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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-84/
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:John Stott Memorial Birding Day 2026 (Manitoba)
DESCRIPTION:The John Stott memorial birding day is a global one-day event run by A Rocha on May 9\, 2026 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. \nThis year we will be offering two options for the birding day. Please register below for the option you would like to attend: \n\nBoreal Ecology Centre: recreational birding\, outdoor picnic lunch together\, and walking the trails.\nMeet at 9 am at the 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.Please bring your own bag lunch.\nAssiniboine Park: Join birding guides for a walk in the park.\nMeet at 7:30 am at the gates to the English Garden. The walk will be a couple of hours.\n\nPlease RSVP so we know how many folks to expect!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/john-stott-memorial-birding-day-2026-manitoba/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Boreal Ecology Centre,Manitoba,MB Conservation,MB Volunteer Days,Winnipeg
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SUMMARY:John Stott Birding Day 2026 (Millgrove\, ON)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9th is John Stott Memorial Birding Day! On this day\, we celebrate a great friend and supporter of A Rocha\, John Stott. John is remembered as a theologian\, pastor and avid birdwatcher. So to honour his legacy\, we are welcoming all to join us for a morning of recreational birding at the A Rocha Ontario Centre!\nTo ensure that everyone\, regardless of experience level\, is able to participate in and enjoy this day to the fullest\, we are offering 2 sessions for this event: the Early Bird(er) and the Flock. Each session will be roughly 2 hours long. \n\nThe Early Bird(er) session will begin at 7:30am and is designed for experienced birders. This session will feature a quieter\, guided bird walk around the property that will allow for more focused and peaceful observation of the birds onsite.\nThe Flock session will begin at 9am and is designed for new birders and families. This session will be very beginner-friendly! It will begin with an orientation to birding and birding etiquette\, and will include a guided bird walk as well as other optional activities for children and families.\n\nThis event is open to adults and families. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister FOR FREE below! Be sure to select the option that corresponds with your preferred session: Early Bird(er) or the Flock. \nREGISTER BELOW\nFor more information about John Stott and this day\, check out the John Stott Birding Day website. \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/john-stott-birding-day-2026-on/
LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Conservation,ON Special Events,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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UID:52262-1778319000-1778335200@arocha.ca
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-2022-2026-05-09/
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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UID:52748-1778324400-1778335200@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Yard Sale - Surrey\, BC
DESCRIPTION:Yard Sale\n📅 May 9\n⌚ 11am – 2pm\n📍 1620 192 St \nCome on by our Yard Sale\, and pick up some fun finds! Browse useful household items and seconds pottery. \nAll proceeds will go towards our programming.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/yard-sale-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha Canada\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Brooksdale,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T150000
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UID:52611-1778328000-1778338800@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Come find your new garden favourites for your boxes\, bed\, and planters.\n\n Vegetable & herb seedlings + native plants. Stay tuned on our Instagram @arochabc for full list ahead of the sale.\n\nMAY 9\, 12-3pm (TWO LOCATIONS)\n\n\n\n 1620 192 St\, South Surrey\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver\n\n\nMAY 16\, 12-3PM (VANCOUVER ONLY)\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-plant-sale-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T150000
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UID:52642-1778331600-1778338800@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (ON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an A Rocha volunteer day as we move into stage two of our native plant propagation work! After weeks of cold stratification\, many of our seeds are now ready to be transferred into seed trays in the garden. We’ll also be checking on early seedlings that are beginning to emerge and potting them up to support healthy growth. If time allows\, we’ll pitch in on preparing a new native plant garden space at the top of the hill. Come get your hands in the soil and help bring this season’s native plants to life!\n\n\n \n\n\nAdults and families are welcome to participate. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.\n \nRegister below.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-on-may2026/
LOCATION:A Rocha Ontario Centre\, 1440 Westover Road\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ON Volunteer Days,Ontario
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T120000
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CREATED:20260306T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201602Z
UID:52549-1778923800-1778932800@arocha.ca
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-85/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T055349
CREATED:20260312T170220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170812Z
UID:52612-1778932800-1778943600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Come find your new garden favourites for your boxes\, bed\, and planters.\n\n Vegetable & herb seedlings + native plants. Stay tuned on our Instagram @arochabc for full list ahead of the sale.\n\nMAY 9\, 12-3pm (TWO LOCATIONS)\n\n\n\n 1620 192 St\, South Surrey\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver\n\n\nMAY 16\, 12-3PM (VANCOUVER ONLY)\n\n 1575 Salsbury Dr\, East Vancouver
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/spring-plant-sale-surrey-bc-2026-05-16/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T055349
CREATED:20260306T201623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201623Z
UID:52551-1779528600-1779537600@arocha.ca
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-86/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260523T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T211754Z
UID:52585-1779530400-1779537600@arocha.ca
SUMMARY:Faith Forest Initiative (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with the City of Winnipeg Naturalist Department to match churches with public spaces that need trees planted. \nThe next tree planting day is happening on May 23\, 2026 10:00 AM and we will be returning to George Heshka Park.  \nAll you need are gloves\, good footwear\, and some water to drink and the city will provide the shovels and the trees! \nPlease RSVP. We’d like to get a good sense of how many people will be joining us so we can have enough shovels and trees. Thanks!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/faith-forest-initiative-winnipeg-mb-3/
LOCATION:George Heshka Park\, 2165 Burrows Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2R 1G8
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,MB Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T055349
CREATED:20260306T201639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201639Z
UID:52553-1780133400-1780142400@arocha.ca
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-87/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Restoration Days
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