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SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors Tuesdays: Fall 2020 After-School Program (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the outdoors after school this fall!\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. Many studies have shown that spending time in nature has numerous positive emotional\, mental\, psychological and social benefits\, especially on children. According to this article from Psychology Today\, some of these benefits are: \n\nNature has rejuvenating effects on attention\nNature relieves stress\nContact with nature (and animals) boosts self-discipline\nStudent motivation\, enjoyment\, and engagement are better in natural settings\nTime outdoors is tied to higher levels of physical activity and fitness\nNature may boost learning by providing a more supportive context for learning\nVegetated settings tend to provide calmer\, quieter\, safer contexts for learning\nNatural settings seem to foster warmer\, more cooperative relations\n\nWho: Our after school program is designed for children from Grades K-7. The group will be split into two smaller groups to engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and fun together. \nWhat: \n\nTeam building and leadership\nSalmon habitat and spawning\nMushroom identification\nSpider and insect identification\nFall garden harvesting\nFishing and pond dipping\nBaking flatbread in our cob oven\n\nWhen: After school from 3pm-4:30pm on Tuesdays\, for 11 weeks in Fall (Sept 15 – Nov 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\nDeepen 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 Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2020 Summer Day Camps. )\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 fees will be fully refunded to affected families. \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 check out our Explore Outdoors: Spring 2021 After-School Program. \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\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n\nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-outdoors-fall-2020-after-school-program-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T150418
CREATED:20200912T035248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T035248Z
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SUMMARY:A Rocha Talks: Alone in a World of Wounds - Living with Ecological Grief
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the lived experience of ecological grief and foster conversation on how we might engage this grief.\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Rocha Canada invites you to join our ongoing series of A Rocha Talks. \nFor those of us who observe the planet closely\, too often the news is discouraging. At A Rocha rather than focusing on the frightening trendlines we seek to demonstrate practical ways we can better attend to the positive transformation of people and places. However\, at some point we need to be honest about the ways we are facing the deep troubles of our planet and the effect this has on us. In a 2014 Guardian article\, Jo Confino asked\, “Why aren’t we on the floor doubled up in pain at our capacity for industrial scale genocide of the world’s species?” The truth is that some of us are – and it is having a toll on our mental and emotional well-being. Increasingly\, young people report feelings of helplessness\, anger\, grief\, and disconnection as they face the uncertain future of a planet in trouble. \nThis panel explores the lived experience of ecological grief and seeks to foster conversation on how we might engage in this grief in ways that promote sustainability and well-being as humans who care for Creation. We bring together the collective wisdom of scholar\, activist\, academic\, minister\, counselor\, and spiritual director to begin this rich conversation. Hope you will join us! \n\n\nOur Panelists: \nAnupama Ranawana is a theologian and writer based in Oxford. Her work focuses on decolonial theology\, feminist religious thought\, faith and international development and ecological justice. \nBrent Unrau is a Registered Clinical Counselor and Spiritual director\, he lives in intentional community on Kingfisher Farm in Surrey\, B.C. Canada. \nHannah Malcolm is training to be a priest in the Church of England and writing a PhD on climate and ecological grief. In her spare time\, she writes and organizes around the theology of climate justice. \nThe Panel Discussion will be hosted by Matthew Humphrey\, Director of Theological Education at A Rocha Canada. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-talks-alone-in-a-world-of-wounds-living-with-ecological-grief/
LOCATION:Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Online Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201125T170000
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SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors Wednesdays: Fall 2020 After-School Program (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the outdoors after school this fall!\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. Many studies have shown that spending time in nature has numerous positive emotional\, mental\, psychological and social benefits\, especially on children. According to this article from Psychology Today\, some of these benefits are: \n\nNature has rejuvenating effects on attention\nNature relieves stress\nContact with nature (and animals) boosts self-discipline\nStudent motivation\, enjoyment\, and engagement are better in natural settings\nTime outdoors is tied to higher levels of physical activity and fitness\nNature may boost learning by providing a more supportive context for learning\nVegetated settings tend to provide calmer\, quieter\, safer contexts for learning\nNatural settings seem to foster warmer\, more cooperative relations\n\nWho: Our after school program is designed for children from Grades K-7. The group will be split into two smaller groups to engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and fun together. \nWhat: \n\nTeam building and leadership\nSalmon habitat and spawning\nMushroom identification\nSpider and insect identification\nFall garden harvesting\nFishing and pond dipping\nBaking flatbread in our cob oven\n\nWhen: After school from 3:30 – 5pm on Wednesdays\, for 8 weeks in Fall (Oct 7 – Nov 25) \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\nDeepen 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 Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2020 Summer Day Camps. )\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 fees will be fully refunded to affected families. \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 check out our Explore Outdoors: Spring 2021 After-School Program. \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\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n\nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-outdoors-wednesdays-fall-2020-after-school-program-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:Restoration Saturday
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 and removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry) in the Little Campbell River watershed. \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! Gloves and tools provided. \n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-7/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201018T160000
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CREATED:20200909T191532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T035738Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven Eco-Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThis Sabbath Hike is themed around the words of David from Psalm 19\, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” We will consider how all creation declares God’s glory\, but also how it mourns and longs for Christ’s return to bring about the renewal of all Creation. \nWe will begin as one group for a short meditation\, followed by a self-guided portion where you are invited to visit four different prayer stations. We will then close with a brief reflection and prayer. \nSchedule\n2:00 – Sign In at Welcome Table \n2:15 – Opening Meditation \n2:30 – Self-Guided Walk \n3:30 – Closing Reflection \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols\n\nAll attendees are expected to follow physical distancing guidelines with anyone not in their social bubble.\nSeeing as this event is entirely outdoors with required social distancing\, masks are optional\, and up to each person’s discretion.\nThere are two washrooms available (including an accessible washroom) with handwashing stations.\nHand sanitizer will be available at the welcome table.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up\n(Signing 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.)
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fall-sabbath-hike-cedar-haven-eco-centre/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T150000
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CREATED:20200910T042959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T025657Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Salmon in Motion - Pro-D 2 (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:The salmon’s life journey towards spawning is in motion! Be a part of this up-close exploration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe salmon spawning season has started! Join us for a fun and interactive day of learning about the fascinating life cycle of the salmon in the Little Campbell River! Discover what they eat at different life stages\, the survival challenges they face and their importance to the ecosystem! Observe the internal workings of a salmon and appreciate the beauty of this keystone species. \n\nKids grade K – 7\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Bring a hat and sunscreen\, or boots and rain gear!\nBring your own snacks (morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring your own felts\, scissors and glue (we will provide extras/additional)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. \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 2020 Summer Day Camps.) \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 Fall Salmon in Motion Day! Don’t forget to check out our other Pro-D program offerings! \n— \nPlease note that A Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization . \n\n\n\n\n  \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\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n\nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/fall-salmon-in-motion-pro-d-2-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T150419
CREATED:20200901T013050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T013050Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday
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 and removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry) in the Little Campbell River watershed. \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! Gloves and tools provided. \n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-8/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T150419
CREATED:20200901T013157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T013157Z
UID:32580-1604136600-1604145600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday
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 and removing invasive vegetation (such as Himalayan blackberry) in the Little Campbell River watershed. \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! Gloves and tools provided. \n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-9/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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