BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213345 CREATED:20250415T220044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T220422Z UID:49678-1748023200-1756566000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Houston NatureKids DESCRIPTION:A Rocha Canada’s Houston project is partnering with NatureKids BC to host the Houston NatureKids Club. Interested in finding out more. See NatureKids BC website for details or contact houston@naturekidsbc.ca. \nHere are our upcoming events: \nMay 23/24th – Join A Rocha’s annual Birdblitz in Houston. \nJune 21 – Willowvale Wetland Hike with Smithers NatureKids \nJuly 26 – “Bucket’s Berries and Bears\, Oh My” Learn about saskatoon berries and how to share your picking space with the bears safely. Bring a bucket to fill. \nAugust 30 – Buck Creek Falls Adventure. \nWatch here for more details. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-naturekids/ LOCATION:ON END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213345 CREATED:20250616T211014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T191950Z UID:50193-1750496400-1756558800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Flea Market (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! \nJune 21\, July 12\, August 9\, August 30.\n9am-1pm\nInterested in being a vendor at our flea market? Space rental starts from $10/day. \nBook a space here to sell your second hand or handmade items.\nAll proceeds from space rental supports nature education and riverside restoration work at A Rocha Canada’s Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre. \n\n10 x 10 space (bring your own tent and tables) = $20/day\n10 x 10 space (2 tables provided\, bring your own tent) = $30/day\n8 x 6 space (bring your own table) = $10/day\n8 x 6 space (one table provided) = $15/day URL:https://arocha.ca/event/flea-market-houston-summer-2025/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Saturday-20-25-August.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213345 CREATED:20250117T171943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T205740Z UID:48867-1751446800-1751641200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Earthkeepers Youth Day Camp (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a youth\, this is the day camp for you! Every day (9am-3pm) outdoors at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre we will explore issues and challenges of earthkeeping\, with opportunities to do hands-on projects\, wide games\, critical thinking and leadership skills! \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 bring an extra layer andwaterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots required for rain! Bring an extra set of clothes\, just in case. (*please no umbrellas–we need our hands) \nFor youth going into grades 7-9. \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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance available. \nContact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/earthkeepers-youth-day-camp-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSCF8613-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213346 CREATED:20250212T173350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T162243Z UID:49059-1751533200-1751544000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore King’s Forest with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time hiking\, learn about the creatures we encounter\, and play together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nUPDATE: This date has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on July 22. Click here to sign up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-kings-forest-july-3/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-Forest-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250704T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250705T163000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213346 CREATED:20250422T152354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152354Z UID:49716-1751648400-1751733000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Conservation Saturday (Boreal Ecology Centre\, MB) DESCRIPTION:WHO: We’re looking for willing volunteers who care about creation and nature conservation. Skills and knowledge are an asset\, but all knowledge levels are welcome! \nWHAT: Graham (Conservation Science Coordinator) will be leading the group in a forest biodiversity monitoring day. We have set up some permanent monitoring sites to record the plant biodiversity for the area and overtime continue to observe how species diversity is changing. We’ll be working in a 20m×20m area recording a tree stem map\, and narrowing in to several 5m×5m sites observing shrubs and 1m×1m sites observing ground vegetation. \nRSVPExperience identifying Manitoba plants is an asset but not required to participate.\n \nThe work will be contributing to:\n1. Setting a baseline understanding of the biodiversity of the forest\n2. Determining the health of the forest (do we see lots of thriving species or less so)\n3. Understanding the succession is part of a healthy forest we want to see how the forest is\ngrowing and changing \nWHERE: The Boreal Ecology Centre\, 81025 Boggy River Rd.\, East Braintree\, MB \nWHAT TO BRING:\nEssentials: food for the day (including snacks\, water bottle etc.)\, work boots and gloves\, good clothes for walking and being outdoors\, bug spray/bug net and sunscreen \nWHEN:\nJoin us for the evening anytime after 5:00pm on Friday at the Boreal Ecology Centre to enjoy a fun and restful evening at the centre before an early morning surveying plants in the forest!\nMonitoring will take place from 8:30am to 4:30pm CDT on Saturday\, July 5. \nRSVP: \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Volunteer Day RSVP (Manitoba)\n\n \n Sorry\, this form is not available. \n \n \n \n \n\nCloseIf you have any questions\, \ndon’t hesitate to get in touch!×Contact Us\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nYour Name\n\n\nYour Email\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message\n\nYes\, I want to sign up for ARMB's monthly newsletter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/conservation-saturday-boreal-ecology-centre-mb-9/ LOCATION:Boreal Ecology Centre\, A Rocha Boreal Ecology Centre\, East Braintree\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20220825_152322-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250506T165359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T135833Z UID:49843-1751706000-1751713200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Immersive Bee Experience (Troy\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Join A Rocha Ontario for an immersive experience exploring the life and importance of bees on Saturday\, July 5th!\nThis 2 hour immersive experience provides an up-close view of a working honey bee colony. Throughout our time together\, we will cover a wide variety of topics including: a honey bee’s life cycle\, their many jobs in the colony\, their importance to our environment (and lives!)\, and how we can be helping them thrive. We will also learn a little bit about the native bees that we have in Ontario. \nThis beehive experience is at a tree nursery farm where our bees are kept. It is a gorgeous space- surrounded by young trees\, situated near a little pond and sometimes we get treated by their grazing sheep! The farm is located in Troy\, Ontario\, just 20 minutes outside of Dundas towards Rockton. \nThere are both hands-on and observational opportunities during these tours. Gloves and suits are available to borrow to get the chance to take a closer look. \nDue to the nature of this outdoor visit\, wearing tall light-colored socks\, closed toed shoes and bringing a water bottle are highly recommended. \nThis event is open to adults and families. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register below. \nUPDATE: Unfortunately\, this event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you at one of our other events soon. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/bee-experience-troy-on-july-2025/ LOCATION:Troy\, ON\, Troy\, ON CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Immersive-Bee-Experience.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250210T165559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T212500Z UID:48992-1751878800-1752246000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ River East (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy pre-packaged snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process! Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms.  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-river-east-winnipeg-mb-2/ LOCATION:River East Church\, 755 McLeod Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2K 0B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMGP2239-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250212T173548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T162302Z UID:49062-1752051600-1752062400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore King’s Forest with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time hiking\, learn about the creatures we encounter\, and play together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nUPDATE: This date has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on July 22. Click here to sign up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-kings-forest-july-9/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-Forest-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250508T133352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133352Z UID:49871-1752310800-1752332400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:EarthKeepers Club (July 2025) 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\, usually 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 2025\, 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-july-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:EarthKeepers Club,ON Conservation,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EKC-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250415T154351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154907Z UID:49652-1752415200-1752422400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Sabbath Hike on Sunday\, July 13th for the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. \nTogether\, we will engage in the ancient practice of sabbath by going on a guided contemplative walk through the beautiful Cedar Haven landscape. All are welcome to join us! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRSVP BELOW\nPlease RSVP to receive notification of 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/sabbath-hike-cedar-haven-july-2025/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sabbath-Hike.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250211T202608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202608Z UID:49006-1752829200-1752850800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Pop-Up Camp @ CMU (Winnipeg\, MB) (ages 6-12) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting day of camp filled with nature based activities\, fun games\, and outdoor exploration. \nThis single day of camp is not connected to any of our other week-long summer day camps\, making it a perfect fit for any kids who like being outside\, from kids who already love camp to kids who aren’t sure if camp is for them and just want to try it out! \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process. Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registrations. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, the registration cost is non-refundable. (In the case of extenuating circumstances\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca.) \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms.  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-pop-up-camp-cmu-winnipeg-mb-ages-6-12/ LOCATION:MHC Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMGP5599-scaled-e1739305530375.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250117T172303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T210146Z UID:48844-1753088400-1753455600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Animal Homes Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Animal Homes 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 bring an extra layer andwaterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots 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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance available. \nContact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/animal-homes-day-camp-1-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSCF8646-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250529T223531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T183237Z UID:50014-1753088400-1755270000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Junior Streamkeepers | Kids Summer Nature Club (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Register HereJunior Streamkeepers Day Camp\n\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on adventure that connects kids with nature—through salmon! Each day\, we’ll explore our local watershed with exciting science lessons\, creek walks to Buck Creek\, creative art projects\, games\, and stories from Indigenous perspectives. Together\, we’ll discover the salmon’s journey and learn how to protect their home—and ours! \n\nAges 5-8 – July 21 – 25th \nAges 9-12 – August 11-15 \nCome to one\, two or all the days (Discount for a full summer pass). \n\nMonday – From Stream to Sea – Exploring the lifecycle of salmon \nTuesday – Bear\, bugs and beetles – Explore how salmon fit into the food web \nWednesday – Fish as food – Explore how salmon are used by humans and hear stories from local salmon knowledge keepers\, learn how to cook a salmon over a fire and taste some smoked salmon for yourself \nThursday – Swimming Against the Current – Learn about the salmons strength and it’s ability to survive against all odds. \nFriday – Restoring the Riverside – Plant a tree\, explore the riverside and learn how you can care for the river. End the day with a celebration of salmon and the end of Streamkeepers club with a wrap up and treats. \nTime: 9 am – 3 pm \nMax 24 kids per day \nCost: Pay as you can. Suggested amount $40/day (includes snack & lunch) \nPayment method: Cash or Cheque brought to the nature centre on the first day. \n\nInstructions: Bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather! We will go outside rain or shine. \n\nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/junior-streamkeepers-houston-bc/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Day Camps,Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PXL_20230610_183946366.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250212T174434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T133124Z UID:49066-1753174800-1753185600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Day - King's Forest (Hamilton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore King’s Forest with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time hiking\, learn about the creatures we encounter\, and play together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \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. \nPayment & Registration\nPlease purchase 1 ticket per child you wish to register. After purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form below. \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. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-kings-forest-july-22/ LOCATION:Kings Forest (Greenhill Bowl Park Parking Lot)\, Hamilton\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kings-Forest-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250212T180046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T151133Z UID:49074-1753347600-1753358400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - Cedar Haven Garden (Freelton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the garden at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time gardening\, learning about the creatures we encounter\, and playing together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nUPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on August 5th. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-cedar-haven-july-24/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Garden-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213347 CREATED:20250117T172205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T210232Z UID:48852-1753693200-1754060400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Animal Homes Day Camp 2 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Animal Homes 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 bring an extra layer andwaterproof outer jackets for wet days. Boots 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. *Note: Ask us about financial assistance. \n\n\n\n\nFinancial assistance available. \nContact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/animal-homes-day-camp-2-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSCF0724-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213348 CREATED:20250210T213150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T213530Z UID:48999-1753693200-1754060400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp @ St Margaret's (Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting week of camp filled with nature based activities\, lots of fun games\, and outdoor exploration. Kids can look forward to a field trip\, special animal visitors\, fun crafts\, tasty snacks\, and discovering the wonder in our own backyards.  \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-12 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now a simple one step process! Scroll down to see the Eventbrite registration\, click on it and select the number of child registration. Take time to fill in all the required information in one sitting\, pay\, and you are all set! \nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. \nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than two weeks notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \n— \nA Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organization and our camp will include short reflections on caring for creation. For inquiries\, please email mb.education@arocha.ca \nHealth protocol: Please stay at home if you have illness symptoms.  URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-st-margarets-winnipeg-mb-2/ LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, 160 Ethelbert St.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3G 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Courtney-and-camper-at-St-Margarets-day-camp-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213348 CREATED:20250212T180421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T151123Z UID:49078-1753779600-1753790400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - Cedar Haven Garden (Freelton\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore the garden at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time gardening\, learning about the creatures we encounter\, and playing together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nUPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However\, we are still accepting registrations for this same program on August 5th. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-cedar-haven-july-29/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Garden-Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T213348 CREATED:20250212T174731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T162513Z UID:49068-1753866000-1753876800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Explore Day - Dundas Valley (Dundas\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Come explore Dundas Valley with our environmental education team!\nThrough this program\, we combine scientific learning with wonder-led exploration. At this event\, we will spend time hiking\, learn about the creatures we encounter\, and play together in the beauty of the natural world. \nOpen to children ages 7 – 12. \nUPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. That being said\, we are still offering other Explore Day options. Click here to sign up. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-day-dundas-valley-july-30/ LOCATION:Dundas Valley Conservation Area\, 650 Governors Road\, Dundas\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Explore Day,Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Explore-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR