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SUMMARY:Advent Tree Walk and Prayer Series (Winnipeg)
DESCRIPTION:Advent is a season in the Christian church calendar “on the hinge between the old and the new\, the known and the unknown to which God is drawing us… [it invites us] to be awake\, alert\, watchful\, and ready for the ways in which God in Christ Jesus is always and ever breaking into our lives and—ultimately—into the life of the whole of creation” (Jamie Howison\, saint benedict’s table). \nThis Advent you are invited on a journey of expectancy. Our Advent Tree Walk & Prayer series will include a short walk to a heritage tree in Winnipeg along with a short prayer liturgy reflecting on the themes of Advent. \n\nWe will meet at 6:30pm for each walk. Walks will be 20 minutes and include a 5 minute liturgy. \n 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\n  \n\nSchedule: click the link for Google Maps directions\n\nNovember 28 – Meet at the parking lot at McBeth House Centre and Trail – Cottonwood \nDec 5 – Meet at the corner of Wellington Cres. and Ash St. – Elm \nDec 12 – Meet at the corner of Anderson Ave and St. Cross St. – Manitoba Maple \nDec 19 – Meet at the tot lot on Glenbush St at the bottom of Scotswood Dr. South \n\n\n 
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/advent-tree-walk-and-prayer-series/
LOCATION:Manitoba
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 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 water bottle (and gloves if you have a favourite pair); tools and other equipment will be provided. \nHope to see you there! \nNote that this is our *final* restoration event for the season. We will resume meeting on Saturdays once the ground thaws in February!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-57/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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SUMMARY:Scots Pine Christmas Tree Spectacular (Boreal Ecology Centre\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:‘Twas the season for A Rocha\, so spry and so grand\,\nWith a mission for nature\, they had quite the plan.\nIn the heart of Manitoba\, where pines did entwine\,\nThey’d host a tree harvest\, a festive design.\nCome enjoy a hot beverage\, the trails\, a campfire\, and a chance to cut down your own Christmas tree! \nWhy are we doing this? Scots pine are an introduced species in Manitoba. They were previously brought here for erosion control and… you guessed it\, Christmas trees! \nHelp us clear the Boreal Ecology Centre of these trees that don’t belong\, making room for native species\, and in the process\, take home your very own tree. \n\n\n\nOption 1 – Bring your own saw\nOption 2 – We saw for you\n\nnets\, straps\, or ropes not provided\n\n\n$20 suggested donation (please bring cash or cheque)\nContact us here×Contact Us404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\nClose if you have any questions.\n\n\n\nSign up for your slot below. Please select one ticket per group (you’ll be able to let us know how many will be coming in your group as you register): \n\n\n\n\n\nCongrats\, you read to the bottom of this post. Enjoy this poem that ChatGPT wrote for us: \n‘Twas the season for A Rocha\, so spry and so grand\,\nWith a mission for nature\, they had quite the plan.\nIn the heart of Manitoba\, where pines did entwine\,\nThey’d host a tree harvest\, a festive design.\nZoe\, Scott\, and Graham\, a trio so keen\,\nLed the charge for conservation\, a sight to be seen.\nThey aimed to remove Scots pines\, introduced\, not right\,\nFrom the forest they cherished\, in the soft winter’s light.\nWith axes and saws\, they ventured that day\,\nTo save the woodlands in their very own way.\nThe trees\, tall and sturdy\, once strangers in sight\,\nWould now serve as Christmas joy\, oh\, what a delight!\nAs the snow gently fell\, like a soft\, downy wing\,\nThey worked side by side\, as carolers sing.\nWith laughter and chatter\, their spirits ran high\,\nFor a greener tomorrow\, beneath the vast sky.\nThe pine trees they felled\, a holiday cheer\,\nDecking halls and homes\, spreading festive good cheer.\nBut A Rocha knew best\, their cause was just right\,\nTo protect the wild spaces\, both day and by night.\nWith hearts full of hope and the forest set free\,\nThey celebrated their work\, ‘neath the Christmas tree.\nA Rocha Manitoba\, in their mission so bright\,\nMay your holidays be merry\, and your conservation take flight!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/scots-pine-christmas-tree-spectacular/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation
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SUMMARY:Christmas Open House (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with the merry A Rocha community! \nEnjoy caroling by the fireplace in our cozy heritage guest house with a hot chocolate in hand. Come by for some homemade treats and kids crafts. And on your way out\, be sure to stop by the A Rocha Café & Farm Stand and stock up on gifts for friends and family! \nNo RSVP required.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/christmas-open-house-surrey-bc-2023/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count (East Braintree\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Do you love birding? Are you excited about community science? \nOur annual Christmas bird count is coming up at the Boreal Ecology Centre in East Braintree on December 16. \nBring warm clothes\, binoculars\, a camera (if you have one)\, and snacks (we will provide lunch). Please also bring what you feel you need to hike winter trails (snow pants\, hiking poles\, etc.) \nHere’s what Birds Canada has to say about their Christmas Bird Count:  \nStarted in 1900\, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. \nThe information collected by thousands of volunteer participants forms one of the world’s largest sets of wildlife survey data. The results are used daily by conservation biologists and naturalists to assess the population trends and distribution of birds. \nEach Christmas Bird Count is conducted on a single day between December 14 and January 5. Counts are carried out within a 24-km diameter circle that stays the same from year to year. They are organized\, usually as group efforts\, at the local level\, often by a birding club or naturalist organization. \nThis is a great opportunity to explore the birds that we have in and around the Boreal Ecology Centre and engage people in conducting citizen science. This is part of the work that we want to take on in order to promote connections at the Boreal Ecology Centre that can contribute to conservation. \n\n\nRVSP HEREPlease RSVP by clicking on the button above.\nIf you have questions please contact us here for more info×Contact Us 404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n Close\n×RSVP 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/christmas-bird-count-east-braintree-mb-2/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Special Events,MB Volunteer Days,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Workshop (Hamilton\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in going deeper with your knowledge of the natural world? Our Conservation Coordinator (Jeremy) will be hosting a Winter Tree Identification Workshop at King’s Forest (Hamilton\, ON) from 10AM to 12PM. \nCome learn about common ID tips and the community of trees that make up our forests. We will be going on a walk throughout the property covering various habitats and learning about tree communities together. Whether you are new to the world of forests or a long time naturalist there will be something for everyone! \nPlease remember to dress for the weather and for some walking. If you have a tree identification guide or book\, we recommend bringing it along with you. \nPublic parking is available at the Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot. \nRSVP BELOW\nPlease RSVP to let us know you’re coming and to receive notification of any further instructions and possible weather-related changes to this event. \n\n\n\n\nMake a DonationSupport A Rocha OntarioPlease note that this is a FREE event. If you are interested in supporting A Rocha Ontario’s events and programs\, like this one\, please consider making an online donation.Make a Donation
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/winter-tree-identification-workshop-hamilton-on/
LOCATION:King’s Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Wild Church at Cedar Haven
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in our Winter Solstice Wild Church at Cedar Haven. Unfortunately\, as some of the event leaders are ill or have significant illness in their family\, we have had to cancel this event. \nWe would love to still see you\, though\, so consider signing up for our Winter Tree Identification Workshop.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/winter-solstice-wild-church-2023/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario
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