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SUMMARY:Restoration Morning (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:If you have a passion for caring for creation and getting your hands dirty\, then join us for a restoration morning. We will be working on improving habitat for wildlife around the watershed by removing invasive plants and re planting native plant species. Tools and gloves will be provided. We will meet in the parking lot by the kiosk.  \nPlease come prepared for the weather as we will be working outside!  \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-morning-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:End of Summer BBQ (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fun\, outdoor dinner at A Rocha’s BC centre! Come enjoy a garden-sourced meal\, hear updates on new opportunities and programs coming up\, and tap your feet to the summery tunes of local folk band The Kwerks!\nWe are excited to see you soon! \n$35/person – Early Bird ticket (until Aug 23)  \n$45/person – Regular ticket \nBurgers\, salads\, dessert and drinks included. Vegetarian options available. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/end-of-summer-bbq-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal\, Potluck Supper and Citizen Science Reports (Ottawa/Gatineau)
DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm Invasive Species Removal: Join us for this hands-on activity of removing the invasive species periwinkle from Gatineau Park \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper: Please RSVP  to paul.heintzman@arocha.ca and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Presentation: Reports on Citizen Science Activities. We will hear reports from those A Rocha friends who have participated in the various Citizen Science Activities in Gatineau Park this summer: frog watch\, loon monitoring\, and Monarch mission. \nIf you are unable to attend all three parts of the event\, feel free to attend the parts that you can. \nAlso\, feel free to invite others and to make this event known at churches and other organizations that you belong to. \nFor further information and directions please e-mail paul.heintzman@arocha.ca
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/invasive-species-removal-potluck-supper-and-citizen-science-reports-ottawa-valley/
LOCATION:Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T093000
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CREATED:20190918T050009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T013006Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation program that provides Canadians with the opportunity to take action in their communities and cleanup the shoreline.  \nA Rocha Canada will be leading a shoreline cleanup in White Rock at the Little Campbell River Estuary on the Semiahmoo Indian Reserve. We will meet at 9:30 in the Semiahmoo Park parking lot\, behind the Washington Avenue Grill\, SE corner of the lot near the beach access.  \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/shoreline-cleanup/
LOCATION:Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:Journey With God Prayer Retreat (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:A 2-day\, 3-night retreat designed to help you connect with God through solitude\, prayer and learning based on the Ignatian Exercises. \nFrom 7 pm\, September 26 to 5 pm\, September 28 \nYour stay will include: a private or shared room\, all meals\, two teaching sessions\, morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, optional spiritual direction\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \n \nLeah\, a trained spiritual director\, who will be on hand if you’re looking for ideas on how to use your time or would like to reflect on what you’re experiencing. \nRates:\nRetreat/all meals/single occupancy* $300 \nRetreat/all meals/double occupancy* $225 \nRetreat/all meals/off-site $125\n*All rooms have shared washrooms \nCurious to find out more?\nYou can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/journey-with-god-prayer-retreat-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:Silence in the Seasons Retreat (Manitoba)
DESCRIPTION:“In the morning\, while it was still very dark\, he [Jesus] got up and went out to a deserted place\, and there he prayed” – Mark 1:35 \nFrom September 20-27\, people all over the world will be striking for the climate. But what happens after?  \n \nSilence in the Seasons retreat aims to equip participants with the spiritual practices and rituals that will sustain us as we do the essential and ongoing work of caring for creation. Whether you have lots of environmental experience or are just tuning into the conversation\, this retreat is for you! \nAt Silence in the Seasons you will enter into a generous rhythm of contemplative prayer practices\, sharing\, and hiking in the forest. Become still and aware of God’s presence as we listen in the place of the boreal forest over the seasons. \nWhat to expect: \n\nFacilitation and guided material in sync with each season\nSpace to wonder in the boreal forest\nSilence & intro experiences in contemplative prayer practices\nSimple and nutritious snacks & meals\n\nArrive Friday between 6:30-7:30 pm – Opening circle at 8pm \nDepart Saturday 4pm – Closing circle at 3pm \n[modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us here[/modal_text_link] if you are interested in participating in this rhythm this year.[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact Us” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n[/modal]\nFall – Sept 27 – 28 \nWinter – Jan 10-11 \nSpring –  March 27-28 \nSummer –  June 12-13 \nCost: $75/person per retreat or $200 for all four \nPlease note that all rooms are shared.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/silence-in-the-seasons-manitoba/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg
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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 exotic invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry or English Ivy)\, building fences to keep livestock away from watercourses\, creating new wetlands and much more. \nThe team will meet at the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre (1620 192 St – Surrey\, BC) and will travel to the restoration site from there. All ages welcome to participate! Gloves and tools provided. \n\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-13/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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