A Rocha https://arocha.ca/ Inspiring Hope. Caring for Creation. Fri, 15 May 2026 21:38:13 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-ARC_Favicon-32x32.png A Rocha https://arocha.ca/ 32 32 Finding a New Damselfly Species Record for Metro Vancouver https://arocha.ca/new-damselfly-species-record-for-metro-vancouver/ Fri, 15 May 2026 19:08:57 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52873 Finding the California Spreadwing in Metro Vancouver How getting to know damselflies and dragonflies of the Tatalu Watershed led to broader scientific discovery for the region By Steven Esau, Water Quality Technician  May 13, 2026 Dragonflies (and their lesser-known relatives, damselflies) are incredible insects, and well worth the study of any observer who sees [...]

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]]> Introducing the Manitoba WildRoots Team of 2026 https://arocha.ca/introducing-the-manitoba-wildroots-team-of-2026/ Thu, 07 May 2026 20:56:18 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52846 Introducing the Manitoba WildRoots Team of 2026 By Zoe Matties, Manitoba Program Manager May 7, 2026 This week the A Rocha team in Manitoba welcomed three new summer staff through our WildRoots program. It is always an exciting time as we get to tell the new staff the A Rocha story, [...]

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]]> Embracing the Rhythm of the Seasons https://arocha.ca/embracing-the-rhythm-of-the-seasons/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:59:53 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52733 Embracing the Rhythm of the Seasons Finding contentment in the repetition of church celebrations and natural seasons. By Amanda Hildebrand, Ontario Program Manager April 2, 2026 I was struck today by a conversation about the weather, that ubiquitous Canadian small talk: “Cold day today. It was so warm yesterday. I [...]

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]]> More Content is Not the Solution https://arocha.ca/more-content-is-not-the-solution/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:07:25 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52701 More Content is Not the Solution How A Rocha's Earthkeeping Church workshops inspire and equip churches to follow God's call to care for creation By Scott Gerbrandt, Manitoba Director April 1, 2026 I don't think I'll ever forget the moment I was asked to go to a church early on [...]

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]]> Cultivating Hopeful and Active Perseverance https://arocha.ca/cultivating-hopeful-and-active-perseverance/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:17:13 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52617 Cultivating Hopeful and Active Earthkeepers A reflection on the centrality of rhythms and companionship By Whitney Buckner, Tatalu Conservation Residency Coordinator (In the above image, bottom row, on the far left) March 26, 2026 My role at A Rocha is to coordinate the Tatalu Conservation Residency. This unique program is an immersive experience where [...]

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]]> 7 Tips for Developing Sit Spots with Antsy Kids https://arocha.ca/7-tips-for-developing-sit-spots-with-antsy-kids/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:52:05 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52498 7 Tips for Developing Sit Spots with Antsy Kids Some practical tips for how to facilitate nature contemplation with kids By Ellis Hamm, Manitoba Environmental Education Coordinator March 2, 2026 “What on earth is a sit spot?” I hear you asking. You can probably guess the answer to this question [...]

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]]> Drawn to Wonder in the Season of Lent https://arocha.ca/drawn-to-wonder-in-the-season-of-lent/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:36:36 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52400 Drawn to Wonder in the Season of Lent A reflection on approaching the season of lent from a posture of wonder at God's creation By Zoe Matties, Manitoba Program Manager Feb 5, 2026 February in Winnipeg can be a tough a month. Even though the light is steadily increasing, the [...]

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]]> From Creek to Classroom: The Watershed Project https://arocha.ca/from-creek-to-classroom/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:30:11 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52293 From Creek to Classroom: The Watershed Project Learning to care for local watersheds, one dip net at a time By Mary-Ruth Low, Communications Manager  January 24, 2026 A Watershed Moment A “watershed moment” is often used to describe a turning point, a moment when something shifts and a new way forward becomes clear. At [...]

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]]> WildRoots Program: Becoming a Refugia People Together https://arocha.ca/wildroots-program-becoming-a-refugia-people-together/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:32:04 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=52184 WildRoots Program: Becoming a Refugia People Together Introducing the reimagined WildRoots Summer Worker Program By Zoe Matties, Manitoba Program Manager Jan 6, 2026 What do you do when faced with the bewildering world we live in? Do you adapt your behaviour and adopt new practices? Do you keep going with [...]

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]]> Delighting in All He Has Made https://arocha.ca/delighting-in-all-he-has-made/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:11 +0000 https://arocha.ca/?p=51994 Written by Ivy Rowan, Tatalu Conservation Resident -- A Reflection From a Conservation Resident  My name is Ivy Madeleine, and I’ve had the wonderful privilege of taking part in the Tatalu Conservation Residency this fall. Over the last few months, I’ve spent my time gleaning from the wisdom and knowledge of the Conservation Science team, [...]

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