Hands-On Learning
A Rocha runs environmental education programs for school and church groups, day campers, families and adults.
Our education programs engage people directly in the world around them. This engagement opens windows into wonder that transform mere knowledge into caring action. Therefore, A Rocha’s education programs are experiential. Whether it’s on a week-long day camp or a 3-hour field trip, participants are outfitted with nets for pond dipping, magnifiers for examining bugs, and binoculars for identifying birds.
Our adult education programs focus on the theological basis for creation care. These programs are delivered through on-site workshops and events, as well as through lectures and sermons in universities and churches.
Educating for wonder
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Operation Wild Final Report
Summary Findings: Operation Wild 2018-2021 There is a quote by Steven Bouma-Prediger that beautifully and precisely captures the vision of Operation Wild. It goes as follows: “We care for only [...]
The Challenge and Blessing of Environmental Education During COVID
The Challenge and Blessing of Environmental Education During COVID For many of us, being outdoors has become much more precious these days than ever before. It’s in nature that we find ourselves [...]
We Need Each Other: Children and Adults in Creation Care
We Need Each Other: Children and Adults in Creation Care By Matthew W. Humphrey, Director of Theological Education “It’s good that you are working with children about this. They are the ones who [...]