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
The best ‘thank you’ I’ve ever said
By Christie Goode, VP Advancement There are moments in life when it is a privilege to hear certain words. There are other moments when it is a privilege to speak certain words. [...]
Grounded in Good Soil
A reflection from our Internship Program Apprentice, Patrice Engel My journey with A Rocha began last year when I arrived to intern in the agriculture program at the Brooksdale Environmental Centre. And, I [...]
Introducing Our New Conservation Scientist
We are delighted to introduce a new member of A Rocha’s Conservation Science team, Laura Newberry. Laura started as our new Conservation Biologist based out of Brooksdale Environmental Centre at the end of September 2017. Local [...]





