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
A Transformative Journey: Renewing Hope and Finding Rest
An Intern Reflection by Philip Hurrell What can I say about my time with A Rocha? It’s been fundamentally transformative – in more ways than I could have anticipated or describe in a short [...]
Re-Kindling Imaginations
Steve Bell and Malcolm Guite Serenade a Packed Heritage Barn Written by Shai Kroeker, Environmental Educator The shower-peppered day of July 21 could not dampen the enthusiastic spirits of everyone at A Rocha as [...]
The Importance of Investing in Place: Intern Reflection
An Intern Reflection by Erin Wiberg I was once convinced that nothing could beat the rolling prairies and mountainous landscapes of Alberta, and I never imagined myself leaving home. However, my plans changed (as [...]





