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
New Protection for Surrey Streams
The Brooksdale Conservation Team is celebrating a decision by the City of Surrey’s Council that will better protect streams within Surrey. Equipped with years of data and first-hand knowledge of the Little Campbell River Watershed, A [...]
Surrey Schools Discover Brooksdale
Imagine walking under a forest canopy when all you’ve known in your short 12 years of life is a concrete city landscape. Many of the school children visiting Brooksdale these days are having just this [...]
Livestock Comings and Goings
All good things must come to an end. The little flock of Suffolk sheep have been somewhat of a fixture of the Brooksdale landscape for a long time. So it is with a twinge of [...]