Aug 10. Come learn more about streams\, salmon\, insects and what streamkeepers are doing around the province to care for our salmon! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/streamkeepers-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Streamkeepers-016.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220404T191614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T231625Z UID:38992-1659949200-1660316400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp (St. Margaret's Anglican Church\, Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha day camp provides hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-11. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games\, stories\, and outdoor exploration! Come learn about flora and fauna as we play\, wander\, and wonder at creation! \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nPayment & Registration\n\nPlease (1) purchase your ticket(s) through Eventbrite below\, and then (2) follow the instructions to complete the registration form below!\nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. (Enter the code at the top of the box where it says Enter Promo Code in blue writing before you select your ticket.)\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister HereIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or COVID-19 restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nHealth & Safety\nWe are committed to the health & safety of our participants and their families. Here is how we are mitigating the risks related to COVID-19: \n\nThis is an outdoor program — each day will be spent in the open air or under a well-ventilated tent (but mostly outside!)\nGroup sizes will adhere to provincial recommendations.\nMasking is mandatory when physical distancing is difficult to maintain.\nHand-washing and sanitizing will remain a priority.\nPlease keep your camper home for the day if they feel unwell. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-st-margarets-anglican-church-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MB-ENews-Banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235930 CREATED:20220223T033546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T033546Z UID:38145-1659949200-1660316400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fascinating Forests Summer Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Explore the secrets of the living community in the forest–giant trees\, wildlife and plants! Discover how they are all connected.\nWhat’s it like to be a tree? Do you know they thrive in communities like we do? Get to know the quiet giants of the forest through the senses\, ecological games and science. Spend the week exploring wildlife and plant ecology\, tracks and signs\, adaptations\, and the complex system by which all things in an ecosystem are connected. Discover all the different types of trees and understand how they serve different purposes in our interconnected world. Learn how trees impact the animal world\, and humans too! Come\, explore and have a “tree-mendous” week! \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, gloves\, boots and rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please–you need your hands free!)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2022 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s 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 Spring Day Camp! \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. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \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/fascinating-forests-summer-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister51.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235931 CREATED:20220625T222942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024605Z UID:39948-1659778200-1659787200@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! \n  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays-8/ 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/Winnipeg:20220806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235931 CREATED:20220802T230055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T220045Z UID:40276-1659776400-1659805200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Conservation Saturday (Boreal Ecology Centre\, MB) DESCRIPTION:WHO: You! We’re looking for willing volunteers who care about creation and nature conservation. Skills and knowledge are an asset\, but all are welcome!\nWHAT: Graham (Conservation Science Coordinator) will be leading the group in a forest biodiversity monitoring day. We have several permanent monitoring sites set up and would like to record plant biodiversity for them. We will be starting from 1×1m quadrats and expanding outwards recording samples of herbs\, shrubs\, and then more detailed stem mapping of trees.\nExperience identifying Manitoba plants is an asset but not required to participate.\n \nThis work is meant to accomplish a couple of things:\n1. Set a baseline understanding of the biodiversity of the forest\n2. Determine the health of the forest (do we see lots of thriving species or less so)\n3. Observe how the forest is changing\, understanding the succession is part of a healthy forest we want to see how the forest is growing and changing\n\n\n\nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB\nWHEN: Saturday\, August 6\, 2022\, arriving between 9 and 10 AM\, departing between 3 and 5 PM\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\nEssentials: bag lunch (including snacks\, water bottle etc.)\, work boots and gloves\, good clothes for walking and being outdoors\, bug spray and sunscreen\, binoculars\n\n\nRSVP: Fill out the form below to register. If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch!\n\nThe more volunteers we have\, the more work we can do to care for creation together! Make sure to RSVP below. \nRSVP× \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Day RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\nFirst Name \n\n\n\nLast Name \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Address \n\n\n\nTelephone Number \n\n\n\nMy phone is a \nmobilelandline\n\n\n\n\nVolunteering\n\nWhich volunteer day(s) are you rsvp-ing for? \nApril 30 (Boreal Ecology Centre)May 28 (Boreal Ecology Centre)\n\n\nWhat’s your transportation scenario? \nI have a vehicle and can give others ridesI have a vehicle and cannot give ridesI need a ride\n\n\n\nWhich areas do you have some experience/knowledge in? \nRemoving invasive speciesMonitoring sites (maps\, measurement)WeedingSite MaintenanceSpecies identification\n\n\nOther knowledge/experience (please specify) \n\n\n\nAny additional comments or questions? \n\n\n\n\n\nSign me up to your newsletter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n\n\n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-saturday-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-2/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/appeal-followup-e1654102231583.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235931 CREATED:20220526T211010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T234155Z UID:39570-1659700800-1659787200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Buck Creek Yard Sale (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Yard Sale Fundraiser\nDonate your new or used items and come shop as well! All proceeds support the Nature Centre!\n\nThurs. Aug 4 – Drop off donated items 12pm – 6 pm at the nature centre\nFri. Aug 5 – Sale from 12pm – 7 pm\nSat. Aug 6 – Sale from 8am -12 pm\nLocation: Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature Centre\, Houston BC \nCash Only URL:https://arocha.ca/event/yard-sale-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220510_162506-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235931 CREATED:20220404T191624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T233714Z UID:38994-1659430800-1659711600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp (Many Rooms Church Community\, Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha day camp provides hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-11. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games\, stories\, and outdoor exploration! Come learn about flora and fauna as we play\, wander\, and wonder at creation! \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nPayment & Registration\n\nPlease (1) purchase your ticket(s) through Eventbrite below\, and then (2) follow the instructions to complete the registration form below!\nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. (Enter the code at the top of the box where it says Enter Promo Code in blue writing before you select your ticket.)\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister HereIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or COVID-19 restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nHealth & Safety\nWe are committed to the health & safety of our participants and their families. Here is how we are mitigating the risks related to COVID-19: \n\nThis is an outdoor program — each day will be spent in the open air or under a well-ventilated tent (but mostly outside!)\nGroup sizes will adhere to provincial recommendations.\nMasking is mandatory when physical distancing is difficult to maintain.\nHand-washing and sanitizing will remain a priority.\nPlease keep your camper home for the day if they feel unwell. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-many-rooms-church-community-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Many Rooms Church Community\, 480 Spence St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2R7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MB-ENews-Banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235931 CREATED:20220223T034251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T010615Z UID:38176-1659430800-1659711600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Farm Life Summer Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:*FULL* Please join waitlist or check out Farm Life Camp 1 June 27-30!\nEnter into the daily hands-on rhythms of life on a farm: growing food and caring for animals\, as well as the ecosystems around us!\nJoin us for our Farm Life Day Camp! We will spend every day outdoors\, participating in all the daily farm and field activities around A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover connections to life in our ecosystems! \nNote: Camp 2 may have a different rhythm from Camp 1\, depending on the seasonal work that needs to be done. You can sign up for both camps if you feel this unique experience would be beneficial and enjoyable for your child.  \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s 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 and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Summer Day Camp! \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. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \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/farm-life-summer-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggs-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220728T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T235931 CREATED:20220615T191633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T192914Z UID:39830-1659034800-1659040200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Intro to Urban Permaculture (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what you can do to address climate change and biodiversity loss in your own yard? \nIf so\, you are invited to Scott’s yard for an introduction to urban permaculture design from Paul Kruse and Heather Unger from Northern Grove Tree Service. \n \nPermaculture provides a big-picture perspective\, using nature’s patterns and rules as a basis for designing your home\, backyard garden\, business\, community commons\, and municipal streets and parkways. It’s a systematic\, regenerative approach that tackles big problems –and solves them – with sweeping effects. ~ Verge Permaculture \n\n \nWe will hear about basic concepts such as swales and guilds\, and key principles of permaculture\, and get to see some design elements in action taking form in Scott’s front yard! We hope to have an opportunity for you to get your hands dirty too! \nJoin us at 7:00pm at 215 Canora street. Snacks and Beverages will be provided. \nRSVP HERE\n×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 URL:https://arocha.ca/event/intro-to-urban-permaculture-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:215 Canora St\, 215 Canora St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,MB Special Events,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Resized-20220611-111717-e1655308185852.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR