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
A Great Loss for A Rocha: A personal reflection from Leah Kostamo
"Grief is love's souvenir." I scribbled this quote in my journal on Oct. 27th, just the day before I got the news of the tragic accident that seriously injured Peter Harris and took the [...]
What I Learned from My Internship: Boiled Down to a List of 15
(Photo: Conservation intern Hannah Bull on far right) A Rocha's Brooksdale Environmental Centre plays host to three terms of interns each year. These young people (usually aged 18 - 40'ish) get hands-on training in both [...]
Faces of A Rocha: Sandra Dumitras (Farm to Families Coordinator)
Sandra Dumitras is a woman you want to know. She is uncommonly hospitable, with a warm smile and a cheeky wit. Over the past five years she has become an invaluable part of the A [...]