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 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 [...]
Birds of a Feather in Conservation
Audubon's Warbler. Photo by Rebekah Verbeek. Birds of a Feather in Conservation Why do we conduct bird surveys or contribute data on our feathered friends? We conduct bird surveys or contribute data [...]
Bugs and Birds: Exploring Ecosystem Links
If you have visited A Rocha’s Brooksdale Centre, you might be familiar with the swirl of acrobatic activity that takes place by the barn in spring and summer (evidence of that activity is generously scattered [...]