A place of restoration, inspiration, and preparation
The A Rocha BC Centre (previously the “Brooksdale Environmental Centre”) is a place of transformation. The flagship project of A Rocha Canada, it is one of the most dynamic Christian environmental centres in North America. This 27-acre property is a living lab comprised of forests, a threatened river system, organic gardens, and heritage houses. The unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land makes the A Rocha BC Centre 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 Tatalu Conservation Residents and volunteers to join in our work.
The A Rocha BC Centre is grateful to work within the TATALU (Little Campbell River) Watershed on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish people: including Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Stó:lō and W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations.
The Barn Restoration Project
At A Rocha Canada, we envision a world where communities flourish alongside nature. For over 20 years, our BC Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC, has inspired thousands to care deeply about the earth and others through practical immersion experiences in nature for people of all ages. Whether its growing food, studying threatened species, planting trees or attending a retreat or workshop; when people are equipped to steward the earth and work together both people and places are transformed.
Transforming People and Places
The latest news on our projects
Be A Good Barn Swallow Host
Be A Good Barn Swallow Host By Michelle Jackson, Conservation Research Biologist Spring is around the corner, at least here in BC. Resident birds are testing their voices in preparation for the breeding [...]
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 [...]
A Fond Farewell to A Rocha Farmers
A Fond Farewell to A Rocha Farmers The A Rocha Brooksdale community has been graced by extraordinary farmers over the last many years. Two of these extraordinary folk are moving on from A [...]







