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
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 [...]
Why Does A Rocha do Species Monitoring?
An Interview with Christy Juteau We recently sat down with Christy Juteau, A Rocha's National Science Director to pick her brain about species monitoring and why it's such a high priority for A Rocha. Here's [...]
Fond Farewells to Fine Feathered Folks!
It is with gratitude and sadness that we bid farewell to some wonderful Brooksdale team members. We will miss Tim Friesen's dry wit and thoughtful tending of the various A Rocha flocks. We will miss [...]