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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\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-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
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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
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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\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220513T170000
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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
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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 ×RSVP404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\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
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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\n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T160000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220528T235900
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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
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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
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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
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