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SUMMARY:Winter Activities\, Potluck Supper and Evening Program (Ottawa/Gatineau\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ottawa for our Winter Activities\, 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:\n2:00 pm Winter Activities\nJoin us in Gatineau Park for winter outdoor activities including hiking\, snowshoeing\, and cross-country skiing. You can choose your activity. We will lead a group cross-country ski for anyone who would like to join us. We have plenty of cross-country ski equipment available for those who don’t have any. If you intend to snowshoe you will need to bring your own snowshoes. Meet at 264 Kingsmere at 2:00 pm. (for directions or for a ride please send an e-mail to: paul.heintzman@arocha.ca ). \n5:30 pm Potluck Supper\nPlease RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring so that we can plan accordingly. \n7:00 pm “A Thousand Year Plan: The Deconstruction of Faith in Canada and the Potential for a (Re)Turn to a Creation Ethic.”\nDr. Peter Schuurman will draw on his new book (co-authored with Angela Reitsma Bick) Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada (New Leaf 2024) to point to the possibilities for a renewed Creation ethic that lie within the current “deconstructing faith” trend. From interviews with 28 “deconstructing” Canadians\, he examines the place of indigenous culture and history in hopes for a repentant and reconstructed Christian faith\, a faith that sees the “community of creation” as key to the shalom that God promises for all. \nPeter will also be speaking on the topic of “Deconstructing a Young Earth\, Deconstructing Faith: Two Stories\, Two Directions” at a CSCA event on Friday evening Feb. 28 at the Laurentian Leadership Centre. For more details see: https://csca.ca/events/event/2025-ott-sch/ \nPlease RSVP via email to paul.heintzman@arocha.ca to let us know if you will be attending the A Rocha event on March 1 and what you will be bringing for the potluck supper.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/march-1-ottawa-gatineau/
LOCATION:Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:Consider the Lilies Collective (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Consider the Lilies Collective\nMarch 15\, 2025 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nLocation: All Saint’s Anglican Church/st. benedict’s table \n521 Broadway Ave\nWhile the full conference goes on the road\, we want to continue equipping and connecting you in your work to care for creation with your church. \nJoin the A Rocha community for a morning of practical workshops and worship engaging our head\, hands\, and hearts for creation care. Snacks and coffee/tea will be provided.\nParking available in the lots behind Canada Life on Colony St. \nSession #1: Talking Climate & Creation Care at your Church\nwith Sandy Plett & Aaron Thiessen\nHow do you talk about creation care and climate change in a church context? How might we talk to the children and youth in our communities about this topic? What are some theological considerations? This workshop will tackle these questions about engaging minds on creation care. \nSession #2: Taking Action with Hands-on Projects\nwith Beth Downey Sawatsky\, Peter Sawatsky\, Benjamin Verkerk & Francesco Zurzolo\nSometimes the easiest way to start caring for creation is to do a hands-on project. This workshop will bring together various voices in the church to share about projects they have done\, from community gardens\, to green building techniques\, to solar panels\, and more. \nSession #3: Worship and Liturgy \nwith saint benedict’s table\nJoin the A Rocha Manitoba team for a short prayer & worship service demonstrating how you can incorporate care of creation into the rhythms and practices of your church community. \nFull schedule here \nRegister below (cost covers snacks and coffee/tea. Contact us here ×Contact Us404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\nClose if you’d like to come\, but cost is a barrier)
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/consider-the-lilies-collective-winnipeg-mb-2/
LOCATION:All Saint’s Anglican Church\, 521 Broadway Ave\, winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 1B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba
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SUMMARY:River Reptiles Reptile Show (Houston\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Reptile Show\nJoin Kyle Thibeault\, owner of Rivers Reptiles in Smithers for an educational and close up look at some of his favorite reptile friends.\n\nSpace is limited. Register through Eventbrite.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/riverreptilesshow/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in protecting your local forests? Have you ever wondered what you can do to practically help? We have an answer for you! Come to Cedar Haven on March 22nd from 10am-12pm for an A Rocha training session.\nWe will be focusing on identifying a forest pest called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). In this workshop\, you will learn the sampling protocol to survey for this insect and the steps you can take to report this devastating species. This insect is moving northward and threatening the health of Ontario Eastern Hemlock in Southern Ontario. If you live near places like Hamilton\, Guelph and Toronto we need your help to combat the invasion and protect our forest health! \nThis event is open to youth and adults age 16+. Please register below. \nSliding Scale Pricing\nWe believe in the value of our programs and we know you do too! That’s why we have introduced sliding scale pricing this year; we are happy to have you come at any rate you select. Instead of a fixed fee\, you can choose from one of three fee options when registering: \n\nSubsidized Rate: Choose this one if cost is a barrier to you attending. We are able to offer this option due to the generosity of our supporters\, including donors and grants.\nTrue-Value Rate: This is what we estimate to be a fair cost for the event. It helps us cover costs of staff\, materials\, and other fees associated with running the event.\nPay-It-Forward Rate: Choose this one if you want to invest in the future of A Rocha programming and help others be able to come at the subsidized rate.\n\nBy offering tiered pricing\, we aim to balance affordability with sustainability\, making our programs accessible while also providing participants with an opportunity to support their community. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nREGISTER
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/hemlock-training-workshop-on/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario
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SUMMARY:Spectacular Spring Day Camp (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spectacular Spring Day Camp! We will spend every day (9am-3pm) outdoors\, exploring the wetland\, forest and farmland at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover life in our ecosystems! \nBring your own snacks (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch and water bottle. Come dressed for activities in the outdoors\, rain or shine. Wear a hat\, and gloves and bring an extra layer and waterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots are required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas–we need our hands) \nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished Kindergarten). \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email education.bc@arocha.ca or call 604 542 9006.  \n \n*Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance is available. \nContact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\nClose
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spectacular-spring-day-camp-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:Greenbelt Bruce Trail Hike (Burlington\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 29th for our Greenbelt Bruce Trail Hike\, led by friend of A Rocha Ontario and local expert of the Bruce Trail\, David Schuurman.\nOn this exploratory hike\, we will discover more about the Bruce Trail Conservancy\, Niagara Escarpment\, and the 2 million acres of protected land that makes up Ontario’s Greenbelt. We will also learn how to read the trail blazes\, discuss tips for doing an “End to End” on the Bruce Trail\, and learn about how we can impact the health and future of our essential Greenbelt. \nThis event is open to adults and families. Please register below. \nNote that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Children age 4 and under are eligible to attend for free but registration is still required; remember to select the “young child” ticket option. \nSliding Scale Pricing\nWe believe in the value of our programs and we know you do too! That’s why we have introduced sliding scale pricing this year; we are happy to have you come at any rate you select. Instead of a fixed fee\, you can choose from one of three fee options when registering: \n\nSubsidized Rate: Choose this one if cost is a barrier to you attending. We are able to offer this option due to the generosity of our supporters\, including donors and grants.\nTrue-Value Rate: This is what we estimate to be a fair cost for the event. It helps us cover costs of staff\, materials\, and other fees associated with running the event.\nPay-It-Forward Rate: Choose this one if you want to invest in the future of A Rocha programming and help others be able to come at the subsidized rate.\n\nBy offering tiered pricing\, we aim to balance affordability with sustainability\, making our programs accessible while also providing participants with an opportunity to support their community. If you have any questions\, please reach out to us at ontario@arocha.ca. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks to the Greenbelt Foundation\nWith the support of the Greenbelt Foundation\, A Rocha Ontario is able to promote habitat conservation\, especially within Ontario’s Greenbelt\, through our projects\, programs\, and workshops. \nLearn more about Ontario’s Greenbelt at www.greenbelt.ca.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/greenbelt-bruce-trail-hike-on/
LOCATION:City View Park (Bruce Trail)\, 2500 Kerns Rd\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P 1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Greater Toronto Area,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario
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