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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182650 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182651 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:20260427T182652 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:20260427T182652 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:20260427T182652 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220430T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220302T221936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T011507Z UID:38257-1651309200-1651338000@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\, April 30\, 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/ 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:20220427T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220323T192115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T235115Z UID:38773-1651086000-1651093200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Northern BC Supporter Appreciation Night (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Let’s Connect!\nJoin us for an evening of sharing\, socializing and supporter appreciation on Wednesday\, April 27. Our Northern BC crew is visiting Brooksdale this week and they would be thrilled to connect with you while we are in town! \nPurpose: Supporter Appreciation\, hosted by Cindy Verbeek\, NBC Project Coordinator – to acknowledge\, appreciate and touch base with those who live in the lower mainland but support the Northern BC (Houston) project through prayer and finances.\nWhat: Desserts & drinks\, presentation of the work in the north\, time to catch up and socialize.\nWhere: Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, Surrey\, BC\nDate: Wednesday\, April 27th\, 2022\nTime: 7-9 pm\n(7:00 drinks & desserts\, 7:30 presentation\, 8-9 socializing)\n\nSee you there! If you have any questions\, please email Cindy at cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/northern-bc-supporter-appreciation-night/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PA054535-X2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220217T005250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T235137Z UID:38100-1650650400-1650657600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Buck Creek Clean Up/Earth Day (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Buck Creek Clean Up – Earth Day Event\nApril 22: starts at 6 pm (campfire to follow)\nJoin us for the perfect Earth Day activity – cleaning the garbage from the banks of Buck Creek to prevent it from washing to the ocean during spring run off.\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. Gloves and bags provided.\nMeet at Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earth-day-buck-creek-cleanup/ 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/2022/02/EE-Pitch-In-Felicity-Michelle-Cindy-2021-04-22-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220225T001847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T214840Z UID:38229-1650618000-1650639600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wondrous Water Cycles Pop-Up Camp DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a good place to send your kids for the PD Day\, our Pop-Up Camp may be the perfect place! \n\nWHAT: A day for kids to learn about the water cycle\, go pond dipping\, and get to know creation! During this day-long event\, campers will learn about the science of water and the water cycle\, go pond dipping\, play games\, do a craft project\, and eat a yummy snack!\nWHERE: Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg (behind CMU’s South Campus building)\nWHEN: April 22\, 9 AM to 3 PM\nWHO: Kids ages 6-11\nHOW MUCH: $30 per camper (use code POPUP10 to receive a 10% discount if registering more than 1 camper and/or registering for more than one pop-up camp event!)\nWHAT TO BRING: waterbottle\, bag lunch\, weather appropriate clothing (rain boots\, rain jacket)\n\nWe strongly recommend that your camper brings and wears a mask for this event\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two step process. You are not fully registered until both steps have been completed. \nStep 1: Pay for the ticket(s) through Eventbrite (below). This should be done first to ensure there is space available.\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \nStep 2: Fill out the registration page by clicking on the red register button below. You can register multiple children at once. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here×Register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Manitoba Day Camp Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n\nCloseIf the camp you would like to register for is full\, please add your name to the waitlist here and you will be notified if any spots open up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wondrous-water-cycles-pop-up-camp/ LOCATION:MHC Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220625 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220210T000156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T233908Z UID:37939-1650240000-1656115199@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Nature Academy (Spring 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*If you are registering more than one child\, click the blue “Enter promo code” button at the top of the tickets page and enter FAM10 for a 10% discount on your order! (If you are having trouble finding it\, feel free to email us at nature.academy@arocha.ca for support before paying as we are unable to provide refunds regarding this after payment is complete.) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FORM×\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nNature Academy Registration\n\n\nStudent Information\nGeneral Information\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\nDate of Birth\n\n\nAgePlease select...\n4\n5\n6\n7\n8\n9\n10\n11\n12\n13\n\n\nHome Address\n\n\nPlease upload a picture of the student so we can get to know them before they arrive!\n*This photo will not be used in any A Rocha marketing or media.\n\n\n\n\nMedical Information\n\nOHIP Number\n\n\nFamily Doctor\n\n\nFamily Doctor Phone Number\n\n\nDoes your child have any Health Concerns? (Social\, emotional\, physical\, medical\, behavioural\, developmental\, or otherwise?) Please explain. Any information will help us to support your child.\n\n\nDoes your child have any Allergies? Please explain.\n\n\nDoes your child carry an Epipen?YesNo\n\n\nDoes your child have any dietary restrictions? Please list them below.\n\n\n\nNature Academy Class\nEach class considers the learning level and abilities at each age\, and follows a curriculum aligned with the Ontario Curriculum learning objectives for that grade.\n\nWhat class will the student be joining?\nPlease select...\nClouds (Ages 4-5\, JK-SK) — Wednesday\nDrays (Ages 6-7\, Gr. 1-2) — Wednesday\nDrays (Ages 6-7\, Gr. 1-2) — Friday\nSleuths (Ages 8-9\, Gr. 3-4) — FridayPlease refer to your Eventbrite email confirmation to ensure that you choose the correct class group.\n\n\n\nIf you are registering a student in a class outside of their age range or grade level\, please indicate why:\n\n\n\nMedia Consent\n\nI hereby grant A Rocha Canada (ARC) the absolute right and permission to use\, re-use and distribute\, without financial consideration\, photographs\, video and/or audio of my child (named above) in any and all media\, in perpetuity. I also consent to the use by ARC of my child's (named above) personal story for use in any media.YesNo\n\n\n\nParent/Guardian Name (First and Last)\nThis will act as an electronic signature\, confirming that you haveread and agree to the terms above.\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\nLiability Waiver\nThe Nature Academy promotes "hands-on" education. While every program activity is appropriately designed for each age group\, and carefully taught and supervised by our staff\, there are risks involved. A Rocha Canada and Staff will not be held liable for any injury sustained during program activities.By submitting your name below\, you as the parent or legal guardian of the child registered\, acknowledge the possible risks\, dangers and hazards associated with participation in the activities\, and allow for your child to participate in all activities related to the Nature Academy program.\n\nParent/Guardian Name (First and Last)\nThis will act as an electronic signature\, confirming that you haveread and agree to the terms above.\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\nRegistering another Student?If you are registering more than one student in the same family\, they must share the same Family Information below\, including Primary Parent/Guardian; Second Parent/Guardian or Emergency Contact; and Carpooling details. Additionally\, all students registered on this form must be paid for together.\n\n\n\nFamily Information\nPrimary Parent/Guardian\n\n\nFirst and Last Name\n\n\nRelation to the Student\n\n\n\n\nPhone Number\n\n\nSecondary Phone Number\n\n\n\n\nEmail\nThis email will receive all Nature Academy communicationand important program announcements.\n\n\nYes\, I want hopeful creation care news\nin my inbox every month!\n\n\nHome Address\n\n\n\nSecond Parent/Guardian or Emergency Contact\nIn case of emergency\, where the Primary Parent/Guardian cannot be reached\, this person will be contacted.\n\n\nFirst and Last Name\n\n\nRelation to the Student\n\n\n\n\nPhone Number\n\n\nSecondary Phone Number\n\n\n\n\nEmail\nThis email will receive all Nature Academy communicationand important program announcements.\n\n\nYes\, I want hopeful creation care news\nin my inbox every month!\n\n\n\nCarpooling?\n\nPlease list the names (First and Last) of any adults not mentioned above who are allowed to pick up your child(ren) after class.\n\n\n\n\nConfirmation\nBy submitting your name (first and last) below — as an electronic signature — you\, as the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) being registered\, confirm that the information above is accurate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-academy-spring-term/ 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/2021/01/DSC_0011-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220216T223953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T201027Z UID:38086-1649926800-1649952000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:PD Day Camp (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Recyclogic\n\nLearn how the natural world recycles and what you can do to reduce your ecological footprint with fun\, hands on games\, upcycled crafts and nature exploration.\n\nDate: Thursday\, April 14\, 2022 (this is a PD Day for School District 54\, Bulkley Valley) \nTwo Sessions\n1. Ages 6 to 8\, 9am to 12pm\n2. Ages 9 to 12\, 1pm to 4pm\nCost: $20 per session per child \nLocation: Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature Centre \nMaximum: 10 children \nInstruction: Dress for the weather (we will be outside for a good portion of the morning). Bring your own snack and water bottle. \nRegister Here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/pd-day-camp-houston-bc-2/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/church-picnic-107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220330T001608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T191811Z UID:38927-1649358000-1649363400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Germinating Conversations: What is a sustainable diet? (Brandon/online) DESCRIPTION:The best information currently available indicates that the food chain – production\, processing and transportation\, is a large source of greenhouse gas emissions. In the media we often hear that if we want to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions\, thus avoiding catastrophic climate change\, one of the best things we can do is stop eating meat and switch to plant based diets. A wonderfully simple solution! \nIs it too simple? Maybe “what to eat” is not the only important question. Where was it grown? How was it grown? What are the broader impacts on the health of the soil\, the water\, the air – the whole biosphere? \nThose of us who consume food\, in other words all of us\, have a role to play in making human life sustainable on this planet\, our only home. In order to make good decisions about the food we consume we need good information. Who better to help inform us than those who are active in producing the food we eat?! \nTo that end the Knox United Green Team\, in co-operation with the “Germinating Conversations” dialogue initiative\, are hosting a night of education featuring 4 local farmers with varying perspective on and practices of food production who will talk about what sustainability means to them and how they embody that in their farming practices. \nWhy not host a watch party and gather your friends to watch this event and then have your own discussion? \nWhere: Knox United Church\, Brandon\, [451-18th Street\, use the 17th Street entrance]\nLivestream of the event will be provided on the Knox Konnection YouTube channel. \nWhen: April 7th\, 7-8:30pm with time for refreshments and conversation following \nWho: The Germinating Conversations initiative nurtures relationships between Manitoba food growers and eaters by paying close attention to the art of listening well. This event is supported through a partnership between A Rocha Canada\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, Canadian Mennonite University\, and Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba. \nRegarding Covid19:  Current Covid protocol at Knox include a recommendation to wear masks and be socially distanced URL:https://arocha.ca/event/germinating-conversation-what-is-a-sustainable-diet-brandon-online/ LOCATION:Knox United Church\, Brandon\, 451 - 18th Street\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 5A9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SS-051-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220322T233726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T194438Z UID:38743-1649178000-1649183400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Caring for Creation at Your Church (Online) DESCRIPTION:A webinar series for those that want to stimulate creation care in their local congregation.\nAre you passionate about caring for God’s world? Do you long for creation care to be a part of church life? Are you looking for tips on how to engage your congregation in this vital aspect of discipleship? \nThe ecological dimension of following Christ has never been more top-of-mind. As our society continues to awaken to the need for people to fulfill their God-given role to care for our creaturely neighbours\, how will you and your church respond? Join us for a series of interactive webinars that will address some common obstacles and equip you with tools and ideas for pursuing the care of creation within your congregation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nParticipation in this workshop is free\, but registration is required. Register with the Eventbrite form below. \nYou are not required to attend all sessions and can register for individual dates. However\, we recommend attending all of them\, as the topics do overlap and complement one another. \nTopics\n\nApril 5: Session 1 – Mapping the Scene | Know your context. Recognizing possibilities and identifying roadblocks.\nApril 12: Session 2 – Recruiting and building a team | Identifying where\, and with whom\, to begin.\nApril 19: Session 3 – Biblical Basics | Tools for building the theological foundation of creation care.\nApril 26: Session 4 – Getting Started | An introduction to existing tools and resources. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/caring-for-creation-at-your-church-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ARochaBrooksdale_2020_WB-249-X3.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182652 CREATED:20220129T020526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T034449Z UID:37873-1649172600-1653411600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors: Spring 2022 After-School Program; TUESDAYS (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Explore the outdoors after school this Spring!\nWe are passionate about supporting children’s discovery of the awe and wonder of the natural world\, deepening their love and knowledge of their place\, and helping them to be more confident outdoors. \nWho: Our after-school program is designed for children from Grades K-7. There are only 12 spaces available. Children will engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and have fun together. \nWhat: \n\nTeam building and leadership\nAmphibian pond surveys\nNative tree and plant identification\nPlanting seeds and seedlings\nMaking a forest feast with wild edibles\n\nWhen: After school from 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Tuesdays for 8 weeks (April 5 – May 24) \nWhere: All programming will take place at A Rocha Brooksdale: 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, BC V3Z 9V2. The kids will explore our farm\, river\, wetland and forest habitats here at Brooksdale. \nWhy: Kids will have a fully outdoor\, fun and safe opportunity to make friends in a small group with very experienced teachers/leaders. Some learning outcomes include: \n\nLeadership and teamwork\nConfidence and comfort in the outdoors\nCuriosity and wonder in nature\nDeepened appreciation of indigenous knowledge\nJoy and excitement through fun and adventure\nDeeper connections to nature\, self and others\n\nHow to Register: \n\nSign up and make payment through Eventbrite. \nDownload and complete the A ROCHA Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement\nReturn forms at least 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca\n\nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration form containing medical information and waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: If the program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha fees will be fully refunded. We are doing everything we can to carefully follow safety protocols so your child has a great experience! \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice before the start of the After-school program will be refunded the registration minus the Eventbrite administration fee. There will be no refund once the program has started. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our After-School Program! Don’t forget to also check out our Pro D Programs\, Spring break day camp and Summer day camps! \n\n\n\nPlease fill out the Day Camp Registration Form Package and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. Contact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-outdoors-spring-2022-after-school-program-tuesdays-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/2020/09/ARochaBrooksdale_2020_WB-226-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220401T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T182653 CREATED:20220225T004822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T235454Z UID:38228-1648803600-1648825200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wilderness Skills Pop-Up Camp DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a good place to send your kids during Spring Break\, our Pop-Up Camp may be the perfect place! \n\nWHAT: A day for kids to learn outdoor skills\, spend time in creation\, and have a ton of fun! During this day-long event\, campers will spend time outside\, do fun activities\, and learn about wilderness preparedness! As always\, there will be a variety of activities and yummy snacks 🙂\nWHERE: Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg (behind CMU’s South Campus building)\nWHEN: March 30\, 9 AM to 3 PM\nWHO: Kids ages 6-11\nHOW MUCH: $30 per camper (use code POPUP10 to receive a 10% discount if registering more than 1 camper and/or registering for more than one pop-up camp event!)\nWHAT TO BRING: waterbottle\, bag lunch\, weather appropriate clothing (rain boots\, rain jacket)\n\nWe strongly recommend that your camper brings and wears a mask for this event\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two step process. You are not fully registered until both steps have been completed. \nStep 1: Pay for the ticket(s) through Eventbrite (below). This should be done first to ensure there is space available.\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \nStep 2: Fill out the registration page by clicking on the red register button below. You can register multiple children at once. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here×Register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Manitoba Day Camp Registration\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n\nCloseIf the camp you would like to register for is full\, please add your name to the waitlist here and you will be notified if any spots open up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wildlife-skills-pop-up-camp/ LOCATION:MHC Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/4.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR