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SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Saturdays are a great way to learn practical skills in creation care. Join our conservation team for a morning of hands-on habitat restoration work. \nOur efforts are focused on removing invasive vegetation and replanting native species. Projects are conducted at the A Rocha Canada Brooksdale Centre as well as off site in the surrounding watershed. \nCome prepared for the weather with rain gear and boots to get muddy in. Or if the sun is shining bring hats and sun glasses. Working gloves\, shovels\, clippers and other equipment will be provided. \nWe meet at 9:30 am in the parking lot at the A Rocha Brooksdale Centre in front of the Kiosk. Hope to see you there! \n  \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-25/
LOCATION:A Rocha Canada\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at our Brooksdale Environmental Centre! Catch a taste of A Rocha as you lend a hand alongside the team in our garden\, habitat restoration projects\, heritage site and grounds and more. After work enjoy a community lunch and free site tour! \nWear weather-appropriate clothing for working outside\, and bring gloves if you have them. \nSchedule:\n9:30 am – Meet at the patio\n12:30 pm – Free Lunch for volunteers\n1:30 pm – Site Tour \nRSVP\nVolunteer Days fill up fast\, so please RSVP to make sure you get a spot!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-surrey-bc-3/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Hike\, Potluck Supper\, and Presentation on Nature and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Elise Urness will be leading a 6 km hike on the Jack Pine Trail and other nearby trails in the Stoney Swamp Sector of the Greenbelt\, and then host a potluck supper at her home in west Ottawa. Heather Sansom will be giving a presentation after supper on: \n‘Nature and Human Wellbeing’ \nWhat makes nature therapeutic? How can we use the science of nature’s contribution to mental and spiritual health\, as we seek to bring people and nature together for mutual benefit in the name of Christ? \nStarting Time: 2:30 pm \nPlease dress according to the weather and wear good boots for walking in snow and/or mud. \nDue to the size of Elise’s home this event is limited to 20 people. If you would like to sign up for this event please e-mail Elise at eliseurness@gmail.com and let her know what you plan to bring to the potluck. Elise will reply to your e-mail with the address of the meeting place for the hike.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/hike-potluck-supper-and-presentation-on-nature-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Jack Pine Trail\, Nepean (Ottawa)\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Signs of Spring Day Camp (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION: Please note that Signs of Spring Day Camp has been postponed due to measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. \nJoin us for a week of exploration on March 23 – 27!\nCome see what’s budding\, blossoming and buzzing with life! We will spend every day outdoors and explore the signs of spring in the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Children will have fun singing songs\, making crafts\, and playing educational games. \n\n\n\nKids ages 6 – 12 welcome. (Must be finished kindergarten.)\n\n\n\n\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm daily.\nCome dressed for activities outside (rain or shine). Boots are required!\nBring your own snacks (morning and afternoon)\, lunch & a water bottle.\n\nPlease note that A Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. \n\nPlease fill out the Daycamp Registration Form and return it asap to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance is available. [modal_text_link name=”contact” class=”” id=””]Contact us[/modal_text_link] for more information. \n\n[modal name=”contact” title=”Contact the Brooksdale Children’s Education Team” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”no” class=”” id=””]\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n[/modal]
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/signs-of-spring-day-camp-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED -Silence in the Seasons Retreat (Manitoba)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that Silence in the Seasons has been postponed due to measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. \n  \n“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 \n \nAs we work to care for the earth in this time of environmental crisis\, cultivating inner practices is of vital importance. \nSilence in the Seasons retreat aims to equip participants with the spiritual resources and skills that will sustain us as we do the essential and ongoing work of caring for creation. \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 6:30-7:30pm – 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] or register below 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. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/silence-in-the-seasons-manitoba-2020-03-27/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg
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