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SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors: Spring 2021 After-School Program; TUESDAYS (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:*EVENT IS CANCELLED*\nExplore 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. They will be split into two smaller groups to engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and 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\nBaking flatbread in our cob oven\n\nWhen: After school from 3pm – 4:30pm on Tuesdays for 12 weeks (April 6 – June 22)* \n*Please take note that a minimum of six participants must be signed up for each day so that the program can be run effectively. We may be in touch with you to switch days if the day has too small a cohort. \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 A ROCHA 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 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 Spring 2021 Explore Outdoors 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\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-spring-2021-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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014638
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SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors: Spring 2021 After-School Program; WEDNESDAYS (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:*REGISTRATION CLOSED. EVENT IS CURRENTLY RUNNING.*\nExplore 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. They will be split into two smaller groups to engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and 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\nBaking flatbread in our cob oven\n\nWhen: After school from 3:30PM – 5:00PM for 12 weeks (April 7 – June 23)* \n*Please take note that a minimum of six participants must be signed up for each day so that the program can be run effectively. We may be in touch with you to switch days if the day has too small a cohort. \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 A ROCHA 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 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 Spring 2021 Explore Outdoors 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\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-spring-2021-after-school-program-wednesday-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:Young Nature Explorers: Preschool Program TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:*EVENT IS CANCELLED*\nNurture the awe & wonder of your young child in nature!\nWe are passionate about supporting young 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 preschool program is designed for young children ages 3-5 (toilet trained). There are only 12 spaces available. They will be exploring nature in our organic garden\, forest and wetland in a fun and interactive way together\, led by very experienced teachers. Our lead teacher Ruth Des Cotes has almost 30 years of Early Childhood Education experience. \nWhat: \n\nHolistic nature based learning through sensory experiences\nBuild connection to land\, culture\, community and place\nPlay integral to well-being and learning\nTending to the seasonal rhythms in the Kids’ Garden – weeding\, preparing\, planting\, watering and tasting!\nDiscover the wonder of the wetland & forest – diverse plant and animals species\n\nWhen: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.30am for 8 weeks (May 4 – June 24)* \n*Please take note that a minimum of six participants must be signed up so that the program can be run effectively.  \nWhere & Things to Bring: All programming will take place at A Rocha Brooksdale: 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, BC V3Z 9V2. Kids need to come dressed to be outside the whole time (muddy buddy/boots and hats). Bring a snack and water bottle. \nWhy: Learning in nature has many proven benefits. Just learning about nature can help kids feel more connected to it\, which can help foster pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours that will carry them through life. \n\nActivates the whole sensory system\nBoost to self-discipline\nBoost memory\nCalmer\, Quieter\, Safer Places for Learning\nDeeper connections to nature\, self and others\nFitter & healthier\nImproves mental health / better attention\nLeads to better social skills\nMore Autonomy & Creativity\nPreserves eyesight\nReduces stress and fatigue\nTeaches responsibility\n\nSchedule: \n9.30am- Gather & welcome \n9.30-10.15am – Nature Exploration \n10.15-10.30am – Snack and toilet break \n10.30-11.30am – Nature Exploration \n11.30am – Home sweet home \n*Parents are welcomed to stay for their first visit. \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 start date. 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 Young Nature Explorers Preschool 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 Young Nature Explorers Preschool Program! Don’t forget to also check out our Pro D Programs and Summer Day Camps for your older kids! \n\n\n\nReminder: Please fill out the Program 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/young-nature-explorers-preschool-program-tuesdays-thursdays-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/Winnipeg:20210518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210612T133000
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Online
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Nature Explorers!  \nThe transition back to online learning can be tough and many are wondering how to spend time outdoors\, learning about the environment around them. Tune in with Lauren and Kari as they explore the natural world through interactive animal trivia\, engaging stories\, and lots of fun facts.  \nWhen: Every Monday\, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm until the end of June. \nWhere: Online\, register below \nLength: 20 minutes \nCost: Free \nThis online segment will take place over zoom\, where children will be led in learning activities about the environment\, then encouraged to go outside with their nature journals and their families to do fun nature activities suggested by Lauren and Kari. An email will be sent out prior to every Nature Explorer Session with the zoom link and outdoor activities for the afternoon.  \nThis event is for children of all ages! Register your email below to receive the zoom link and further information. \nRegister Here×Register Here\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n\nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-explorers-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Online Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210624T180000
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SUMMARY:Hope Matters
DESCRIPTION:June book club is reading Elin Kelsey’s “Hope Matters” – Join us! \nAbout this event\n“Hope Matters.” \nAnd yet so often the narratives and messages that dominate public conversation on the environment focus on the threat and doom of inaction as a way of trying to motivate human behaviour. Kelsey draws on a rich interdisciplinary tapestry of research to show how this has failed to create change. She goes on to demonstrate how hope can offer a viable alternative to empower humans to care for the world they know and love. \nWe will bring this book into conversation with Christian theology – asking how a faith perspective can motivate change. Not the simplistic hope of a supernatural cure\, but rather the hope that comes through patiently living the kind of life God has called human beings to. What one might call\, ‘the ecosystem of God.’ \nJoin us on zoom for a rich conversation! \nListen to a CBC interview with Elin here. \nHer book is available from Greystone Books. Check your local independent bookstore\, or online. \nThis event is a partnership with A Rocha Canada and Wild Church Victoria. \n*Description from the publisher* \nWe are at an inflection point: today\, more people than ever before recognize that climate change and biodiversity loss are urgent and existential threats. Yet constant reports of climate doom are fueling an epidemic of eco-anxiety\, leaving many of us feeling hopeless and powerless—and hampering our ability to address the very real challenges we face. \nHope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom that has overtaken conversations about our future to show why hope\, not fear\, is our most powerful tool for tackling the planetary crisis. Award-winning author\, scholar\, and educator Elin Kelsey reveals the collateral damage of despair—from young people who honestly believe they have no future to the link between climate anxiety and hyper-consumerism—and argues that the catastrophic environmental news that dominates the media tells only part of the story. She describes effective campaigns to support ocean conservation\, species resilience\, and rewilding\, demonstrating how digital conservation is helping scientists target specific problems with impressive results. And she shows how we can build on these positive trends and harness all our emotions about the changing environment—anger and sadness as well as hope—into effective personal and political action.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/hope-matters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210603T203000
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SUMMARY:Germinating Conversations Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:How do we listen to those who are different from us? \nListening well and holding space for others in a world where we are increasingly defined by our differences is becoming ever more crucial. \nNearly a decade ago\, the Germinating Conversations initiative began nurturing relationships between Manitoba food growers and eaters by paying close attention to the art of listening well. \nGerminating Conversations\, the book\, emerged from that initiative. Join us on June 3rd to celebrate many years of dialogue and relationship building\, as reflected in this new book. Participants of Germinating Conversations will speak to their involvement in the initiative over the years and imagine possibilities for future dialogue and engagement with the new book. \nYou can purchase a copy of the book through CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre. \nThis event is supported through a partnership between A Rocha Canada\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, Canadian Mennonite University\, and Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba. \n\nPlease register below to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/germinating-conversations-book-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Online Programming,Winnipeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014640
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:In light of COVID-19\, we are taking extra precautions to maintain physical distancing\, provide hand washing/sanitizing stations\, and cancelling our communal lunch. 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. Note: you will be asked to fill in a COVID consent form upon arrival. \nCome 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. \nWear weather-appropriate clothing for working outside\, and bring gloves if you have them. Bring your own picnic lunch if you are staying for the site tour. \nSchedule:\n9:30 am – Meet at the site map next to the Farm & Gift Shop\n12:30 pm – Bring your own picnic lunch (OPTIONAL)\n1:15 pm – Site Tour (OPTIONAL) \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-15/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210612T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T235421Z
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SUMMARY:June Online Contemplative Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:An ONLINE one-day prayer retreat on the theme of Rest.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event:\nAn online mini-retreat designed to help you connect with God through solitude\, prayer and learning around the theme of rest. \nWe will meet via Zoom from the comfort of our own homes and spend time together in learning\, worship and sharing. As well\, there will be time for solitude as you explore this theme of rest through practices inside and outdoors. \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo \nLeah is a trained spiritual director\, retreat leader and Co-founder of A Rocha Canada.  \nCost: $30.00\nCurious to find out more? You can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/june-online-contemplative-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014640
CREATED:20210610T214829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T214829Z
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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\, 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-saturday-17/
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/Vancouver:20210626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014640
CREATED:20210610T214948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T214948Z
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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\, 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-saturday-21/
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/Vancouver:20210630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210630T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014640
CREATED:20210518T235022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T000418Z
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SUMMARY:A Rocha Talks: The Role of Hope in Environmental Care
DESCRIPTION:Our next A Rocha Talks features Dr. Elin Kelsey\, author of Hope Matters\, on the role of Hope in environmental care. \nAbout this event\nHow do we maintain hope in the face of such an onslaught of bad news about the state of our world? How does what we observe shape our understanding and capacity to care for the world around us? Does having hope mean a blind optimism that leaves no room for sadness or grief? \nOur next A Rocha Talks will take up such questions with Dr. Elin Kelsey\, author of Hope Matters. \nElin Kelsey\, PhD is a scholar\, author and passionate leader in the evidence-based hope and climate change and environmental solutions movement. Her newest book for adults\, Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical For Solving The Environmental Crisis was published by Greystone Books in 2020. Her influence can be seen in the hopeful\, solutions-focus of her clients\, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, and other powerful institutions where she has served as a visiting fellow including the Rachel Carson Center for the Environment and Society\, the Rockefeller Foundation\, and Stanford University in the Graduate School of Education. In 2022\, she will be taking up a Kone Foundation Fellowship to work with climate science researchers\, the Climate and Environmental Communication Science Association and children’s book writers in Finland on the Developing Climate Change Communication with Emotional Awareness project. Her contribution to environmental engagement through evidence-based hope resulted in her selection as a 2020 finalist in the Canadian Nature Inspiration Awards. \nAs an Adjunct Faculty member of the University of Victoria School of Environmental Studies\, and Western Washington University’s partnership in the Redfish School of Change\, she is championing a new solutions-oriented paradigm for educating environmental scientists and social scientists. Elin co-founded the writing program at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University\, Monterey Bay and has been awarded writer-in-residence posts at: Hedgebrook\, Berton House\, Conservation International\, Arteles and\, Mesa Refuge. Elin is a feature writer and podcast host for Hakai Magazine and a best-selling children’s book author. Her newest book for children\, A Last Goodbye\, was published in April 2020 and is short-listed for the 2021 Silver Birch Express Award. \nElin is a popular keynote speaker and has a track record of inspiring change. This past year\, she co-led a research and engagement initiative that assembled an international community of scholars\, educators\, and climate justice leaders to identify the emotional impact of climate disruption. In May 2021\, she launched the Existential Toolkit for Climate Justice Educators website which showcases an extensive collection of climate change communication resources for enhancing engagement while navigating the climate emergency. In 2014\, she co-created #OceanOptimism\, a twitter campaign to crowd-source marine conservation solutions which has reached more than 100 million shares. The scientific brief she wrote for Pew Global Oceans led former President George W. Bush to dedicate one of the world’s largest marine reserves\, the Mariana Trench National Monument in 2009. She has worked on marine engagement projects and strategies in Britain\, Australia\, Canada\, the U.K.\, and the U.S. She led a coalition of more than 40 aquariums and visitor centers across the U.S. in a multi-year empowerment evaluation of how to better communicate about climate change and its effect on the oceans. That work gave rise to the U.S. national Climate Interpreter network. \nElin holds a Ph.D. in Science Communication through King’s College London. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology (Honours) from the University of Guelph and a Master of Arts in Science Learning in Informal Settings from the University of British Columbia. For more about Elin and her work please visit https://www.elinkelsey.org.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-talk-the-role-of-hope-in-environmental-care/
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