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
Katharine Hayhoe Talks Climate with Leo and Obama
A Rocha friend Katharine Hayhoe was named as one of Time Magazine's One Hundred Most Influential People in 2014. Her top-quality work in climate science and her deep commitment to her Christian faith have given her many unique [...]
New National Conservation Science Director for A Rocha Canada
A Rocha recently added a new, high-level role to our conservation science team – a national conservation science director who will oversee all A Rocha’s science initiatives across Canada. While the role is new, the [...]
A Tribute to A Rocha Volunteers
Conservation To those of you who volunteer for our science and conservation projects, thank you. Many of you have heard about Surrey’s ongoing Local Area Planning for the 600-acre zone around our Brooksdale Environmental [...]





