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
The latest news on our projects
Indwell Eco-Gardens
Indwell Eco-Gardensby Jeremy Petrusma (Environmental Educator)During the month of August we spent ten days with tenants and volunteers from Indwell to create new “eco-gardens” at Strathearne Suites and Rudy Hulst Commons. Working alongside tenants, we [...]
To Be Like the Little Children
By Jubilee Dueck Thiessen - A Rocha Manitoba Summer Worker As I wrap up my summer work with A Rocha Manitoba and reflect back on our day camps and experiences with the kids, Jesus’ [...]
Operation Wild: Pandemic Response
Operation Wild: Pandemic Response by Matt Koning (Operation Wild program Coordinator) The Best of a Bad Situation Operation Wild is a program of A Rocha Ontario that strives to provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities [...]