A place of restoration, inspiration, and preparation
The Brooksdale Environmental Centre is a place of transformation. The flagship project of A Rocha Canada, Brooksdale is one of the most dynamic Christian environmental centres in North America. Brooksdale’s 18-acre property is a living lab comprised of forests, a threatened river system, organic gardens, and heritage houses. This unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land makes Brooksdale more than a showpiece, but a place where critical environmental issues are researched, addressed, and solved. In addition to running a guest house for overnight retreats, we welcome interns and volunteers to join in our work.
Transforming People and Places
The latest news on our projects
The New Farm and Gift Shop
Are you looking for local, sustainably-produced gifts, produce and goodies? Are you looking for a way to connect with the friendly folk at A Rocha on a regular basis? Are you looking for an outing [...]
Planet Jr. Takes the Farm by Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSqolNbtK-0&feature=youtu.be Weeds are every farmer's bane. Eradicating them without the use of herbicides can be a daunting battle that consumes days of time for our crew every summer (and still we don't catch up!). [...]
Welcoming the Weemhoffs!
The Brooksdale Environmental Centre recently grew by one fantastic family. After years of dreaming, Jessica and Ryan Weemhoff and their darling girls, Salel and Brooke, joined the A Rocha Brooksdale community where they will make [...]