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SUMMARY:Lost and Found - Spring Break Adventure Days (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Where are we? Let’s get lost and found together!\nThis spring break\, come figure out where we are during two adventure days! \n \nYou can sign up for just one day or both! \nWe’ll learn how to use a compass and do some orienteering in the forest\, we’ll make art out of our surroundings\, we’ll build devices to figure out the time and weather\, and we’ll discover what parts of our surroundings we might be able to eat! \n \nCome discover where we are\, and maybe even find yourself becoming a part of the world around you! \n\nOur pop-up camps always include: \n– Time outside\n– Discovery/learning\n– Games\n– Art projects\n– Morning AND afternoon snacks!\n\nWhen? March 31 and/or April 1\, 2026 from 9am to 3:30pm \nWhere? The Mennonite Heritage Gallery (600 Shaftesbury Blvd) \nAges 6-12 \nCost: $30 a day (plus tax) per camper \n\n Use code POPUP10 to receive a 10% discount if registering more than 1 camper!\nThere are two tickets: March 31 and April 1. Select one of each if you would like to send your camper for both days!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs this camp right for my child?\nAs a Christian conservation organization we strive to create warm\, inclusive\, quality environmental education programs that care for creation and equip others to do likewise. Our goal is to inspire hope\, wonder and curiosity through hands-on\, place-based immersive science education. By providing students with the opportunity to expand their eco-literacy and familiarity with the natural world\, our desire is that as a reflection of this knowledge\, their appreciation\, care and love of that space deepen and develop alongside their learning and exploration. \nOur work reflects our belief that God loves all of creation and calls humanity to act as stewards of that creation – both the human and non-human bits \nDiving Deeper into our Christian theology: \nWe aim to provide inclusive programming for a wide range of cultural backgrounds within our community. With that in mind\, we welcome insights from all cultures to address environmental challenges- to learn and grow from one another\, while remaining rooted in our calling to care for creation out of a love from the Creator. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/lost-and-found-spring-break-adventure-days-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:MHC Gallery\, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Come care for creation at the A Rocha BC Centre!\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for working outdoors\, and bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. This event is RAIN OR SHINE\, so come prepared! \nWork Project \nMeet at the site map next to the A Rocha Farm Store upon arrival for instructions. Folks will be divided into work project groups for the morning. \nLunch (optional) – registration required \nThere is an optional lunch provided at 12:30pm – please sign-up using the ticket add-on. It will be a simple vegetarian meal (e.g. soup or salad\, depending on the season) with DF/GF options. \nTour (optional) \nJoin us for an optional site tour at 1pm\, and hear about our work. \nIf you are signing up as a group of 10+\, please contact british.columbia@arocha.ca to confirm with us first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-2022-2026-04-11/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:Good Seed Sunday Service (Ottawa\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Sing\, pray and reflect on creation care!\nTrinity Anglican Church and A Rocha Ottawa are hosting Good Seed Sunday Service on April 19th\, 2026 at 4pm. Held on the Sunday closest to Earth Day\, Good Seed Sunday is a time for Christians across Canada to honour the Creator as they celebrate and care for creation. \nPeople from A Rocha will be participating in various parts of the service: singing\, scripture readings\, and prayers. As well\, Luke Wilson (CEO of A Rocha Canada) will be bringing the biblical reflection at this service this year. \nNo registration is needed. Join us at the Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street (at Cameron Ave.)\, Ottawa. If you have any questions\, please contact paul.heintzman@arocha.ca.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/good-seed-sunday-service-ottawa-on-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity Anglican Church\, 1230 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 3Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ontario,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:Church Earthkeepers: Let's Pray (Apr 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Church Earthkeepers: Let’s Pray: \nThe northern hemisphere is thawing and heading towards spring\, an annual time characterized by new growth and new life. April is the month where many people celebrate Earth Day. What creation care idea is growing in your heart? What new seed is the Spirit planting in you or your community? Let’s gather together to pray for each other and celebrate the signs of life struggling to poke through the soil of our world. \nSign upAbout our facilitator: \nRick Faw has played a key role at A Rocha Canada since 2004 and now serves as Education Director. With training in both science (BSc) and theology (MCS)\, he has a unique ability to help people connect their spiritual lives with the natural world. Passionate about teaching and his love of the outdoors\, Rick makes his home at Kingfisher Farm in Surrey\, BC\, with his family. \nMore about the Monthly Church Earthkeepers Meet-Up: \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 Earth keepers 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 earth keeping at church. \nNot able to make the meet-up but keen to find out more? Wherever you’re at\, we’re here to walk with you. To arrange a conversation with our team\, reach us here.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/church-earthkeepers-lets-pray-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programming
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SUMMARY:Restoration Saturday (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Help care for local ecosystems by joining A Rocha’s Restoration Saturday!\nWe’ll be removing invasive plants\, planting native species\, and restoring habitat to help biodiversity thrive. \nThe day starts at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. From there\, we’ll head to the nearby restoration site.\nAll ages are welcome! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nTools and equipment are provided. \nRestoration Saturday fills up quickly\, so please RSVP to secure your spot! \n\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/restoration-saturday-surrey-bc-83/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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SUMMARY:Houston Bird Walks 2026
DESCRIPTION:All Birders Welcome! \nThe Buck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre is holding weekly bird walks this spring. Join us as we identify birds by sight and song! \nBuck Creek Hatchery & Nature Centre\nMeeting at 8am each morning\n3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, BC\n(Turn right onto 5th Street off of Tweedie just past KalTire) \nMost walks will last approximately 1.5-2 hours\, depending on how good the birding is! Dress warmly for cool morning\, binoculars available. \nStay tuned for details/changes on our Facebook Group. \nContact Cindy with any questions:\nEmail – cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca\nPhone – 250-845-4540
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/houston-bird-walks-2026/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northern BC
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