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
Welcoming Newcomer Families to the Farm
Our Farm to Families program is making an impact! We have had some wonderful visits from Umoja Operation Compassion Society and Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Society participants this summer. Many of the families are newcomers to [...]
Life as an Intern
Conservation Intern, Sarah Woodfield, reflects on her A Rocha internship. I’m from New Zealand where winter is in the middle of the year, and we have summer at Christmas time. Since I’m not much into [...]
Chirps and Quirks – Lessons from Swallows
Conservation Science Intern, Caitlin Russel reflects on her swallow monitoring project. "If I was a bird, I would be a swallow," was the enthusiastic reply of an A Rocha staff member after I monotonously outlined my [...]





