BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Rocha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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/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/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/Toronto:20220723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220607T225556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T202935Z UID:39222-1658581200-1658592000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Discovery Day at Cedar Haven DESCRIPTION:Come discover Cedar Haven\nJoin us for a day of learning and exploration at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre: enjoy guided tours and talks that showcase the centre\, our programs and A Rocha’s work of stewardship across the country. \n\nDiscovery Day Schedule\nCome for the entire afternoon\, or for a specific talk — either way\, please sign up below so we know you are coming. We look forward to seeing you at Cedar Haven! \n1:00 pm — Making Connections with Anthony Siegrist (Ontario Director)\nOur new director\, Anthony\, will introduce himself and share a bit about where A Rocha Ontario is headed. Together we’ll reflect on some of the connections that make living in God’s creation so rich and interesting. \n1:45 pm — Nature Lesson with Jacoba Buist (Education Program Coordinator)\nOur kids education is taking off! Jacoba will walk us through a nature lesson\, and share a bit about what makes Cedar Haven programs like Nature Academy and Wild Things day camp so special. (Adults are also encouraged to participate!) \n2:45 pm — Biodiversity Tour with Alan Constant (past Conservation Assistant)\nAlan has spent three summers monitoring species and restoring habitats at Cedar Haven. Come learn more about the species we’re observing and how they are being protected. (And how you can help!) \n3:30 pm — Local Actions Matter with Luke Wilson (CEO of A Rocha Canada)\nThe news overwhelms us about our sick planet. A Rocha focuses on place based conservation and education. Catalyzing hope and community. Luke will be discussing why and how change at the local level can make a world of difference. \n\nSign up Here\nSigning up lets us know you’re coming\, plus we’ll let let you know if there are any shifts in the weather or event updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nWear proper footwear and remember to dress according to the weather.\nFeel free to bring along a picnic lunch or a snack to enjoy with your friends and family.\nWater will be available\, but please bring a water bottle with you.\nA suggested donation of $10 is appreciated to help us keep doing the work we do. (Thanks!) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/discovery-day-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/2022/06/DSC_0051-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220723T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220527T013428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024241Z UID:39613-1658568600-1658577600@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-7/ 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/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Act-Now-Slider-Gradient.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220601T212953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T002031Z UID:39690-1658566800-1658595600@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 conservation project. Details TBD (keep an eye on this page for more in the coming weeks).\nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB\nWHEN: Saturday\, July 23\, 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\, bug spray and sunscreen\, binoculars\n*We may put out a request for additional tools/materials – keep an eye out here or email Graham in case you have something to contribute\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/ 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/Winnipeg:20220718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220404T191659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T184134Z UID:38990-1658134800-1658502000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:[Sold Out] A Rocha Day Camp (Jubilee Mennonite 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-jubilee-mennonite-church-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Jubilee Mennonite Church\, 365 Edelweiss Crescent\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2G 2B6\, 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:20220716T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220527T012601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T024231Z UID:39608-1657963800-1657972800@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-6/ 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/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Act-Now-Slider-Gradient.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220404T191644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T235010Z UID:38926-1657530000-1657897200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp (River East 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-river-east-church-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:River East Church\, 755 McLeod Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2K 0B8\, 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/Toronto:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220321T214439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T202122Z UID:38667-1657530000-1657897200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wild Things Day Camp (Cedar Haven\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Wild Things is a week long day camp that offers hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-12. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games and stories — and encounter real live wild things! Come learn about all the creatures that live at Cedar Haven\, as we explore and play in the fields\, forests\, ponds\, creeks and wetlands. \nThis program runs from 9am – 3pm daily for one week. \nPayment & Registration\nAfter purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form. \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?\n\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. \n\nJoin the List URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wild-things/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/089A94D8-8C41-4FBA-ACA2-638DB22DC6B5_1_105_c.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220217T012305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T191848Z UID:38107-1657530000-1657886400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore More! Kids Nature Camp (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Kids Nature Camp\n\nSpend a week this summer exploring the forests and fields near the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre. Learn about the creatures and plants we encounter and how they play an important role in keeping our air\, water and soil healthy. 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/explore-more-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/PXL_20220525_174728667-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220502T171640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T234902Z UID:39216-1657461600-1657468800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Summer Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Sabbath Hike is a great way to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. So join us for a guided contemplative walk through the Cedar Haven landscape as we engage in the ancient practice of sabbath. \nRSVP\nSpace is limited! Please RSVP below. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-sabbath-hike-cedar-haven-on/ 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/2021/01/DSC00344-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220601T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035841Z UID:39661-1657368000-1657382400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Market Summer Celebration! (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:An afternoon full of fun games\, tasty food\, good community\, an abundance of farm fresh veggies\, and more! \nThe market will be open for regular hours (10-4pm) on July 9th\, with summer celebration festivities starting at noon! Drop by and join us for: \n\nDelicious pizza from the Raving Gamer food truck\nLots of fun lawn games\nFace painting\nShop our selection of local goodies\nLots of summer veggies!\n\nSelf-guided tours will be available for you to enjoy our nature trails and the beauty of the Brooksdale Environmental Centre. See you there! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/market-summer-celebration/ 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/2022/06/ARochaBrooksdale_2020_WB-115-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220527T012108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035839Z UID:39605-1657359000-1657368000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays (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-saturdays-5/ 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/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Act-Now-Slider-Gradient.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220709T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220601T200756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T235255Z UID:39666-1657357200-1657386000@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 taking core samples of trees around the property. No previous skills/experience necessary! (Though basic knowledge of trees is an asset)\nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB\nWHEN: Saturday\, July 9\, 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\, bug spray and sunscreen\, binoculars\n*We may put out a request for additional tools/materials – keep an eye out here or email Graham in case you have something to contribute\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-bec/ 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:20220708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220309T214240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035710Z UID:38448-1657274400-1657299600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:July 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 PERSON and spend time exploring the theme of HOPE 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.\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/july-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_223213619_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220704T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220223T033340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T033340Z UID:38142-1656925200-1657292400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fascinating Forests Summer Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:What is 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. \nSpend the week exploring wildlife and plant ecology\, tracks and signs\, adaptations and the complex system by which all living 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-1-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:20220630T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T181500 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220617T111748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T200417Z UID:39895-1656608400-1656612900@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Talks: Responding to the Groaning of Creation in a Changing Climate DESCRIPTION:Stories of Christian climate activism\, from organizing prayer gatherings to witnessing at the international climate negotiations.\nClimate change is affecting everyone on earth. But so often the solutions feel out of reach. What can “little-old-me” do in the face of such a complex web of global\, interconnected problems? In this A Rocha Talk we’ll hear from people that have used the weight of ecological concerns to fuel action and engagement. Learn how you\, too\, can join in responding to the groaning of creation and the renewal of all things. \nWe will converse with: \n\nLowell Bliss\, a missionary with more than 15 years of experience in mobilizing Christians in climate actions\, the co-funding director of Christian Climate Observers Program (CCOP) and the Climate Intercessors initiative.\nPeter Fargo\, a national park manager turned climate advocate in recent years\, and now the co-founder of Climate Vigil.\nEllie Auton-Strolz\, a former intern at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Centre\, currently studying at UBC. She participated at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow UK last November through CCOP. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/responding-to-groaning-of-creation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Manitoba,Northern BC,Online Programming,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Picture2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220628T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220617T105618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T235203Z UID:39886-1656435600-1656439200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches.\nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earthkeeping at church. Come prepared to share your ideas and to hear what works for others as we build a network of regular people working to care for creation within a local church setting. \nThese online gatherings will take place the last Tuesday of every month at 5 PM – 6 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the next six months: \n\nJune 28\nJuly 26\nAugust 30\nSeptember 27\nOctober 25\nNovember 29\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Manitoba,Northern BC,Online Programming,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113423 CREATED:20220223T033849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T223835Z UID:38178-1656320400-1656601200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Farm Life Summer Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Enter 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 1 may have a different rhythm from Camp 2\, 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- \nContact 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-1-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/Vancouver:20220625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220525T005539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035702Z UID:39519-1656149400-1656158400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays (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-saturdays-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:20220618T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220525T010725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035656Z UID:39523-1655544600-1655553600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays (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-saturdays-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=UTC:20220611T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220519T230003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T192815Z UID:39465-1654941600-1654948800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Goodbye Fry (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Goodbye Fry event where you get to release your own coho salmon into Buck Creek!\nSaturday\, June 11\n10am to 12 noon\n@Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre\, Houston\, BC\n\nActivities for all ages.\nInformation booths\nPrizes URL:https://arocha.ca/event/goodbyefry2022/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NBC-Fish-Release-Event-Facebook-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220604T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220524T235827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T010231Z UID:39493-1654335000-1654344000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-2/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220524T234630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T235135Z UID:39509-1653730200-1653739200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Restoration Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha’s Brooksdale conservation team for a morning of habitat restoration and enhancement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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!! URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturdays/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Restoration-Saturdays.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220528T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220428T225756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T225756Z UID:39311-1653728400-1653757200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Boreal Ecology Centre) - Quadrats DESCRIPTION:WHO: You! We’re looking for willing volunteers with a keen understanding of maps and measurement.\nWHAT: Graham (Conservation Science Coordinator) along with a group of volunteers will be spending the day setting up monitoring sites\, called quadrats\, in various places around The Boreal Ecology Centre property.\nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB\nWHEN: Saturday\, May 28\, arriving between 9 and 10 AM\, departing between 3 and 5 PM\nWHY: See Graham’s recent blog post about quadrats – it’s a great explanation of the importance of quadrats.\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\nEssentials: bag lunch (snacks\, waterbottle etc.)\, work boots and gloves\, bug spray and sunscreen\, binoculars\nOptional (bring it to share if you have it): GPS\, compass\, tape measure\, mallet\, coloured markers and pencils\, tree corer\, any relevant plant/animal ID books\nWe are also looking for donations of rebar and cedar stakes – if you have these items and are willing to part with them\, email Graham. \n\n\nRSVP: Fill out the form below to register. Due to the detailed nature of this project\, we’re looking for up to 5 volunteers. If you have any questions\, don’t’ hesitate to get in touch!\n\nVolunteer Days fill up fast\, so please RSVP to make sure you get a spot! \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/volunteer-day-boreal-ecology-centre-quadrats-2/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMGP0516-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220527T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220528T235900 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220510T225414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T225128Z UID:39381-1653609600-1653782340@arocha.ca SUMMARY:2022 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 “2022 Bird Blitz Houston BC” project on iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2022-bird-blitz-houston-bc \nA Rocha Events: \nFriday\, May 27 \n12:01 am – Let the counting begin. \n6 pm – Duck Pond “Learn to Bird” walk. \nBring your family and meet at the dock at the Duck Pond for this family friendly guided interpretive walk to learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. \nSaturday\, May 28 \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.) \n10 am – 3 pm Birds of a Feather Scavenger Hunt \nVisit the Nature Centre at any time to join in on a Feather Scavenger Hunt and learn all about birds in the Bulkley Valley. \n6 pm – Wrap-up Campfire \nJoin us for a campfire at the Nature Centre to tally the count for the day\, find out who wins the prize for the most species counted and hear stories of birding in the Bulkley Valley by local bird watchers. \n12:00 Midnight – Last records accepted for official count. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/2022-bird-blitz-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Horned-GrebeBy-Jane-Forster-43-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220510T210106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T223843Z UID:39378-1653037200-1653062400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Discover Spring - PD Day Camp (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Discover Spring in Houston. Explore the forest for signs of spring\, make a craft and play games during this hands-on\, interactive camp connecting children with the natural world. Please bring a snack and dress for the weather. We will try to be outside as much as we can. \nTwo Sessions: \n1. 9am to 12pm for Ages 6 to 8 \n2. 1pm to 4pm for Ages 9 to 12 \nCost $20 per session per child. \nLocation: Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature Centre\, Houston BC \nMaximum: 10 children \nInstruction: Dress for the weather. Bring your own snack and water bottle. \nRegister Here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/discover-spring-pd-day-camp-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/2022/05/Audubons-Warbler-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220217T221431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T221431Z UID:38126-1653037200-1653058800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate International Day of Biodiversity! Pro-D Day (Langley Schools) (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:We are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our food\, water\, fuel\, shelter\, medicines\, clothes and energy\, just to name a few. Come and discover with us how we can be a part of the solution of conserving biodiversity!\n\nFor children Grade K – 7.\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 snack (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 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 the registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a camp is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all camp fees will be fully refunded to affected families.   \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 camp\, $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 Pro-D Day! \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. \n— \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/celebrate-international-day-of-biodiversity-pro-d-day-langley-schools-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/2021/10/2021-Hannah-Mae-Henry-Salish-sucker-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515 DTSTAMP:20260427T113424 CREATED:20220422T235049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T235049Z UID:39212-1652486400-1652572799@arocha.ca SUMMARY:John Stott Memorial Birding Day (Manitoba) DESCRIPTION:The John Stott memorial birding day is a global one-day event run by A Rocha on May 14\, 2022 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 14\, 2021 – 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. It will also be valuable to have binoculars. Mark has graciously agreed to lead us on the first couple of hikes to help everyone get their bearings. \nPlease bring your own bag lunch. Snacks will be provided. \nPlease contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n RSVP Here\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n[/modal]\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-memorial-birding-day-manitoba-2/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,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/Vancouver:20220513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113425 CREATED:20220309T213730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T213730Z UID:38446-1652436000-1652461200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:May Art & Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Brooksdale Environmental Centre as you explore contemplative prayer through a variety of art modalities\, including 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: Leah 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***Also please note that since this event falls within the provincial vaccination mandate. Therefore participants will need to show proof of vaccination to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://arocha.ca/event/may-art-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_144162295_107531319831_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113425 CREATED:20220422T194651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T194651Z UID:39201-1652382000-1652389200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Become an iNaturalist (Online) DESCRIPTION:Become an iNaturalist!\nLearn how to use technology to be a citizen scientist and contribute to conservation science research around the world. iNaturalist is a website and app combination that allows you to submit observations of any living thing to a worldwide database right in the field. That’s right ANY LIVING THING – birds\, plants\, fungus\, bugs\, you name it – if it’s alive you can find it. Not only can you explore what others have submitted but you can also use it to help you identify species by pictures and sounds in real time. Learn how to use this powerful tool to observe\, record and report biodiversity in your backyard.\n\nJoin us online for a Zoom meeting on May 12\, 2022 at 7pm to learn all about iNaturalist.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdO6hqDguGta5FPC797spT_cDmCYMlpdn\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/become-an-inaturalist/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Northern BC,Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Rough-Acres-M-B-day-20-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T113425 CREATED:20220225T022202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T022202Z UID:38247-1651827600-1651849200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate International Day of Biodiversity! Pro-D Day (Surrey Schools) (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:We are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our food\, water\, fuel\, shelter\, medicines\, clothes and energy\, just to name a few. Come and discover with us how we can be a part of the solution of conserving biodiversity!\n\nFor children Grade K – 7.\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 snack (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 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 the registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a camp is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all camp fees will be fully refunded to affected families.   \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 camp\, $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 Pro-D Day! \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. \n— \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/celebrate-international-day-of-biodiversity-pro-d-day-surrey-schools-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/2021/10/2021-Hannah-Mae-Henry-Salish-sucker-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR