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SUMMARY:Nature Academy - Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor school for hands-on science\, inquiry-led and place-based nature exploration where we teach children to wonder\, love and care for the earth. Learn more. \nPayment & Registration\nAfter purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form below. \n\nRegistering more than one child?\n\n					\n						Purchase Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n				\n					\n						Complete Registration Form (MANDATORY)\nRegistration Form\n\n					\n				If this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or health and safety restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nJoin the ListCan't register right now?\nMaybe… \n\nThe program is full\nThe days don’t work with your schedule\nThe cost of the program is a barrier\nRegistration isn’t open yet\, but you want to know when it does!\n\nWhatever the reason\, the more interest we have in a program\, the more likely we will run it. Please join the interest list and tell us why you cannot register today. \nJoin the List
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-academy-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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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-71/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T160215Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Walk (Cedar Haven)
DESCRIPTION:Now is the brief time of year to see Spring Ephemerals that are emerging with the warmth!  \nThese flowers have adapted to emerge before trees develop all their leaves. They only last for a few weeks in the spring before they disappear again! If you are interested in learning more about these unique plants come to Cedar Haven on May 4th from 2pm – 4pm while we have an expert botanist lead us through a hike focused on our Spring Ephemerals. \nPlease note that registration is required for this event as there are limited spots available.  The cost of registration is $10/person. Children (under 18 years old) are welcome to attend this event for free\, but registeration of free “child tickets” is still required. \nREGISTER BELOW
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-ephemeral-walk-cedar-haven/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T200000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk\, Supper and Evening Program (Ottawa/Gatineau\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Annual Wild Flower Walk\, Potluck Supper and Evening Program! \nIf you are unable to the afternoon activities\, feel free to join us for supper and the evening program. \nSchedule:\n2:30 pm Wildflower Walk \nJoin us in Gatineau Park for a walk along the Lauriault Trail. Features of this trail include spring wildflowers\, Mulvihill Lake\, a view of the Ottawa Valley\, a waterfall\, and the ruins at the Mackenzie King Estate. Meet at the Mackenzie King Estate (Parking Lot 6) any time after 2:00 pm for a 2:30 pm departure time for the walk. (Please email Paul at paul.heintzman@arocha.ca if you need a ride or if you need directions). \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper (at 264 Kingsmere) \nPlease RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm Evening Program: The Wonders of Spring Wildflowers \nMonique Heintzman will give a talk on “The Wonders of Spring Wildflowers.” We will also have an A Rocha garden blessing. \nPlease RSVP paul.heintzman@arocha.ca to let us know if you will be attending and what you will be bringing for the potluck supper.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wildflower-walk-ottawa-on-2024/
LOCATION:Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ottawa":MAILTO:paul.heintzman@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
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SUMMARY:John Stott Memorial Birding Day 2024 (Manitoba)
DESCRIPTION:The John Stott memorial birding day is a global one-day event run by A Rocha on May 11\, 2024 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 11\, 2024 – 9 am – 3 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. Binoculars are also an asset – bring a pair if you have them. \nPlease bring your own bag lunch. Snacks will be provided. \nPlease RSVP so we know how many folks to expect! \nRSVP×RSVP404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n[/modal]Close
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-memorial-birding-day-2024-manitoba/
LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Volunteer Days,Winnipeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044706
CREATED:20240312T141633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T141725Z
UID:45568-1715418000-1715439600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (May 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The EarthKeepers Club is a space for youth (ages 12-16) to connect with others their age that have similar interests in the environment and conservation. An example of a typical day might look like a work project to remove invasive species in the morning\, followed by a discussion over lunch about what it means to be a good steward\, and wrapping up by catching and identifying dragonflies in the afternoon. Through this program\, we aim to make a tangible impact and have fun along the way! \nThe EarthKeepers Club currently has no cost to join and runs from April-November\, on the second Saturday of each month. We are able to offer 3 volunteer hours for high school students that participate in a program day \nRegistration\nBook your ticket to let us know you’re coming! If this is your first time participating in the EarthKeepers Club in 2024\, please also complete the registration form below. \n\n					\n						Book Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n				\n					\n						Complete Registration Form\nRegistration Form
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-club-may-2024/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Conservation,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T223551Z
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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-72/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T170000
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SUMMARY:May Almost Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy intentional space to connect more deeply with self\, God\, and creation as you engage in solitude at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. \n7 pm\, May 23 – 5 pm\, May 25 \nYour stay will include: A private room\, all meals\, two teaching sessions on contemplative prayer\, morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \nNever been on a silent retreat? That’s okay. You can use the time however you like\, whether that’s for times of prayer\, reading\, walking\, journaling\, sketching — the sky is limit (as long as it’s a quiet activity – no tubas please :)). \nYour host: Leah Kostamo\, a trained spiritual director and Registered Clincal Counsellor\, will be on hand if you’re looking for ideas on how to use your time or would like to reflect on what you’re experiencing. \nCost: $325 (including Guest House stay) or $150 (off-site commuters) \nSpace is limited. \nPlease contact Leah at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca with questions or for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/may-almost-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044706
CREATED:20240514T135429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T135624Z
UID:47114-1716624000-1716631200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Tour (Cedar Haven)
DESCRIPTION:Come on a guided bird tour with A Rocha at Cedar Haven! \nThis event will be co-lead by A Rocha’s Conservation Coordinator and a local Ecologist from Conservation Halton. Learn to recognize birds by sight and sound. We will get a chance to explore the different habitats and species found at Cedar Haven during spring migration! \nPlease note that registration is required for this event as there are limited spots available.  The cost of registration is $10/person. Children (under 18 years old) are welcome to attend this event for free\, but registration of free “child tickets” is still required. \nREGISTER BELOW
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/guided-bird-tour-cedar-haven/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044706
CREATED:20240214T223708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T223708Z
UID:45380-1716629400-1716638400@arocha.ca
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-73/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044706
CREATED:20240518T093308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T093949Z
UID:47385-1716915600-1716919200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Church EarthKeepers Meet-Up (May 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month meet-up with people mobilizing earthkeeping at churches. \nAre you mobilizing your church to care for creation? Do you wish more people shared your interest? Then join like-minded folks for a Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up. At these monthly sessions we’ll learn from each other by swapping stories as a way to encourage and equip us to catalyze earthkeeping at church. Come prepared to share your ideas and to hear what works for others as we build a network of regular people working to care for creation within a local church setting. \nThese online gatherings will take place the last Tuesday of every month at 5 PM – 6 PM Pacific Time (8 PM – 9 PM Eastern Time). The following are the scheduled dates for the next five months: \n\nJune 25\nJuly 30\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nOctober 29\n\nDetails including the Zoom link will be available upon registration. \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-meet-up-may-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Manitoba,MB Special Events,Online Programming,Ontario,Special Events
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